Custom sizes and shapes
Choose from our existing cutter range or ask us about a custom size for your application.
UK thermal transfer label supplier
Thermal Transfer Labels
Plain or custom printed thermal transfer labels supplied on rolls for barcode printing, batch coding, expiry dates, product information and variable data. We welcome short and long runs and can help specify the right size, material, adhesive and ribbon for your application.
✓ Plain or printed
✓ Short or long runs
✓ Hand or machine application
✓ Fast UK service
Not sure what you need? Send us your printer model, label size and application and our team can help.
Made to suit your application
Size, material, adhesive, print and roll format
Plain or printed
Made to your requirements
Ribbon printable
For changing information
Flexible quantities
Small to high-volume runs
UK support
Advice before you order
What are thermal transfer labels?
Roll labels designed for durable thermal transfer printing
Thermal transfer labels are designed to be printed using a thermal transfer printer and ribbon. Heat from the printer head transfers ink from the ribbon onto the label surface, producing clear, durable text, barcodes and other information.
Go2Products supplies both plain thermal transfer labels and custom printed thermal transfer labels. We can pre-print logos, colours, instructions or fixed product information, then leave an area ready for you to add changing data such as batch numbers, expiry dates, barcodes or product codes.
Labels can be supplied for hand application or machine application, and we can help with materials, adhesives, roll direction and ribbon compatibility.
Built around your job
More than just a standard white roll label
We can tailor the label construction and print around your printer, product, surface and environment.
Plain or custom printed
Order blank labels for overprinting, or add your branding and fixed information before delivery.
Material and adhesive choice
We can help match the label material and adhesive to the product surface and conditions of use.
Variable and sequential data
Batch numbers, dates, serials, barcodes and other changing information can be included where required.
Finishes and premium options
Depending on the specification, options can include varnishes, laminates and metallic effects.
Hand or machine application
We can supply roll formats suitable for manual use or automatic and semi-automatic labelling systems.
Custom printed thermal transfer labels
Pre-print the branding, then add changing information later
Thermal transfer labels do not need to be plain. We can print your logo, colours, instructions, product information or other fixed content while leaving space for later thermal transfer printing.
Barcodes
Batch numbers
Expiry dates
Product codes
Ingredients
Variable data
Discuss a printed label requirement
Applications
Thermal transfer labels for business, manufacturing and distribution
Suitable materials and adhesives can be specified for a wide range of commercial and industrial uses.
Food and beverage
Dates, batch information, product identification, barcodes and changing product data.
Warehousing and logistics
Barcode, pallet, stock, carton and distribution labels for scanning and identification.
Manufacturing
Production, component, traceability and identification labels for operational use.
Chemical and industrial
Material and adhesive options can be selected for more demanding products and environments.
Retail and ecommerce
Product coding, inventory, packaging and fulfilment labels for everyday business use.
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Thermal transfer ribbons
Match your labels with the right ribbon
Thermal transfer printing requires a compatible ribbon. The right ribbon depends on the printer, label material and durability required. We supply wax, wax-resin, resin, near-edge and coloured ribbons for desktop, industrial, coding and print-and-apply systems.
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Getting started
Four simple steps to the right thermal transfer label
Tell us what you need
Send the label size, quantity, printer model, application and whether you need plain or printed labels.
We help specify it
We can advise on material, adhesive, roll format and ribbon compatibility.
Quote and samples
We provide pricing and, where appropriate, samples so you can assess the material first.
Production
Once agreed, your labels are produced to the approved specification and supplied ready for use.
Online products coming later
Request pricing
Looking to buy thermal transfer labels online?
We are expanding our online roll label range. For now, tell us the size, quantity and printer you use and we will quote the correct thermal transfer label specification for your job.
Frequently asked questions
Thermal transfer label FAQs
What are thermal transfer labels?+
Thermal transfer labels are labels designed to be printed using a thermal transfer printer and ribbon. Heat from the printhead transfers ink from the ribbon onto the label surface.
Do thermal transfer labels require a ribbon?+
Yes. Thermal transfer labels require a compatible ribbon. The correct ribbon depends on the printer, label material and the durability required.
Can thermal transfer labels be supplied plain or printed?+
Yes. We can supply plain labels ready for your own overprinting, or custom printed labels with branding and fixed information plus space for variable thermal transfer printing.
Can the labels be applied by hand or machine?+
Yes. Thermal transfer roll labels can be specified for hand application or for automatic and semi-automatic label application equipment.
What can I print onto thermal transfer labels?+
Common uses include barcodes, batch numbers, expiry dates, use-by dates, product codes, ingredients, nutritional information, serial numbers and other variable data.
Do thermal transfer labels fade?+
Thermal transfer printing is generally selected where greater print durability is required than direct thermal. Actual performance depends on the ribbon, label material and conditions of use.
What ribbon do I need for my thermal transfer labels?+
The correct ribbon depends on the printer, label material and required resistance. Wax, wax-resin and resin ribbons suit different applications, and our team can help you match the ribbon to the label.
Can you make custom sizes and shapes?+
Yes. We have a large range of existing cutters and can discuss custom sizes and shapes where required.
Need a thermal transfer label quote?
Tell us the size, quantity and what you are labelling.
Our team can help with the label material, adhesive, roll format, print and ribbon specification.