Direct Thermal Labels in Stock
March 25, 2026
Thermal labels are used with direct thermal printers. This means no ink is needed to print the labels, the machines use heat to imprint the information on. This makes thermal labels a cost-effective way to print labels and removes the possibility of ink being smudged and the label being unreadable.
They are mainly used for deliveries, logistics and barcodes and are quick and easy to use, providing clear labelling for shipping providers. With increased growth in ecommerce sites such as Ebay, Esty and Vinted, these labels are the perfect fit.
Royal Mail will now be charging £4.69 per roll for self-adhesive thermal labels, which were free. The free label scheme supported many business account holders, especially smaller business owners. The scheme encouraged businesses to use approved label formats to reduce any wastage. It also standardised the postage process and made it hassle free from business to consumer.
Although Royal Mail has not publicly detailed all the reasons behind the decision, rising operational costs and supply chain pressures may be contributing factors.
Businesses will need to increase their budgets on postal supplies. While the cost per label is low, this can become a high added cost for varying sizes of companies which may lead to increased prices for customers.
Internal processes should not need to be massively impacted as the label sizes and printers are still the go to option when printing delivery labels.
Our new labels, LAB985, fit the standard Royal Mail size of 102x152mm (4x6inches) with 475 labels on a roll. They are made from FSC® certified (mix) pulp and are suitable for Zebra and most direct thermal printers.
We provide next day delivery, large stock availability and competitive prices.
