1. Smooth, non-porous surface
Glass does not absorb ink, making it difficult for standard markers to adhere. This often leads to smudging, fading, or complete ink failure, especially in fast-paced or high-precision environments.
2. Temporary vs. permanent marking needs
In sectors like automotive, laboratories, and gastronomy, some markings must be easily removable after a process step, while others must be permanent and resistant to abrasion, chemicals, or heat.
3. Visibility on transparent or reflective surfaces
Clear or tinted glass requires high-opacity, high-contrast ink to ensure legibility. Standard markers often lack the coverage needed for reliable visibility under various lighting conditions.
4. Environmental and handling conditions
From industrial production lines to busy kitchens and labs, glass surfaces are exposed to humidity, temperature changes, frequent handling, and cleaning agents - all of which can compromise the durability of markings.
edding 751 paint marker
Ideal for: Highly opaque and permanent labelling on dark or coloured glass surfaces
Features: Quick-drying, weatherproof, extremely lightfast and wear-resistant, high quality aluminum barrel
Benefits: Heat-resistant up to 400 °C, the colours yellow, orange, brown, violet, pink, light blue, white and silver remain visible at up to 1000 °C
edding 2000C permanent marker
Ideal for: The premium allrounder for marking and labelling light or transparent glass surfaces
Features: Waterproof, wear-resistant, refillable and lightfast
Benefits: Durable aluminium barrel made from 100% post-consumer recycled aluminium (PCR)
edding 8015F laboratory marker
Ideal for: Extra fine-lined precise marking and labelling on smooth and transparent surfaces, e.g. slides, reaction vessels, petri and laboratory dishes
Features: Waterproof, highly wear-resistant, lightfast, smudge proof, quick-drying, defies temperatures ranging from -183 °C to +500 °C, removable from glass with acetone, ethanol, isopropanol and methyl ethyl ketone.
Benefits: Recommended by Clariant, one of the world's leading specialty chemical companies
edding 4090 chalk marker
Ideal for: Extra broad opaque and brilliant non-permanent marks on most glass surfaces e.g. in restaurants, bars or in the glass or automotive industry
Features: Lightfast, Opaque, Luminous, neutral smell. Chisel nib size of 4-15 mm.
Benefits: The water-based liquid chalk can be wiped off with a damp cloth
edding 95 glass marker
Ideal for: Opaque and brilliant non-permanent marks on most glass surfaces
Features: Easily dry-wipeable without residue, highly opaque and brilliant ink. Round nib size of 1.5-3 mm.
Benefits: Ready to use, no need to activate it beforehand
edding 4095 chalk marker
Ideal for: Bright and opaque non-permanent marks on most glass surfaces e.g. in restaurants, bars or in the glass or automotive industry
Features: Lightfast, Opaque, Luminous, neutral smell. Round nib size of 2-3 mm.
Benefits: The water-based liquid chalk can be wiped off with a damp cloth
Marking on glass may seem simple, but in professional environments, it demands precision, durability, and clarity. edding’s range of specialised markers ensures your markings stay sharp and legible, helping you maintain efficiency and accuracy across every task.