50 x 50 mm thermal labels offer a compact square format ideal for product barcodes, pricing and inventory control. Available in direct thermal (BPA/BPS-free) and thermal transfer materials, they’re perfect for retail, warehouse and logistics environments.
Choose a common setup or build your own below. Each configuration can be tailored to labels/roll, roll OD, adhesive and presentation.
Direct Thermal
Paper · Permanent
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Direct Thermal
Paper · Permanent
25.4 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Direct Thermal
Paper · Removable
25.4 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Direct Thermal
Paper · Freezer-grade
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Paper · Permanent
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Paper · Permanent
25.4 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Synthetic (PP/PE) · Resin ribbon
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Tamper-evident stock · Permanent
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Select the print method then add material, adhesive core size and sensing — then send it straight to the enquiry form.
Choose Direct Thermal (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer (uses ribbon; more durable).
Choose the label material appropriate for your application.
Choose the adhesive appropriate for your material and application.
Choose the roll core to suit your printer.
Choose how your printer detects each label.
Choose a print method to begin…
Enquire now| Label size | 50 x 50 mm (2 x 2″) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Cores (ID) | 25 / 38 / 76 mm (standard) · 19 / 44 mm on request |
| Sensing | Gap (die-cut) or Black-mark |
| Typical printers |
Desktop (25 / 38 mm): Zebra GK / ZD series, TSC, Citizen, Toshiba Industrial (76 mm): Zebra ZT series & equivalents Portable (19 mm): compact hand-held or mobile units |
Unsure whether to choose Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer? See our guides to Direct Thermal labels and Thermal Transfer labels — or ask us; we’re happy to help.
A: DT Eco is BPA/BPS-free. DT Top-coated is BPA/BPS-free and phenol-free. If you specifically require phenol-free media, choose Top-coated DT (data sheets available on request).
A: Yes — 50 x 50 mm labels work with most desktop and industrial printers, including Zebra GK420D / ZD421, TSC, Citizen and Toshiba models. Choose 25 / 38 mm cores for desktop or 76 mm cores for industrial setups.
A: Direct Thermal paper is not waterproof. For outdoor or long-term use, select Thermal Transfer synthetics such as polypropylene or polyester with a wax-resin or resin ribbon.
A: Choose Freezer-grade permanent for cold storage and Removable for temporary or repositionable applications.
Compatibility: Freezer is offered with Top-coated DT and TT Paper; Removable is not available with TT Polyester or Tamper-evident materials.
A: Yes — we manufacture similar formats including 52 × 38 mm, 60 × 40 mm and 50.8 × 25.4 mm. We can also produce custom sizes to order.
A: Tell us about your printer, environment and application in the enquiry form — we’ll recommend the most suitable print method, material and adhesive for your use case.
