Direct Thermal Labels

From shipping to barcoding, our direct thermal labels deliver performance you can count on — manufactured by us and backed by great pricing and quick lead times.

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Direct Thermal Labels - Product Offering

0.75 inch core direct thermal labels with mobile printer setup

.75" Core

Designed for mobile printers, our 0.75" core labels with gap or sensor mark ideal for mobile printers for labeling on the go.

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1 inch core direct thermal labels with desktop printer and roll

1" Core

1" core direct thermal labels are made for compact desktop printers and available in custom and stock sizes / colors.

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3 inch core direct thermal labels with large roll

3" Core

Designed for industrial printers, our 3" core direct thermal labels are ready to ship in a selection of stocked sizes and colors.

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Fanfold

Fanfold labels work in desktop and industrial printers, offering increased efficiency and versatility.

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Direct Thermal Labels: Our Manufacturing Capabilities

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Materials

We offer direct thermal labels in a variety of substrates including paper and polypropylene, with top-coated options available for added durability. We make it easy to find the right material for your application.

Adhesives

As a manufacturer, we can tailor adhesives to fit your needs. Our in-house hot melt adhesives are available in general-purpose, freezer-grade, and removable options. Need something specific? We can source specialty adhesives too.

Sizes

We offer over 200 stock sizes, ready to ship—but if you need something different, we can custom-make nearly any label shape or size to fit your application.

Best Selling In-Stock Direct Thermal Label Products

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Why Choose Buckeye?

We're a trusted U.S. label manufacturer offering factory-direct prices and same-day shipping. From warehouses to packaging lines, we make it easy to get the labels you need — fast, affordable, and reliable.

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What Are Direct Thermal Labels?

Direct thermal labels use a heat-sensitive coating that darkens when passed under a heated printhead, creating text or barcodes without the need for a thermal ribbon.

These labels are compatible with a wide range of printers, including mobile, desktop, and industrial models—making them suitable for everything from handheld printers on the warehouse floor to high-speed systems in distribution centers. Popular printer brands that support direct thermal labels include Zebra, SATO, TSC, Honeywell, and Datamax.

We offer direct thermal labels in multiple core sizes to fit your printer— 0.75” for mobile, 1” for desktop, and 3” for industrial models. Fanfold labels are also available and work in both desktop and industrial printers.