Hybrid heat transfer label assemblies

An assembly comprising:

• a polymer carrier layer;
• a non-digitally printed protective layer;
• a digitally printed layer disposed with the non-digitally printed protective layer between the digitally printed layer and the polymer carrier layer;
• and
• a non-digitally printed second layer disposed with the digitally printed layer between the non-digitally printed protective layer and the non-digitally printed second layer, wherein the non-digitally printed protective layer, the digitally printed layer, and the non-digitally printed second layer form a label that is configured to separate from the polymer carrier layer and adhere to an article upon application of heat to the polymer carrier layer.