Shipping labels are printed with important information, which your chosen courier can understand the origins and destination of your package.

Without clear shipping labels, your customers’ orders could be lost or mishandled, creating a bad customer experience, damaging brand loyalty, and ultimately losing sales.

What is a shipping label?

Shipping labels are a type of identification label that helps describe and specify what’s inside a package. Shipping labels differ depending on the carrier you use, but they all consist of things like addresses, names, weight, and a tracking barcode.

What do shipping labels look like?

The size in the UK is normally 4” x 6” or 100mm x 150mm and they are also known as courier labels

Courier labels when printed are like an identification label. Because that helps describe and specify what’s inside a package and the destination. Courier labels differ depending on the carrier you use, but they all consist of things like addresses, names, weight, and a tracking barcode. The standard size for a UK courier label is 6” x “4 or 150mm x 100mm. Courier labels are also known as shipping labels

We have a huge selection of printable address labels all designed to stay put on your parcels and packages. Because you are posting letters, small packets, mailing bags, padded envelopes and large boxes, we can supply a label designed to fit.

How to print address labels?

Either using a laser printer try our stock A4 laser label sheets or stand alone printer, Brother, Zebra and Datamax are popular printers. We can supply your labels for these printers

Dispatch labels range in size from a 6” x 4” detailed pallet labels to a smaller simple address label. Logistics label requirements are all basically the same, the labels need to be cost effective, suitable for their application, clear, legible and quick to apply.

Dispatch labels are compatible with many E-commerce platforms such as Amazon, EBay and Magenta software

The thermal transfer labels supplied measure 6 x 4 inch and offer a cost effective solution for office & industrial applications.

Our Zebra thermal compatible labels are compatible to Zebra Z-Perform 1000D direct thermal labels are market leading labels for use in direct thermal printers. Our 6” x 4” are a direct thermal uncoated paper label with a permanent acrylic adhesive on the back supplied at trade prices.

Royal Mail offers an easy and secure way to send using a printed label.

Click & drop Royal Mail label service uses either an A4 integrated label or a4 laser labels found here

• A4 Integrated label & despatch note template
• A4 laser label & despatch note template – with the option to have
• 1 labels per page
• 2 labels per page
• 4 labels per page

We can help supply labels for printing of Mailmark 4 state barcode (Code & text box ). 2D barcodes is a system from Royal Mail for packets as it provides a delivery confirmation. If you are looking to improve your inventory and tracking system. Use 2D or 3D barcodes as they use the same basic principle as a linear barcode, 3D barcodes hold more information.

A QR code is a type of two-dimensional (2D) barcode, read using a QR barcode reader or camera-enabled smartphone with QR reader software. A QR code is able to carry information in both the vertical and the horizontal direction, which is why it is called a 2D barcode.

We can print on a vast range of adhesive label material from paper labels to plastic labels. A static or variable bar code data, barcode EAN-13, bar code 128, barcode 39, ISBN and QR codes.

Digital or flexo printed on various adhesive materials our increased production speed and reliability means digital high quality printing can be done within 3-5 working days from proceed able artwork.

We are very competitively priced? Our speed of production means we can deliver cost savings and lead times.

Our strict quality control measures ensures that we scan your printed barcodes throughout production before they leave our secure premises to ensure every barcode we produced is verified

Alternative to bar code labels is a Data Matrix Code label, arranged in a square shape, it consists of black printed block in a two-dimensional (2D) code. As more data is encoded in the symbol, the number of blocks (rows and columns) increases. An entire Data Matrix symbol can store up to 2,335 alphanumeric characters. The alphanumeric data of Data Matrix codes identifies details of the component on which it is placed, including manufacturer ID, part number and a unique serial number.

A QR Code label is another type of 2D code that consists of black blocks arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded can be made up of any kind of data such as binary or alphanumeric.

