Object Labels

Considerations include choice of labeling material(s), attachment to the specimen(s), and durability and long-term stability. Solutions range the gamut including:

ink/resin applications
use of paper labels with or without pressure sensitive adhesive labels
sewn twill tape
glued Japanese tissue papers
use of labeled sleeves or bags
color coded systems
magnets

Durable Specimen Labels, Julio Gisbert, Rosa García-Perea and Fernando Palacios
Polyester Film Sleeves for Protection of Fragile or Damaged Specimen Labels, Catharine A. Hawks and Stephen L. Williams
Storage System for Deteriorating Fluid Specimen Labels, Carla Kishinami