Barcode Labels and Tags
The Broadest Barcode Label and Tag Offering, Rigorously Quality Tested, Ready for Your Application
Not every barcode label is created equal. There are thousands of different label and tag materials available – each with their own set of features that affect durability and printer performance. To ensure your labels match your needs, our material sciences experts have pre-tested, selected and certified the highest-performing label and tag materials to assure durable print and minimal printer wear and tear, while also considering your budget and application.
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Extensive Pre-Testing
When we say we test our labels, we mean it. Our supplies go through rigorous testing across a wide range of printers, print speeds and darkness settings to ensure print quality and durability. We also test them in harsh conditions using specialised equipment to rate durability to outdoor elements, abrasion, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures to provide only the toughest labels guaranteed to fit your purpose—and go the distance.
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Every Type of Label
With more than 400 stocked ZipShip paper and synthetic labels and tags – all ready to ship within 24 hours – Zebra has the right label and tag on hand for your application. From synthetic materials to basic paper solutions, custom to compliance requirements, hard-to-label surfaces to easy-to-remove labels, or tamper-evident to tear-proof, we have more than 90 material options to meet your unique needs.
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Unmatched Quality
Other manufacturers swap out materials to increase their profits – leaving you high and dry when your labels don’t perform like they used to. Instead of substituting materials, Zebra utilises an ISO 9001 certified, 23-point quality inspection to ensure consistent quality. And, we only use thermal-compatible inks and varnishes to safeguard printer performance.
Paper Labels
Everyday Applications
Paper labels meet the requirements of a variety of applications that do not require durability to chemicals or abrasion. Our offering includes direct thermal and thermal transfer labels with varying degrees of performance. Our innovative IQ Colour labels enable you to print colour on demand.
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Material Name | Printing Technology | Key Features | Spec Sheets | Compatible Ribbon Formulation |
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Z-Perform 1000D | Direct Thermal | Standard uncoated label. Not recommended for exposure to moisture. | N/A | |
Z-Perform 1000D PF | Direct Thermal | Phenol free uncoated label that utilizes Vitamin C as it's developer. | NA | |
Z-Perform 1500T | Thermal Transfer | Standard coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. Can withstand temperatures from 0°F (-18°C) to 180°F (82°C). | ||
Z-Perform 2000D | Direct Thermal | Standard coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. Can withstand temperatures from -65°F (-54°C) to 200°F (93°C). | N/A | |
Z-Perform 2000T | Thermal Transfer | Standard coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. Can withstand temperatures from -65°F (-54°C) to 200°F (93°C). | ||
Z-Perform 2100D | Direct Thermal | Premium coated label that offers some resistance to water, oil and alcohol. Can withstand temperatures from -25°C to 80°C. | N/A | |
Z-Perform 2100T | Thermal Transfer | Premium coated label that provides strong adhesion to corrugated and other hard-to-label surfaces. |
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Z-Perform 2100T Linerless | Thermal Transfer | Eco-friendly linerless paper label that eliminates liner waste. | ||
Z-Select 4000D | Direct Thermal | Premium coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. | N/A | |
Z-Select 4000T | Thermal Transfer | Premium coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. May be used across a wide temperature range. | ||
IQ Colour 2000D | Direct Thermal | Ability to print vibrant colour on demand in pre-defined zones. Not recommended for exposure to moisture. Available in standard and opaque paper labels. | N/A |
IQ Colour Labels
With IQ Colour barcode labels exclusively from Zebra, you can use any Zebra thermal printer to print colour on demand.
Environmentally Friendly Solutions
Keep your operations running smoothly while meeting your sustainability goals with unique labeling solutions from Zebra.
Specialty Paper Labels
Varying Adhesive Functionality
Paper labels featuring speciality adhesives for specific use cases, such as the labelling of challenging surfaces (curved, rough, etc.) or where the label needs to be easily removed or replaced.
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Synthetic Labels
Enhanced Durability
Synthetic labels offer durable, long-lasting print and barcode readability due to their resistance to abrasion, moisture and chemicals.
