I want to use these industrial Sharpies to write on plastic plant labels in the greenhouse and wonder if the sun will fade them. Regular Sharpies fade
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This is the most permanent of the sharpie markers, so I doubt that it would fade.
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I got these for the same purpose. They were suggested the Aroid-l list and so far they have done great. Much better than a regular Sharpie. Happy growing and survive this cold winter wherever you may be.Betsy
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Hello, I used the Sharpie Industrial marker to label an outdoor plastic trash can. So far, after three months outdoors, it has not faded.Go0d luck! 1409clay
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I would think so, the ink is meant to resist higher temperatures, I don't see how that would keep it from fading over time though.
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We used these to write on glass pie plates (that we then use in the oven). Temperature alone isn't fading the marks. Maybe put a coat of sunscreen on the labels?
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These Industrial Sharpies are very good. I have used them for writing on plastic plant labels as well as in an analytical lab which may have exposure to water and some solvents.
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I got these for the same purpose. They were suggested the Aroid-l list and so far they have done great. Much better than a regular Sharpie. Happy growing and survive this cold winter wherever you may be. Betsy
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I used these on plastic plant labels in my garden this year. Unfortunately, the ink eventually faded into illegibility. The ink was good for about three months, but after that it started to gradually fade. In fairness, where I live the growing season is long (almost 9 months frost-free) and the sun is intense. These markers might be adequate in some other climates.
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I used a "waterproof" Sharpie, but after winter here in Washington State, the writing was gone. I then printed out plant info on plain paper and attached the paper to the metal with clear packing tape. So far this has worked fine, although I may have to redo some labels after this coming winter.
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Yes they will mark on plastic but you will need to give a few seconds to dry before touching and then there will be no smudging!
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I did once accidentally run them through my inkjet, and the ink smeared badly. Only use them in a laser. However, you can mark on them with a Sharpie if you are just looking for a weatherproof label and don't have a laser.
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I've used my P-Touch for over 2 years for binder labels, address label, you name it.No fading or peeling. Labels left in the direct sun will fade in 4-5 days.
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It probably will eventually, even though they are marked as permanent. Art or fabric markers won't wash out and will leave only pigment.
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I would think that depending on (a) how much sun exposure there is and (b) rain, etc. it would make sense to apply this either annually or semi- annually. I would think that fading would be a good clue to watch for.
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Mine have not faded too much. I have a set in the sun and one in the shade and the full sun chain is a little faded, but I am in South Texas so that is expected. Any bright colors will fade with sun unless the coating has a UV inhibitor added to the coating.
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We use this on gourds that have pen drawings on them. I don't believe it has any real UV protection so protecting from sunlight will still be important. The colors have stayed true for 1.5 years.
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I use it outdoor it is polyester no paper so water proof , make sure the surface is clean and flat , glass work best however I use on plastic , painted metal and wood as well, clean the surface with little alcohol to remove stain and fat and it should hold on as well , my location is in shadow so not sure how long the text will last in full sun
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They may not last as long as something a little heavier. They may also discolor in the sun. We used them indoors under Poinsettias, they worked great.
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Hi, I think they would but I think it would be lighter than say sharpies since these are metallic. Metallic pens in my experience are a bit softer/ translucent and therefore, may be harder to read. Good luck!
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In my opinion, no. They are also thermal-print labels; exposure to heat, such as in a hot car on a summer's day, will cause them to blacken. The ones I have used are not glossy.
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No, these will fade even in indirect light. I bought these and still have them, just ok. When i needed more furniture I spent the extra money and bought Sunbrella, that stuff is amazing.
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The instructions say that there will be fading if the product is placed in an area where there is direct sunlight and will eventually need to be removed. So fad I haven't had any problems and it has been there for quite a while. Our window sees about 8 hours of direct sunlight a day during the summer months.
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I have some labels in my shop that have been in use for more than five years. Letter colors remain dark black and legible, however some of the plastic background tapes may "yellow" over time if exposed to sunlight.
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I have some in an urn indoors that is 6 plus months old and still green. The moss on the porch with filtered sun is beginning to fade slightly.