Roll labels: custom printed labels on a roll
Custom labels printed on a roll for products, packaging and production lines. You choose the size, shape, material, core and winding; we print the run and ship the rolls to the UK.
How ordering works
- Send us your artwork, a photo of the pack or just your idea.
- We advise on material and size, then you sign off a proof.
- We print your labels on a roll and deliver across Europe.
Materials and finishes
- Matt, gloss, textured or kraft paper
- White or clear polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE)
- Varnish, laminate, hot foil
- Permanent, removable or freezer adhesive
- 25, 40 or 76 mm cores, any unwind direction
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Printed labels on a roll, made to your specification
Roll labels are the format manufacturers, food producers, breweries and warehouses use when they apply hundreds or thousands of labels a day. They come off a dispenser or a labelling machine one by one, without the waste of A4 sheets. We print large runs for industrial and trade customers. We do not print short runs of single stickers.
| You choose | Options |
|---|---|
| Size and shape | Rectangle, square, round, oval or a custom shape |
| Material | Matt or gloss paper, kraft, white or clear polypropylene (PP), Silvermat silver PP, polyester (PET) |
| Security | VOID and hologram security labels |
| Security | VOID and hologram security labels |
| Core | 25 mm, 40 mm or 76 mm |
| Winding | Outside or inside wound, and the label direction your machine needs |
| Finish | Varnish or laminate; removable adhesive on request |
| Data | Sequential numbers or barcodes on each label |
Not sure which core or winding direction your applicator takes? The core size and winding guide shows how to check.
Which material for which product?
- Paper for dry goods, boxes and shelf products.
- Product and packaging labels: see product labels.
- Product and packaging labels: see product labels.
- White PP for anything that gets wet, cold or handled: drinks, cosmetics, cleaning products, chilled food. See waterproof labels.
- Clear PP for the no-label look on glass and clear bottles: clear labels.
- Silvermat for a metallic look on technical products and rating plates.
Printing your own labels?
Need plain rolls to print yourself? Our thermal labels come in 53 sizes on a 40 mm core. We also make thermal transfer labels, blank polypropylene labels and coloured labels. All our blank options are on the blank labels page.
How to order
Email us the size, quantity, material, core and your artwork (PDF). You get a quote within 12 working hours. Repeat orders keep your settings, so the next run matches the first.
FAQ
What core sizes do you print roll labels on?
25 mm, 40 mm or 76 mm. 76 mm is the usual core for labelling machines; 25 and 40 mm suit desktop printers and hand dispensers.
Can you print labels for a labelling machine?
Yes. Tell us the core size, the maximum roll diameter and the winding direction your machine needs, and we wind the rolls to match.
Do you print short runs?
No, we focus on larger industrial and trade runs. Send us your quantity and we will tell you straight away whether it fits.
Can each label have its own number or barcode?
Yes, we can print sequential numbers and barcodes on each label.
Large volumes, custom sizes or printing with your brand: request a quote.
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