Home – Self Adhesive Paper – Thermal Paper – DT vs TT Material Selector Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer? Find Your Match Answer 4 questions about your labeling application — get a material recommendation in seconds. 1. How long must the printed label remain legible? — Select — Under 6 months (shipping, retail price tags) 6–24 months (warehouse inventory, food packaging) 2+ years (asset tags, chemical drums, outdoor) 2. Will labels be exposed to heat, chemicals, or direct sunlight? — Select — Indoor only, controlled environment Cold chain / freezer (below 0 °C) Heat (>60 °C), chemicals, UV, or outdoor exposure 3. Is ribbon cost a concern for your operation? — Select — Yes — prefer no-ribbon solution to reduce consumable spend No — durability and resistance are the priority 4. What is your primary label application? — Select — Shipping / logistics / e-commerce Retail / POS / price tags Pharmaceutical / healthcare Food / beverage / cold chain Industrial / asset tracking / chemical Get Material Recommendation Recommended Printing Technology Request Samples of This Grade
