From digital to physical — how to apply autheIDs to your products. Every autheID is unique, so your printer must support variable data: each unit gets its own code, not all units sharing one.
File formats at a glance
Which method is right for me?
What are you printing on?
When the label wears off, the authentication chain breaks. These methods last.
Why this matters: If the autheID is damaged, faded, or removed, verification becomes impossible. For collectibles, stickers alone are not enough. Use permanent or tamper-evident methods.
Recommendations by item type
| Item | Use | If unavailable |
|---|---|---|
| Jewelry (metal) | Laser engraving | NFC in packaging |
| Watches | Laser engraving (case back) | NFC card in box |
| Sneakers & Fashion | NFC sewn label | QR on hang tag |
| Art & Paintings | NFC behind frame | QR on certificate |
| Ceramic & Pottery | Laser marking | NFC in packaging |
| Trading Cards | Tamper-evident holographic | — |
| Wine & Spirits | NFC on cap/closure | QR on label |
| Sculptures | Laser engraving | NFC in base |
| Sealed Collectibles | Tamper-evident seal | NFC inside package |
Label printers, inkjet, UV, garment, and sublimation — for runs from 1 to a few thousand.
Laser engraving, production lines, and specialty methods for durability and scale.
Next step
Before full production, always export a small test batch in your chosen format and run it through your printer.
autheID sticker is a code-only label on HERMA or custom stock. Full product label adds brand, QR, barcode, icons, compliance marks on a single sticker.
Prices and availability verified April 2026. Contact vendors directly for current specs. authe is not affiliated with any manufacturer.