Direct thermal or thermal transfer for the freezer?
- Direct thermal freezer labels: quickest and cheapest; fine for products that are frozen, shipped and used within months. Popular sizes: 100 x 150mm, 100 x 100mm and 100 x 50mm.
- Thermal transfer freezer labels: printed through a ribbon, so the print resists moisture, rubbing and long storage. Pair with a wax/resin ribbon for the best smudge resistance.
Tips for labels that stay on
- Apply before freezing where you can. Every adhesive bonds best to a dry surface at room temperature.
- Wipe off frost and condensation. Ice on the pack stops any adhesive from bonding.
- Press firmly. Smooth the label from the centre out to remove air pockets.
- Match the core to your printer. Desktop printers take 25mm cores; industrial printers take 76mm.