101.6 x 101.6 mm thermal labels offer a square format ideal for pallet, product and warehouse identification. Available in direct thermal grades — Eco (BPA-free) or Top-coated (produced without bisphenol chemistry) and thermal transfer materials, they provide a durable, high-clarity option for industrial and logistics use.
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 | 101.6 x 101.6 mm (4 x 4″) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Square (equal width and height) |
| 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): mobile / belt 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-free. DT Top-coated grades are produced without bisphenol chemistry, so they are BPA-, BPS-, and phenol-free. If you need phenol-free media, choose Top-coated DT (data sheets available on request).
A: Yes — 101.6 × 101.6 mm (4×4″) labels are compatible with most desktop and industrial thermal printers, including Zebra, TSC, Citizen and Toshiba models. Choose the correct core: 25 mm / 38 mm for desktop, or 76 mm for industrial printers.
A: Direct thermal paper isn’t waterproof. For outdoor or long-term use, select Thermal Transfer synthetics such as polypropylene or polyester, printed with a wax-resin or resin ribbon for maximum durability.
A: Use Freezer-grade permanent for chilled or frozen goods, and Removable for short-term applications like reusable trays or totes.
Compatibility: Freezer is available with Top-coated DT and TT Paper; Removable is not offered with TT Polyester or Tamper-evident materials.
A: Yes — we manufacture many related formats, including 100 × 100 mm, 101.6 × 76.2 mm (4×3″) and 101.6 × 152.4 mm (4×6″). We can also produce custom sizes to your exact specification.
A: Tell us about your printer, environment and application in the enquiry form — we’ll recommend the most suitable print method, material and adhesive combination.
