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How do I print a roll of labels?
Inventory, stock management, material identification, marketing tools... Professional labels can be indispensable in any sector of activity. That’s why label rolls allow you to print your personalised labels in large quantities. Two methods are available to you, printing by a professional or printing by yourself. Why choose roll labels ? Rol...
How do I print and apply laboratory labels?
What are the properties of a laboratory label? Laboratory labels must meet certain requirements in order to comply with the technical and sanitary conditions specific to the medical environment. The purpose of these properties is to avoid any risk of chemical incident or error, as the consequences could be serious. These are the different pro...
NEW: UV printing on our synthetic labels
Ultraviolet technology is becoming more and more widespread. Our new security papers all contain UV ink that is invisible to the naked eye. And for good reason, it’s an elegant security that’s difficult to replicate. But papers are not the only products that can have this security. Since the end of October 2021, SBE Direct also offers the option...
How is RFID used in the fashion industry?
The leading ready-to-wear group, Inditex, made up of 8 brands (Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Uterqüe), has been unexpectedly successful, with a turnover of 21 billion euros at the end of 2020, much better than many market players. Despite the health crisis, which led to the closure of 640 sales outlets, Pabl...
Communication: which print medium to choose?
In addition to digital communication, it is important to consider print media to optimise communication with your target. Posters, flyers, badges, stickers are still widely used in marketing strategies to communicate on events, news, promotions... In this article, we give you some advice on how to make a success of your print communication media...
The added value of custom stickers for companies
Customised stickers are used by many companies to develop their physical communication. This flexible and adhesive advertising medium allows you to promote your brand to customers and partners thanks to their personalisation with your brand image. In this article, we detail the advantages of using this type of support. The promotional sticker...
How to use custom stickers for your marketing?
Would you like to adopt an effective and inexpensive way to integrate your marketing campaign? Then adopt the promotional sticker, fully customisable to increase your brand awareness. This communication medium can have a very good return on investment by bringing you new customers at a very economical cost. Here, we will share with you some mark...
Secure your products in shop with security labels
Tools, smartphones, alcohol, razor blades, jewellery and make-up are the products most coveted by thieves because of their high added value. Theft is a scourge for supermarkets and specialist retailers. It accounts for nearly 80% of "shrinkage", which represents all the goods that go missing, including stock management errors, supplier errors, b...
How to make your company badges successful?
As seen in previous articles, company badges are used to identify people, control access and promote your company. In order for your badges to fulfil these 3 purposes, it is essential to respect some pre-requisites. Here are a few tips on how to make good looking and effective access badges. 1. Choose the material for your badges First of al...
What are the different locks on a safe?
A safe is a piece of furniture used to protect valuables from theft by using materials that are difficult to break into and a secure opening system. The lock of a safe is the central element of a safe, so it is important to choose the one that suits the secure contents and the management you want. There are several types of lock, from the classi...
Why buy a small safe?
The safe allows you to store valuables, money, confidential documents in a company, in a hotel when travelling or even at home without opening a bank safe or making a file. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in sales of small safes. France is one of the pioneers in this field, followed by its European neighbours. For example, s...
How to manage reserved access in hotels, holiday clubs and even restaurants?
<pclass="top-article">Hotels and clubs are places of relaxation and holidays where many guests meet each year. Manage a hotel can quickly become complex due to the many offers. SBE recommends a simple and inexpensive solution: the wristband. How can I use the wristband in meeting places such as hotels? Wristbands are used to identif...
The ISO 7010 standard: unified safety signals on a European scale
In recent years, the term "iso standard" has tended to emerge, particularly in relation to ISO 9001. ISO standards are diverse and varied and cover a wide range of standardised concepts to protect users by conforming manufacturers to strict restrictions on manufacture and use. Due to globalisation, the ISO organisation wishes to standardise and ...
Which bracelet to choose for an event?
Fairs, meetings, seminars, festivals... Whatever the nature of the event, wristbands are a simple, affordable and effective way to communicate about your event and control access more easily. Discover in this article the advantages of our event wristbands available in different materials. What is the purpose of an event wristband? A wristban...
Security: an essential point for the organisation of an event
Organising an event is not an easy task, it is essential to define the retroplanning with the different stages well in advance. Among the different points to anticipate we find security, a mandatory element for the success of an event. In this article, we present you with the different security solutions that comply with legal requirements. Wha...
