E-commerce fulfillment
Parcel labels for marketplaces, stores and carrier handoff.
Confirm: printer, carrier format, scan workflow, label count and carton or mailer surface
Review shipping labels
B2B category and selection guide
Compare Thermal Label Types, Sizes & Supply Routes
Use this category guide to choose a shipping, barcode, blank, custom-printed or linerless route before opening the application or exact-size page.
Roll and fanfoldDirect thermal and transferStock and custom sizesPrivate-label packing
6 routes
Distinct product families
6 sizes
Popular stock formats
4 inputs
Core qualification path
B2B
Bulk and OEM review
Quick quote brief
Send three facts to start
- 01
Product
Name the product or share a current sample.
- 02
Specification
Add the size, material, printer, or use case.
- 03
Order
Give the quantity and delivery country.
Label routes
Choose the application route before the exact size
Use this overview to separate shipping, barcode, blank, product-packaging, custom-printed and linerless needs. Each child page then owns its narrower workflow or specification.
Stock and custom supply
Shipping Labels
Roll and fanfold labels for parcel, courier, marketplace, 3PL and warehouse shipping workflows.
Confirm printer model, 4x6 or other format, core or fanfold stack, label count and carton surface.
Browse shipping labels
Stock range
Blank Thermal Labels
Unprinted roll and fanfold labels selected by printer, size, surface and environment.
Browse blank labels
Packaging application
Product & Packaging Labels
Labels selected for retail products, branded packaging, container surfaces and manufacturing workflows.
Review packaging labelsCustom program
Custom Printed Labels
Pre-printed logos, fields, warnings, codes and multilingual content with repeat artwork control.
Review custom printing
Printer-specific
Barcode and FNSKU Labels
High-contrast SKU, FNSKU, UPC, EAN, QR and 2D-code label programs.
Browse barcode labels
Specialty format
Linerless Labels
Continuous direct-thermal media supplied without a release liner for compatible equipment.
Browse linerless labels
Specification route
Popular Stock Sizes
Compare six frequently requested inch formats before opening the individual specification page.
Compare stock sizesPopular specifications
Open a size page only when the dimensions are known
The size page confirms the exact construction. Application pages remain responsible for shipping, barcode and packaging workflow decisions across multiple formats.
GlobalMost Popular
4" x 6" Shipping
Parcel and carrier shipping
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2" x 1" Barcode
SKU, FNSKU and small barcodes
View specificationGlobal
3" x 2" Product
Product and inventory labels
View specificationGlobal
4" x 3" Square
Carton and square-format labels
View specificationGlobal
2" x 4" Address
Address and routing labels
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1" x 1" Mini
Compact item identification
View specificationApplication routes
Match the label route to the real workflow
Start with the printer, surface and operating condition, then move to the application page that owns the shipping, scanning, packaging or traceability task.
3PL and warehouses
Roll or fanfold supply for high-volume receiving, picking and dispatch.
Confirm: printer fleet, scan distance, change frequency, pallet labels and replenishment plan
Plan a warehouse program
Food and cold chain
Labels reviewed for food packaging, moisture, grease, condensation and low temperature.
Confirm: actual container, application temperature, service temperature, dwell and removal behavior
Review blank label options
Pharmacy and healthcare
Short- or longer-term identification selected from the real print and handling workflow.
Confirm: printer, substrate, retention period, abrasion, code size and required evidence scope
Discuss a healthcare program
Industrial traceability
Thermal-transfer constructions for assets, components and demanding handling conditions.
Confirm: ribbon, face stock, surface, abrasion, chemicals, temperature and required service life
Review an industrial label
Cross-border packaging
Custom labels and private-label packing aligned with destination and channel requirements.
Confirm: artwork versions, language, document scope, carton marks, destination and repeat-order control
Plan a custom programFour-step selection
Build one label specification that can be tested and reordered
Confirm equipment and dimensions before selecting the surface, material and adhesive route used for sample approval and repeat supply.
- 01
Printer
Identify the exact desktop, industrial, scale or linerless-ready device.
- Model and DPI
- Direct thermal or ribbon
- Core and maximum OD
- Gap, mark, cutter and feed
- 02
Size
Define the finished label and roll or fanfold construction.
- Width and height
- Gap or pitch
- Labels per roll or stack
- Winding and feed direction
- 03
Surface and environment
Test the real package, temperature and handling conditions.
- Paper, film, plastic or metal
- Application temperature
- Moisture, grease and abrasion
- Dwell and removal expectation
- 04
Material and adhesive
Select the construction only after the first three inputs are known.
- Paper or film face stock
- Permanent or removable route
- Thermal sensitivity or ribbon
- Evidence and document scope
Qualification and evidence
Approve the printer, application and document scope
A reliable label program records the equipment, material, adhesive, print result, application test, artwork, packing and acceptance criteria. A general product name is not enough evidence for compatibility or compliance.
Printer test
Feed, sensing, cutting, print density and roll construction in the intended device.
Barcode test
Contrast, quiet zone, code size, die-cut position and scan result in the real workflow.
Application test
Surface, preparation, temperature, dwell, bond and removal behavior.
Material evidence
Exact material code, document issuer, subject, date, destination and evidence scope.
BPA-free, BPS-free, phenol-free, FSC, REACH, food-contact and other statements are separate scopes. Confirm the selected material and applicable document before publishing or approving a claim.
Sourcing FAQ
Answers before the specification review
Use these answers to prepare the printer, application and order information needed for a useful quotation.
01What is the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer labels?
Direct thermal media forms an image through a heat-sensitive coating and does not use a ribbon. Thermal transfer uses a ribbon and can support longer-life or more demanding applications when the face stock, ribbon and environment are correctly matched.
02Which thermal labels are normally used for parcel shipping?
4 x 6 inch roll or fanfold labels are common, but the correct construction still depends on the printer, core or stack, label count, carrier format, carton or mailer surface and warehouse conditions.
03How do I confirm whether a label fits my printer?
Send the exact printer model, DPI, print method, label width and height, gap or mark, core, maximum roll diameter, winding and feed direction. A printer test is the best approval basis for a new construction.
04How should I choose an adhesive?
Identify the real surface, surface energy, application temperature, service temperature, moisture, grease, dwell time and removal expectation. Test the proposed adhesive on the actual package before a bulk order when failure carries operational risk.
05Can chemical, forestry or regulatory documents be provided?
The required evidence can be reviewed after the exact material and destination are known. Confirm the statement, document subject, issuer, date and evidence scope for the selected order material rather than relying on a general catalog claim.
06When is fanfold supply useful?
Fanfold can reduce roll changes in some high-volume desktop workflows. Confirm the sheet size, gap, perforation, stack count, fold direction, printer feed path and carton protection before approval.
07Can labels and cartons use private-label artwork?
Private-label programs can include roll labels, bags, cartons and pallet marks after the product specification, artwork versions, pack quantity, destination labels and repeat-order controls are defined.
08How are minimum order and production timing confirmed?
They depend on the material, size, print coverage, number of artwork versions, packing, quantity and destination. Send the complete requirement and requested delivery window for an order-specific review.
B2B thermal label review
Send the inputs that determine the right label
Send your product, size, quantity and destination through the contact page or WhatsApp.
Related product programs
Continue with a defined product route.