What is the Application - What does application mean??

This entry has two definitions Definition 1 The intended end use of a label when referring to a label's intended application this may include the specific type of material that a label will need to bond with successfully the environmental conditions in which the label will be applied and stored and how long the label must remain firmly in place Definition 2 Application is also used to refer to the process of placing a label onto its intended substrate in other words the process of labelling an item by sticking a self adhesive label onto that item

Glossary

Abrasion Resistance - What is abrasion resistance?

Definition of ABRASION RESISTANCE:

A property of materials that describes the resistance of a material to damage caused by friction when that material rubs against another material. The friction generated when two surfaces rub together can cause abrasion, which can take the form of scratches, scuffs, cuts, or a simple gradual wearing away of the surface of either (or both) of the materials involved.

In labelling, the materials used to make labels will be chosen for or treated to improve their abrasion resistance, including the face material, any coatings that are applied, and the ink or toner used to print the labels. Materials with high abrasion resistance are less likely to be damaged by the manufacturing and printing processes, or during their intended application; labels made with these materials will be durable and well suited to long term applications, even if their application involves contact with other surfaces or regular handling. This means that the information printed on these labels remains with the labelled item and, more importantly, the information remains legible throughout the application.

A wooden table is sanded down using sandpaper. Sandpaper is a highly abrasive material, while woods have different levels of abrasion resistance.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term abrasion resistance:
Label Planet (2018) What is abrasion resistance? | Abrasion Resistance Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/abrasion-resistance/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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