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Smead Compatible
Smead ETS Color Coded Year Labels - SYPK Series, 2026, Green, 1/2" x 1", 250/Pack
Smead Compatible
Smead ETS Color Coded Year Labels - SYPK Series, 2027, Gray, 1/2" x 1", 250/Pack
Barkley Compatible
Barkley Year Labels - BAYM Series, 2026, Lavender, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
PMA Compatible
Holographic Year Labels, 2029 (PMA Compatible), 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll, 10 Colors
PMA Compatible
Holographic Year Labels, 2026 (PMA Compatible), 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll, 10 Colors
Smead Compatible
Smead ETS Color Coded Year Labels - SYPK Series, 2028, Red, 1/2" x 1", 250/Pack
Colwell Compatible
Colwell Compatible Year Labels - COYM Series, 2026, Coral, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
PMA Compatible
Holographic Year Labels, 2027 (PMA Compatible), 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll, 10 Colors
Control-O-Fax
Control-O-Fax Year Labels - CFYM Series, 2025, Aqua, 3/4 x 1-1/2, 500/Roll
Safeguard Compatible
Safeguard Year Labels – SGYM-Series, 2020–2029, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
Smead Compatible
Smead ETS Color Coded Year Labels - SYPK Series, 2029, Black, 1/2" x 1", 250/Pack
Col'R'Tab
Col'R'Tab Year Labels - 11700 Series, 2026, Dark Green, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 1000/Roll
TAB Products
TAB Products Year Labels - 92000 Series, 2026, Blue, 3/4 x 1-1/2, 500/Roll
Digi-Color
Digi-Color Year Labels - DGYM Series, 2024, Green, 3/4 x 1-1/2, 500/Roll
Col'R'Tab
Col'R'Tab Year Labels - 51700 Series, 2026, Dark Green, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
Smead Compatible
Smead ETS Color Coded Year Labels - SYPK Series, 2025, Brown, 1/2" x 1", 250/Pack
Traco Compatible
Traco Year Labels, 2020–2029, 3/4" x 1-1/2", Assorted Colors, 500/Roll
Ames Compatible
Ames Year Labels - AAYM Series, 2026, Yellow, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
Barkley Compatible
Barkley Year Labels - BAYM Series, 2028, Gray, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
Smead Compatible
Smead ETS Color Coded Year Labels - SYPK Series, 2024, Orange, 1/2" x 1", 250/Pack
Tabbies
Tabbies Year Labels - 70200 Series, 2026, Light Green, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 500/Roll
Col'R'Tab
Col'R'Tab Year Labels - 81700 Series, 2025, Gold, 3/4" x 1-1/2", 250/Pack
Year Labels for File Folders and Color-Coded Filing Systems
Shop year labels for file folders used in medical, legal, financial, government, and office filing systems. Color-coded year stickers make active files, backfiles, retention dates, and future-year records easier to identify at a glance.
Choose labels by year, manufacturer system, size, finish, and package format. Current 2026 labels, past years, and future-year options are available across many popular filing systems, with selections supplied in rolls, sheets, strips, and ringbooks.
Compare Types of Year Labels
Match the label to the available folder-tab space and the visual standard already used in your filing system. Size, color sequence, finish, and typography can vary between manufacturers.
| Year Label Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Small Year Labels | Compact folder tabs and charts with limited application space; commonly around 1/2" high |
| Standard Year Labels | General color-coded filing systems; commonly around 3/4" high |
| Large Year Labels | High-visibility records and busy filing environments; commonly around 1" high |
| Polylaminated Labels | Frequently handled folders needing a glossy, tear-resistant protective surface |
| Matte Labels | Non-reflective applications and filing systems where glare should be minimized |
| Holographic Year Labels | Highly visible year identification and specialty filing applications |
| Fluorescent Year Labels | Bright, fast-recognition filing systems and priority records |
| Roll, Sheet and Ringbook Formats | Hand application, dispensers, organized backfile storage, and high-volume labeling |
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Choose the Right Size, Finish and Format
Confirm the Label Dimensions
Measure the available folder-tab area and compare it with the exact product dimensions. A label described as small, standard, or large may not have identical measurements across brands.
Match the Existing Color-Coding System
Do not select a year label by the printed year alone. Manufacturers may assign different colors, borders, type styles, and layouts to the same year. Match the manufacturer and series whenever adding labels to an established system.
Select the Appropriate Finish
Polylaminated labels provide a protective glossy surface for frequent handling. Matte labels reduce glare and may be preferable when files are scanned under bright lighting. Verify whether a specific label is intended for handwriting or barcode overlays before applying additional information.
Choose the Package Format
Rolls work well with label dispensers and repetitive application. Sheets and strips are convenient for smaller projects, while ringbook-compatible formats help organize multiple years for backfile work.
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Shop Year Labels by Filing System
Advanced Filing Concepts carries year labels for many widely used filing systems. Use the manufacturer name and series printed on your existing package whenever possible.
Popular Filing Systems
Additional Compatible Systems
- Medical Arts Press
- Ames
- Tabbies
- Sav-Tyme
- Traco and additional systems
“Compatible” means the label is designed to coordinate with a particular filing system; it does not mean every label from different manufacturers is visually interchangeable.
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Why Buy Year Labels from Advanced Filing Concepts?
- System matching: Shop labels for Smead, Barkley, TAB, Colwell, Jeter, Ames, and other filing systems.
- Past and future years: Find backfile labels, the current year, and upcoming-year options where available.
- Multiple constructions: Compare matte, polylaminated, fluorescent, holographic, roll, sheet, and ringbook products.
- Fast fulfillment: Many in-stock year-label orders ship the same or next business day.
- Product-matching help: Our team can compare manufacturer numbers, dimensions, colors, and package formats.
What to confirm before ordering year labels
- The exact printed year required
- Manufacturer and label series
- Label height and width
- Background, character, and border colors
- Matte, laminated, fluorescent, or holographic finish
- Roll, sheet, strip, or ringbook format
- Labels per roll, sheet, package, or box
- Available folder-tab application space
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Helpful Year Label Categories
- Shop Holographic Year Labels
- Shop Fluorescent Year Labels
- Shop Smead Year Labels
- Shop Barkley Year Labels
- Shop TAB Products Year Labels
- Shop Col'R'Tab Year Labels
- Shop Jeter Year Labels
- Shop Ames Year Labels
Year-label colors, dimensions, finishes, quantities, and compatibility vary by manufacturer and series. Verify the individual product specifications before adding labels to an established color-coding system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Year Labels
Year labels make it easy to organize and identify files by date. They're ideal for archiving, file rotation, purging, and quick reference across industries like healthcare, legal, and education.
Most likely, yes. We carry styles compatible with Smead, Tab, Colwell, Barkley, Medical Arts Press, and other major filing systems. If you're unsure, we’re happy to help match it.
Yes—we offer a full range of years, including past years for backfile conversions and upcoming years like 2026 and beyond for advance planning.
Depending on the style, year labels are mostly sold in rolls of 500, sheeted packs, or ringbook-style strips. The format is clearly listed on each product page.
Yes. Most styles use bold black numbers on vibrant color backgrounds that change each year—making file identification fast and accurate.
Absolutely. We stock thousands of labels and most orders ship the same or next business day from our U.S. warehouse.
Yes. All of our year labels are proudly made in the USA using durable, high-quality materials built to withstand daily use in professional environments.
