Label and digital passport: the role of inkjet printing

4/14/2026

Discover how inkjet digital printing enables QR codes and variable data to be added directly onto labels. Read the news!

In the world of industrial manufacturing, labels are no longer just an aesthetic or informational detail: they become a true digital passport, providing instant access to a product’s entire lifecycle information.

Thanks to digital inkjet printing, every label can integrate QR codes, unique identifiers, and variable data, transforming it into a powerful, reliable tool to track, communicate, and enhance the final product.

Digital inkjet printing: precision and flexibility for labels

Digital inkjet printing delivers high-quality results while maintaining outstanding production flexibility.

Compared to traditional techniques, this technology makes it possible to:

  • Customize every single label
  • Reduce production times
  • Print variable data quickly and accurately
  • Easily adapt to small and medium print runs

The use of water-based inks [external link] also ensures a more sustainable process, in line with evolving market demands.

Smart labels: the link to the digital passport

Thanks to inkjet printing, labels can integrate elements such as:

  • QR code
  • Unique identifiers
  • Dynamic and updatable information

These tools make it possible to connect the product to its digital passport, providing access to data such as origin and material composition, manufacturing processes, usage and disposal instructions, as well as information on product sustainability.

Inkjet printing is therefore an evolution that enhances information transparency  and strengthens the relationship between the company and the consumer.

The role of label fabrics for inkjet printing

The full potential of digital inkjet printing depends on the quality of the substrate it is printed on. Label fabrics must ensure:

  • Excellent print quality
  • Detail definition
  • Long-term material stability 
  • Compatibility with inkjet technologies

Nastrificio di Cassano label fabrics, the result of over 60 years of experience and research, deliver exactly this balance between textile material and printing technology, ensuring excellent final results in terms of both aesthetics and functionality.

Choosing our fabrics means ensuring high-quality labels that enhance your product and communicate every detail with precision.

Discover more about our label solutions and innovations on our blog!

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Label and digital passport: the role of inkjet printing