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Material Name | Material Type | Printing Technology | Key Features | Spec Sheets | Compatible Ribbon Formulation |
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PolyPro 3000T | Polypropylene | Thermal Transfer | Zebra's most economical synthetic material. For applications that require 1-2 years outdoors. Some abrasion and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. | ||
PolyPro 4000D | Polypropylene | Direct Transfer | Zebra's most economical synthetic material. Provides slightly better print quality than the PolyPro 3000T. For applications that require 1-2 years outdoors. Some abrasion and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. | N/A | |
PolyPro 4000T | Kimdura® Polypropylene | Thermal Transfer | Zebra's most economical synthetic material. The PolyPro 4000T uses a thick, premium polypropylene facestock that offers the best print quality and durability in the family. | ||
PolyO 3000T | Corona-Treated Polyolefin | Thermal Transfer | Offers high initial tack while also being highly flexible allowing it to easily adhere to curved and rough surfaces. | ||
PolyE 4000D | Polyethylene | Direct Thermal | Enables common air-filled polyethylene envelopes to be recycled with no need for label removal | NA | |
PolyO 4000T | Corona-Treated Polyolefin | Thermal Transfer | Offers high initial tack while also being semi flexible allowing it to adhere to some curved and rough surfaces. Slightly thicker material than the 3000T providing slightly better abrasion resistance. | ||
Z-Xtreme 2000T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Polyester label that offers great print quality while also providing moderate chemical resistance and up to 2 years outdoors. | ||
Z-Xtreme 2100T Silver | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Designed for general-purpose applications that require a strong adhesive and excellent print quality. | ||
Z-Xtreme 4000T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Polyester label that offers great print quality while also providing harsh chemical resistance. Only synthetic offering with a rubber adhesive, making it ideal for plastic surfaces. | ||
Z-Xtreme 5000T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Polyester label that offers great print quality while also providing extreme chemical resistance. Use this synthetic material for applications that require resistance against the harshest chemicals. | ||
Z-Ultimate 2000T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. | ||
Z-Ultimate 2000T Colour Stay | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. UV laminate protects colour floodcoat against colour fade in UV light for up to 2 years. | ||
Z-Ultimate 2100T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. Ideal for work-in-process labelling. | ||
Z-Ultimate 3000T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. Available in silver. | ||
Z-Ultimate 4000T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. Available in silver and clear. | ||
Z-Ultimate 4000T Resist | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. Meets automotive wire-harness durability requirements when using noted ribbons. | ||
Z-Ultimate 4100T | Polyester | Thermal Transfer | Provides outstanding print quality and unparalleled smear and scratch resistance. | N/A | |
Z-Supreme 2000T | Polyimide | Thermal Transfer | Recommended for applications in high-temperature environments. Can withstand temperatures of up to 500°F (260°C). Available in 2mil with paper or poly liner and 1 mil with paper or poly liner. | ||
Z-Supreme 3000T | Polyimide | Thermal Transfer | Recommended for applications in high-temperature environments. Can withstand temperatures of up to 500°F (260°C). Not recommended for processes using lead-free solder. | ||
Z-Supreme 4000T | Polyimide | Thermal Transfer | Recommended for applications in high-temperature environments. Can withstand temperatures of up to 500°F (260°C). Ideal for use in lead-free applications. Also available in yellow and green. | ||
Z-Endure 3000T | Acrylic with reflective glass bead coating | Thermal Transfer | Longest-lasting synthetic material in Zebra's range. Excellent chemical and scratch resistance. Provides outdoor durability for up to 7 years. | ||
Z-Endure 4000T | Acrylic | Thermal Transfer | Longest-lasting synthetic material in Zebra's range. Excellent chemical and scratch resistance. Provides outdoor durability for up to 10 years. |
Specialty Synthetic Labels
For Specialised Applications
Synthetic labels featuring unique facestocks and adhesives to meet the unique requirements of specialised applications. Label features include tamper-evidency, resistance to extreme temperatures and wet surfaces, electro-static dissipative, long-range scanning and many more.
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Z-Slip Packing Slip Solution
Fast, reliable, all-in-one packing slip solution.
Tags
Paper, Synthetic and Specialty
Zebra's portfolio of tags offer a wide range of options to meet any tagging need that may arise.
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Custom Labelling Solutions
Choose the Material, Size and Features
With over 300 pre-tested solutions and extensive customisation capabilities, Zebra can create a custom label or tag to meet the exact requirements of your application. Custom capabilities include:
- Custom sizes and shapes
- Preprinted text, graphics and logos
- Up to 12 water-based colours and 8 UV colours
- Front and backside printing
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Printers, Scanners & Mobile Computers

Printers
With our extensive range of durable barcode printers, you can rely on Zebra to deliver the right solution for your printing application.
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Barcode Scanners
Just Scan. Choose from Zebra's high-quality, high-value scanners that excel at every purpose and price point.
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Mobile Computers
Equip your on-the-go workforce with the devices they need using Zebra's full range of mobile computers, including tablets and handheld RFID readers.
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