The data about the location of the latent print or shoe print, the case number, date and your initials can be written on the back of the lifters using a regular ballpoint pen. The black rubber-gelatin lifters are white on the back for writing purposes.

Lifted shoe prints (dust marks) may slowly fade in time. For very weak prints this may be noticeable after storing for a few days. This will depend on temperature. The lower the temperature, the slower the fading. This, however, should not be a concern, since lifted shoe prints can easily be photographed after removing the cover sheet. Oblique lighting will show details not visible before photographing.

Rubber-gelatin lifters are available in three colors and two sizes: 5.2" x 7.2" and 5.2" x 14.4". The larger size can be used for footprints or footwear impressions in dust. The smaller size can be used for palm prints or cut into smaller sizes for one or more fingerprint lifts.