Abstract: A hybrid heat transfer label assembly and method for producing the label assembly are provided. The label assembly includes a carrier layer, a non-digitally printed protective layer disposed above the carrier layer, a digitally printed layer disposed above the non-digitally printed protective layer, and a non-digitally printed layer disposed above the digitally printed layer. The non-digitally printed protective layer, the digitally printed layer, and the non-digitally printed layer form a label that is configured to separate from the carrier layer and adhere to an article upon application of heat to the carrier layer.

Abstract: A release sheet for transferring a graphic onto an associated object includes a carrier film formed from a flexible polymeric material having melting point greater than about 150° C., a release layer disposed on the carrier film that is applied to the film in a solvent solution non-degradating to the carrier film, a transfer layer disposed on the release layer that is applied to the release layer in a solution non-degradating to the release layer and a graphic disposed on the transfer layer in a form that is non-degradating to the transfer layer. The release sheet containing the graphic is formulated for application to an associated object that is cured or vulcanized at an elevated temperature and humidity, such that the graphic transfers to the object during vulcanization or curing and the carrier film and release layer are removable from the object following vulcanization or curing.