Because a protective overlaminate is applied to the whole label at the time of printing, the 24mm taped width can be wrapped around CAT5E and even thicker CAT6A network cables and still protect the text.
When printed and applied, the label appears the same as a standard black on white label. If, however, the label is removed, a checkerboard pattern is left to ensure the label cannot be reapplied once peeled, and to show that the label has been tampered with.
This non-adhesive tape is made of a similar material that is wound in the tape cassette as a flat tube. When printed on, the tube is opened up and passed over a cable or terminating connector. On heating with a heat gun, the tube shrinks to half its original width, and so grips the cable.
