When you need lettering or a logo for indoor use in a small or medium size, custom dry transfers are the answer. They're an affordable, fast, simple way to create text or signage. Transfer decals are confirmed favorites for museum exhibit labels, logos and lettering on product prototypes, and many other similar uses, including signage. If you have not become familiar with them, you may have seen them in use and not realized. It's common for people to see rub-down transfers and assume they are painted on. It works the same for wall signage and product prototypes. The prototypes quickly achieve a final product appearance.

So how are they made? Dry transfers are made from lacquer ink with adhesive backing. Today, they're produced from digital files that you create. The ability to produce specific color matches is another significant advantage. Given the high standards for corporate signage and brand identity, color means everything. Knowing you can have any shade makes the decision to use custom transfer decals even easier. Quick turnarounds are possible, with 24 to 48 hours being typical. Because you apply them in a single rub-on step with no extra adhesive required, decals go on instantly upon arrival to you.

Not many methods straddle the analog and digital eras, but custom transfers are the exception. They're a product that is as useful and relevant today as they were 25 years ago – and that's saying something significant in their favor. Also, standards for everything today are increasing; you need a look and quality that measures up. When you're working up corporate signage to meet exacting visual standards, you won't be disappointed by custom transfers. The same goes for lettering, logos, and detailing on prototypes. Decals appear crisp and clear, working on any smooth, clean surface.

It's also a fact that custom dry transfers are often used in high-end applications. Examples include custom-made and small-batch products. Hobbyists, taking a cue from industrial designers, use them on models of many types. It's the same with automotive restorers who use rub-on decals for the dashboard and under-the-hood restorations. You can order metallic and foil versions if you prefer. They're just as easy to use as black, white, or any other color. The reproduction and readability are notably precise, which is why museums and galleries use transfer decals for wall labels. They're quick and look great.