Freezer labels are either plain or printed as they are mainly used in the food industry. These labels can go down to -40 Degrees needed for when products are frozen stored for a period of time. Paper freezer labels or tear proof freezer labels are the most common materials, supplied as labels on roll and printed with barcodes.

If you require stock freezer laser labels, click here

Hot foil label printing is a great way to achieve a metallic label or sticker at a great price. Chose from an extensive metallic label foil range. Colours include gold, silver, rose gold, copper, red, orange and purple. Labels can be colour digitally printed and finished off with a luxury look hot foil machine to give that metallic print look.

Our hot foil productions enables us to offer specialist security labels, like void labels and tamper proof labels.

We are a specialist tamper evident security label supplier

We are a leading supplier of colour digital labels on a roll. Quick lead times and fast next day delivery service ensures your labels are manufactured using the latest digital presses. As we invest in the latest technology our printed digital labels are the highest quality in the market place.

• Primera’s new CX1200e DigitalColor Label Press
• Domino N610i
• Xeikon 3000 & Xeikon CX Range, Xeikon 6000 & 8000
• SurePress L-6534VW UV digital inkjet label
• Truepress Jet L350UV+LM

Known also as direct thermal labels, these labels are normally paper labels, printed using industrial thermal printers. Direct thermal labels do not need a ribbon so are a quick cost effective way of printing bar code, shipping and courier labels. Normally sold as two grades, economy or top coated labels, the difference being top coated in theory should preserve the print head of the thermal printer, using a top grade dust free label paper and the quality of the bar code under an eye glass is slightly better. Top coated labels distribute the heat from a direct thermal printer better than standard direct thermal economy label, however the industry tends to use economy direct thermal material.

For our stock direct thermal labels on a roll, visit here

Thermal labels unlike direct thermal labels require a printer ribbon to print onto the label, as a paper label isn’t coated at source of manufacture, with the cost of ribbon and the time to change a ribbon in a thermal printer, this application is best suited for high end barcode quality or special labelling. Materials like polyethylene labels (PE labels) or polypropylene labels (PP labels) are suitable for clear labels, long term or outdoor use, the material can be a tear resistant label, water resistant label perfect if you require a scratch resistance label also.

Thermal transfer labels are less expensive than direct thermal labels. However as direct thermal labels are printed using the heat element in a transfer printer, thermal transfer labels require a printer ribbon.

The benefits of usisng a printer ribbons is the iamge printed is opf a high quality and is scratch resistant. Prefect for long term storage and where the information printed on the label needs to be more durable.

• Matt White Paper– thermal transfer paper labels with a matt finish, ideal for labelling of packaging boxes and pallets.
• Semi Gloss Paper – thermal transfer paper labels with a medium gloss finish, ideal for general promotional and quality product labelling applications.
• Polyester – Polyester (PE) films are suited to high quality long lasting applications requiring resistance to heat, water, oil and chemicals. Ideal for asset and serial labels, cosmetics, appliances, electrical equipment.
• Polyethylene- Polyethylene (PE) films are resistant to water, oil and chemicals. Ideal for labelling test tubes, vials, chemical drums and products with a highly curved surface.
• Polypropylene– Polypropylene (PP) films are resistant to water, oil and chemicals. Ideal as a long term solution to labelling packaging materials, patient and laboratory samples.

Zebra labels are are brand name of Zebra Technologies, specialist in hardware applications like desk top thermal printers and industrial direct thermal printers. They also provide media which is printed using their labelling machines, those being zebra labels on a roll or Zebra ribbons. We sell hardware machines through our Zebra Partners and offer labels and ribbons as Zebra compatibles which offer an excellent cost effective alternative.

Z-Select paper is a Zebra branded thermal transfer top-coated smooth face paper label with a permanent adhesive (Formerly Trans Matte 2000). Ideal for high-speed printing applications including labelling of packaging materials. Permanent acrylic based adhesive.

