In every decade since their invention, dry transfer decals have gained popularity and usefulness. In one of the latest developments, they're becoming widely used for museum and art gallery wall labels. Museum professionals and gallerists using them for the first time are amazed by the convenience. It's as easy as designing them on your computer, sending them away for production, and rubbing them onto the desired spot in a single step. What could be better (and easier)? The cost is reasonable for the quality of the final product. It's also remarkable that the application is as quick as rubbing them on.

It all began with industrial designers, the earliest adopters of transfer decals. Some premium and small-batch product makers were also on board in the beginning. As the years have passed, more applications have become commonplace. The end of Letraset lettering also caused an increase in dry transfer decal orders. But unlike Letraset, when you rub on letters one at a time, the decals come complete and ready to go. Because they are produced from the files you supply, you can depend on a perfect finished product without anxiety. It's better than many of the alternatives.

Their existence predates the internet, so rub-on decals are a medium that has survived the digital revolution and continues to thrive. When you need to add lettering or graphic details to a physical object, there is no better way. They are perfect for small and medium size applications and require no special preparation or skill. The only requirement is a smooth, clean surface. They work as well on flat walls as on curved product prototypes. The application surface can be a wall, wood, metal, glass, or plastic, and it makes no difference in how they work. It gives you the needed flexibility for all projects.

If you've worked with water-slide decals or stick-on vinyl lettering, it's an entirely different ballgame with dry transfers. You don't have the visible carrier media of water slides and don't struggle with air bubbles like vinyl. There's also no adhesive or water required. The decals arrive backed with adhesive and are ready to use. It's a revelation for anyone who has struggled with the alternatives. The high-quality appearance of transfers also helps explain their enduring popularity. Anyone who uses them once becomes a fan. Automatic client loyalty continues its success.