38 × 25 mm thermal labels are a compact format widely used for barcodes, pricing and product identification. Available in direct thermal (BPA/BPS-free) and thermal transfer materials with a choice of adhesives for retail, manufacturing and logistics.
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 | 38 × 25 mm (1½ × 1″) |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Landscape (wider than high) |
| Cores (ID) | 25 / 38 / 76 mm · 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 printers and belt units |
Not sure whether to choose Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer? See our guides to Direct Thermal labels and Thermal Transfer labels — or contact us for guidance.
A: Yes — our Direct Thermal Eco grade is BPA/BPS-free, and Top-coated Direct Thermal is both BPA/BPS-free and phenol-free. If you need full phenol-free compliance, choose Top-coated DT.
A: In most cases, yes. 38 × 25 mm labels are compatible with the majority of desktop thermal printers such as Zebra GK / ZD series, TSC, Citizen and Toshiba. They can also be supplied on 19 mm cores for portable devices and 76 mm cores for industrial printers.
A: Yes — this size is widely used for barcodes, SKU labels and small product IDs. For long-term durability or outdoor use, choose Thermal Transfer polypropylene or polyester with a wax-resin or resin ribbon.
A: Choose removable adhesive for temporary labelling (bins, trays, shelves) and freezer-grade permanent for chilled or frozen environments.
Note: Freezer-grade is available on Top-coated DT and TT Paper; removable is not available on TT Polyester or tamper-evident stocks.
A: Yes — we also manufacture 38.1 × 25.4 mm, 40 × 30 mm and 50.8 × 25.4 mm labels, as well as custom sizes to your exact specification.
A: Of course — tell us about your printer, the surface being labelled and the environment, and we’ll recommend the most appropriate material, adhesive and print method for your application.
