I will be labeling things with these that will be outside in the elements for 2-3 months at a time. Do you think these will hold up to the elements? If not, do you know of another brand/type that would? Thanks.
1037125
They are heavy paper and cotton strings, so if you live in a desert, it should be OK. If you expect them to get rained upon, I don't think they will work. You may need some kind of plastic tag, like from a label-maker.
154589
They seem a LITTLE tougher than the store ones, or at least some of them. But I would not count on using them for more than a couple of seasons. Pat of the issue is that plastic breaks down in sunlight. Well if you raise plants in them ..unless you sre doing mushrooms, there is light.
395232
Probably not for any length of time-they would probably peel up pretty easily if u hit the edge- not sure how weather proof they are out in the elements. They are vinyl based but probably would do better inside on a wall
2262308
No, they are not. Avery does make labels that are water resistant (not waterproof) so keep searching! :)
1633044
I used them in Cvaults. Typically they last a few months. It also depends on how dry or wet the material is. Another factor is how often the container is opened.
807272
They are well made; however, they only last me about a year before losing their stretchiness. We do not have the extreme heat, but do use them in rain, etc. a couple times a week. Ours are always outside in the elements.
584871
Absolutely!! I've had them for almost 2 yrs now and they are completely exposed to the elements. So far, no complaints. They have kept color after two major winter storms and steamy hot summers.
875120
yes - in fact i'm thinking of buying some new ones - I have used them for about 3 yrs and they're getting kind of dirty inside and i'm sure if i wash them - all the labeling will come off. Figure for the price, they've lasted a long time.
1337382
I live in the Pacific NW, so I don't use them in that way - due to possible mildew. But, if they were allowed to dry out in between loads, they might hold up fairly well. They're pretty sturdy. My dog tried to eat one of them and it stood up to the Newfoundland test.
324484
I would think so; they are a thin vinyl & stick pretty good to the wall. I don't know how they would hold up outside to the elements.
800277
In my experience, they don't last long enough to be able to determine if they're truly waterproof or not. I think they're SUPPOSED to be waterproof, but mine stopped working within a few weeks of my putting them up. Apparently, there's SOMETHING outside that they're not "-proof" to. Good luck!
161229
Sorry. ;) I'm keeping them outside, and i've used about half of them, and they still seem OK. Maybe just put them in a cool, dry place?
1456351
They aren't weather proof. They are labeled weather resistant. My two are outside but under cover out if the rain.
527023
I have used them outside for about three months now, but they are not exposed to the sun constantly, nor are they in a dusty or dirty area that would interfere with the velcro hooks and loops. I would be wary of any black plastic in the sun, and no matter what the material it's made of, if you can't glom up your velcro with any kind of debris, it ain't gonna "velcro" any more. Good LucK.
691908
I think it would depend on location and surface... I actually bought them to hang Christmas lights on the porch, and they held for a little over a month, but then just started filling off. Don't know if it was because of freezing temps, or not a completely smooth surface - or a combination of both...
1012426
I got mine in September so it hasn't been too hot. They seem pretty well made and they will stick very well to whatever you put them on so I wouldn't advise you to stick them in the car. I am very pleased with these tags. Just wish I had more places to use them. Use NFC task launcher to write to them, it is super easy to use.
145121
If you are adhering them to a very clean, flat surface, they should hold up okay. My concern, as you said, is if they get wet. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in them if they DO get wet as they're not really made for that. You could always use epoxy or a small screw to adhere them to the surface and that would likely rectify the issue of them potentially getting wet. Check your local home depot or lowe's, they probably have something better for your application than this.