Abstract: A xerographically printable label comprises a layer of sheet material, e.g. paper or polyvinyl chloride film, having a printable upper surface and an adhesive-coated lower surface, and a release liner removably adhering to the lower surface of the layer of sheet material. The release liner comprises a first layer of paper having a release coating on its upper surface and a water-impermeable adhesive on its lower surface, and a layer of textured paper bonded to the first layer by the water-impermeable adhesive. The first paper layer is thus protected from substantial moisture gain or loss, on one side by the release liner, and the other side by the water-impermeable adhesive.