PVC Asset Tags in Kenya: Plastic Barcode & QR Tags
Not every asset needs an aluminium tag. Cables, laptop bags, crates, tools, trolleys and loose equipment need an asset tag that is lighter, bendable, easy to attach and cheaper per piece. That is where PVC asset tags come in. Novamark prints custom PVC asset tags in Nairobi with barcodes, QR codes, your logo and sequential asset numbers, and delivers across Kenya. We also tell you honestly when PVC is the wrong choice, so you do not pay for a tag that fails on your equipment.
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Types of PVC Asset Tags We Make
1. PVC Card-Style Hang Tags Rigid, punched tags that attach with a cable tie, key ring or loop. They suit items with no flat surface, such as equipment on racks, bags, hoses, tools and mobile assets. Printed on both sides: QR code on the front, return details on the back.
2. Self-Adhesive PVC Asset Labels Flexible PVC or vinyl labels with an adhesive backing. They wrap around curved surfaces and corners where a rigid tag would lift. Good for laptops, office equipment, instruments and plastic casings. For metal, glass or painted surfaces that need a permanent bond, see our [acetone-activated aluminium asset tags](/aluminium-asset-tags).
3. PVC Cable and Wrap-Around Tags Flag-style tags that wrap around a cable and fold back on themselves, or thread onto a cable tie. Label the cable, not just the device: patch cords, power leads, extension cables and network runs.
4. RFID-Ready PVC Tags PVC is the standard material for RFID cards and tags. We can combine a printed QR code or barcode with an RFID inlay [confirm availability] so you can scan by phone today and move to bulk RFID reading later without re-tagging.
Where PVC Asset Tags Work Best
- IT cables and accessories: label chargers, patch cords, docking stations and peripherals
- Rental and events equipment: sound, lighting, tents, furniture and crates scanned out and back in by crew with a phone
- Tools and PPE: hang tags for toolboxes, drills, helmets and safety gear
- School and university labs: equipment and ICT items tracked per room or term
- Hospitals and clinics: wipeable tags for trolleys, monitors and portable equipment
- Warehouses and stores: bin, rack, pallet and crate identification
- Offices: laptops, bags, projectors, cameras and loaned equipment
What We Print on Your PVC Asset Tags
- QR codes and Code 128 barcodes, scannable with any smartphone
- Sequential asset numbers generated from your Excel list (e.g. CHR-001, CHR-002)
- Your logo and brand colours - "Property of [Company]" and a "if found call" number
- Matte finish on request, so codes scan without glare under lights or sun
- Department, site or year colour bands
Need the Tags Applied and Recorded Too?
We also provide on-site asset tagging and verification services, our team tags your assets, records location, condition and custodian, and gives you a clean asset register.
FAQ: PVC Asset Tags in Kenya
A PVC asset tag is an identification tag made from plastic (polyvinyl chloride) and printed with a unique number, barcode or QR code that links a physical item to its record in your asset register or tracking system.
They resist water and moisture well, so rain, spills and washing are not a problem. For decades of direct outdoor exposure, aluminium is the safer choice.
Strong, constant sunlight fades and embrittles plastic over time. For items kept indoors or in shade, PVC performs well. For permanent outdoor assets, we recommend aluminium.
Yes. A QR code printed with good contrast scans with any smartphone camera. We can supply
matte-finish tags so codes scan cleanly under shop lights and in sunlight.
Yes. Send your asset list or numbering range and we print each tag with its own QR code
and number, ready to apply.
Yes. We can add an RFID inlay, so tags scan by phone now and by RFID reader later.
[3-5] working days after you approve the proof, and delivery within Nairobi is available.