Polye Synthetic Gloss white coated polyethylene label with general purpose acrylic-based permanent, tear and water resistant label

Z Perform Paper Labels is a Zebra branded thermal transfer uncoated paper label with a permanent acrylic based adhesive (Formerly Z-Trans 5P). Ideal for labelling of packaging materials

Label Tags A top coated matte paper tag, direct thermal normally 110 to 190 micron in thickness

Synthetic Labels or Synthetic Tags Polypropylene tag that provides good resistance to scratching, smearing and some harsh chemicals. Normally a matte face finish. Suitable for outdoor labelling. Polyester tag that offers good resistance to moderate and harsh chemicals, normally a gloss face finish. Suitable for outdoor labelling. Zebra printer models 105SL+ 110-Xi4 140-Xi4 170-Xi4 220-Xi4 RT-220 RT-230 ZT-220 ZT-230 ZT-410 ZT-420 ZT-510 ZT-610 ZT-620

Zebra Ribbons

Wax Ribbons – 1600 Economy ribbon, 2300 standard ribbon, 2100 High performance

Used for most print applications on paper labels, little exposure to abrasion

Wax/Resin Ribbons – 3400 High performance ribbon, 3300 high performance ribbon, 3200 premium ribbon

Used for synthetic materials or paper, good resistance to abrasion

Resin Ribbons – 4800 performance ribbon, 5095 high performance ribbon, 5100 premium ribbon

Used for synthetic materials, paper and tags, excellent resistance to abrasion, some types of chemicals, high temperatures and harsh outdoor environments

We can supply a huge range of paper, tear proof labels suitable for your application, printed using a Datamax printer.

These are the Datamax printers our labels can be printed with

DataMax  Intermec  Honeywell   C4  All “E” models  PC-23  PC-23  PC-4 PC-41  PC-42  PC-43  PF-8D  PF-8T

We can supply a huge range of ribbons with various sizes, printed using a Datamax printer.

Datamax ribbon codes: IQWAX wax Ribbons , IQMID wax/resin Ribbons, IQRES Resin ribbon,

These are the Datamax printers ribbons can be used can be printed with

DataMax  Intermec  Honeywell   C4  All “E” models  PC-23  PC-23  PC-4 PC-41  PC-42  PC-43  PF-8D  PF-8T

Our tamper evident security labels which are also known as Void labels, void stickers, asset labels, IT security labels and custom security labels use an easy tear design, clear usually transparent label material with strong adhesives. When applied and removed, fine security slits designed in the security label become evident when the label is removed or tampered with. Those broken fragments shows that the label has been removed and it is impossible to re-apply the label back to its original state, once removed a “VOID” message or “chequered” pattern is shown.

Pharmaceuticals using anti tampering labels can identify if the packaging has been opened or altered since manufacture, this solution is also viable for high value goods through the postal network.

For asset tracking, identification and data-driven applications, traditional Data Matrix Codes are generally the best choice versus a QR code. A Data Matrix Code can store large amounts of data for encoding, making them appropriate for a wide variety of applications given they are normally small in size

Tamper evident labels can also be manufactured using other security labelling methods like Hot foil, stock or custom, bespoke holographic images, numbered barcodes, security die cut face slits on various paper or tear resistant adhesive labels.

Polyethylene labels (PE labels) or polypropylene labels (PP labels) along with a brand called Tyvek labels are materials that are extremely difficult to tear. Used for applications that require a long term hard wearing labelling solution. Ideal for outside applications as these tear proof labels are waterproof labels as well, printed either at the point of manufacture or using a wax resin ribbon through a thermal transfer printer. Popular thermal transfer printers are Zebra or Datamax

Tamper Evident Asset Labels

Destructible tamper void labels with instant visibility of an attempt to remove. Embedded with an additional hologram for extra security protection.

Holographic Labels also know and called hologram security labels

For plain not printed integrated labels, with just a peel out label in a A4 sheet  visit here

For the lowest cost plain non printed integrated labels visit here

Integrated labels which require a custom size and position of label which is not a stock item. Integrated labels which require litho printing either on face or reverse “returns” visit here