What is the difference between POS and corporate signage ?
If you pay attention to your surroundings in a shop, you will find many signs and posters, but what are they for? Who decides to put them up? We answer all your questions in this article. What is POS? Point of Sale Advertising, also known as POS, is the term used to describe all the advertising and visual aids that can be found at the poin...
How to avoid fraud with a security label?
The number of business thefts has been on the rise in recent years. It is therefore essential to protect your business assets. Security labels are an effective and inexpensive way to authenticate your equipment and avoid any risk of theft, counterfeiting or fraud. Which security label to choose? There are many labels available to identify y...
What is the difference between a Kensington and Dell security cable?
Before you buy an anti-theft cable, it is important to know if it is compatible with your computer. In this article, we present the 3 types of anti-theft cables, specific to a security slot present on a PC. Features of the Kensington notch cable The Kensington security slot (also called Kensington lock or K-lock) is the most common slot foun...
PC anti-theft cable, how does it work?
The use of PCs and laptops is now commonplace in companies, schools and at business events. It is therefore essential to secure your computer equipment against theft with an anti-theft cable, an effective and inexpensive solution. An anti-theft cable for extra protection of your computer Whatever brand of computer you have, it can be secured...
Safety signs: what you need to know
It is very common to see signs in public spaces as well as in businesses. Safety signs are essential in gathering and public environments. But who decides on business signage in France? And more importantly, how do you know which sign to put up and where? What is corporate signage and what is it used for? Company signage concerns all the...
RFID and textile labels
The textile and clothing industry produces large quantities and needs to ensure the traceability of large stocks. That’s why companies in this market are adopting RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to streamline their operations and improve performance. Find out more about the benefits of this technology in this article. How do RFID textil...
What is the purpose of a company badge?
Companies are optimising the security of their employees, premises and equipment by adopting effective devices such as badges. The badge is increasingly used and in some cases is even mandatory. This PVC access card has 3 main uses, allowing the security of goods and people within the premises. Identification of persons The first use of a ba...
How to create a textile label ?
Do you want to make and sell clothes that comply with the legislation? Then you need to add a textile label, which is mandatory in France, to inform consumers about the composition of the garment and other important information. These textile labels allow you to be more transparent and help people in their purchase. In this article, we give you ...
Why use label software?
At SBE direct, we offer label creation software that allows you to create your own labels quickly and easily. Ideal for inventory management, goods identification, shipping, these software will help you save time and money by internalizing the creation of your labels. In this article, we’ll talk specifically about Nicelabel Designer, known for...
The badge holder, an essential protection for your badges
The identification of people is essential in most companies and essential to attend events (trade shows, conferences, concerts...). Badges are therefore the solution adopted by companies to control the access of their employees and visitors. In order to simplify this process and make it easier to wear the badge, the badge holder is recommended t...
Print your own PVC cards or have them printed?
In recent years, PVC cards have become an indispensable item for securing business premises. Ideal for personal identification and also as a promotional item, PVC cards can be personalised and printed on your premises, saving you time and money. What are the uses of a PVC card? How to personalise your PVC cards? How do you print your PVC c...
Which badge reader should you choose to control access to your premises ?
For several years now, the technologies concerning badge readers and badges have been constantly evolving. The first trend was mainly magnetic stripe readers, but this is a limited method of storing data. Over time, the technologies have improved with RFID badge readers entering the market. Today, adding an access control system to your premise...
How to choose the right ink ribbon for quality labeling?
Choosing to print in-house saves a considerable amount of time and can, in some cases, be an economic gain. Printing labels with variable information within a company is extremely important, especially for barcode labels that need to be readable by scanners and have a long shelf life. But this implies certain risks of misprints caused by many ...
Label rolls: essential consumable for printing with a label printer
After reading the article on "choosing between do-it-yourself or professional label printing", I decided to choose do-it-yourself printing. But that’s not all, you must first choose your label printer, for that I recommend you to read the following two articles: - The 4 questions to ask yourself before buying a barcode label printer - How to...
Professional adhesive labels: print them yourself or have them printed?
Adhesive labels can have many roles in a company: they can help identify a product for inventory and logistics identification, but labels can also have a communicative purpose, to convey a brand image. In any field, labels are a wise choice to inventory or communicate. You have two options: you can print your own custom product labels with the...