Whether you’re labelling boxes in a busy warehouse, specimens in a cryogenic lab or PCBs through a solder-reflow oven, the right thermal-transfer combination delivers. With virtually limitless ribbon-to-substrate combinations, thermal transfer labels deliver precision, durability and versatility across every environment.
Ready to start a conversation about your labels? Contact us to discuss your requirements, or read on to learn more about our thermal transfer labels.
Whether you need blank stock for maximum flexibility, colour-coded labels for process control, or a mix of fixed and variable artwork, our thermal transfer labels have you covered. Choose the style that best fits your workflow:
Plain White stock gives you total flexibility—ideal for printing barcodes, batch numbers and other variable data on demand. It’s the most economical option and delivers the highest contrast for scanners.
Colour-Washed (sometimes called flood-coated) labels feature a solid colour background—often used in industrial settings to denote days of manufacture, production processes, or shipping destinations. Pick from a rainbow of distinct shades to streamline your workflow and improve visual sorting on the line.
Part-Printed labels strike the ideal balance—your logo, safety icons, or regulatory art are pre-printed at the factory, and you still have blank zones on the sheet for on-the-fly variable data like barcodes or expiry dates.
Our standard substrates—paper, polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET)—cover the vast majority of label applications, offering economical, high-contrast printing for everyday needs. When requirements go beyond the ordinary—such as extreme temperatures, chemical exposure or tamper resistance—our speciality films are engineered to excel.
Standard Substrates:
Speciality Substrates:
For environments that push labels to their limits, our speciality materials are engineered for extremes—temperature, chemicals and security—including:
Contact us to help select the ideal material construction—face stock, adhesive and liner—for your specific needs.
Choosing the right adhesive is crucial for reliable performance. We offer a variety of options to ensure your labels stay put in any environment.
Adhesive Options:
Not sure which adhesive is best? Our team can guide you.
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See all InsightsDirect thermal prints without a ribbon and is best for short-life labels. Thermal transfer uses a ribbon to create more durable prints on paper and films—ideal when you need longevity, chemical resistance or extreme temperature performance.
Wax on paper for cost-effective everyday barcodes; wax/resin for tougher paper or synthetics; resin on polyester or polyimide for maximum resistance to abrasion, chemicals and heat. Always match ribbon to face material for best results.
Paper, polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) handle the vast majority of applications. For specialised needs we offer cryogenic-grade films and high-temperature options.
Paper with a freezer-grade adhesive is the go-to for storage down to –80 °C. It’s reliable and economical. If you need extra tear/moisture resistance, we can match polypropylene or other films with freezer adhesives for specific use cases.
A cryogenic-grade polyester face with a compatible cryo adhesive is recommended for liquid nitrogen or vapour-phase storage. Pair with a resin ribbon for maximum print permanence.
Polyimide (often used on PCBs) with a suitable resin ribbon withstands reflow processes up to about 260 °C.
Yes—plain white for on-demand data; colour-washed (flood-coated) for colour-coding; and part-printed with logos or marks while leaving space for variable data.
Permanent, removable and freezer-grade (to –80 °C) as standard, plus specials for low-surface-energy plastics, rough surfaces, medical and repositionable uses.
We supply common roll/core sizes and orientations for leading thermal transfer printers (e.g. Zebra, TSC, SATO, Citizen). Tell us your model, core size and wound direction—we’ll match the spec.
Still have questions? Contact us for tailored advice or samples.
