Buyer guides

Guides for buyers

Practical guides to help you choose and order labels, ribbons, thermal rolls and custom-manufactured products.

Thermal Paper Roll Sizes Explained

How thermal paper rolls are sized, which width fits which printer, how to measure a roll and when to choose BPA-free paper.

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Wax vs Wax-Resin vs Resin Ribbons: How to Choose

Which thermal transfer ribbon to use for paper, synthetic and textile labels; how to pick ribbon width, length, core and ink-in vs ink-out winding.

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How to Apply Heat-Seal Barcode Labels to Garments and Textiles

Step-by-step guide to applying heat-seal barcode labels: machine settings, placement, fabric tips and how to fix labels that lift or scorch.

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Custom Manufacturing in India: A Buyer's Checklist

What to prepare before asking a manufacturer in India for a quote: specs, samples, materials, branding, compliance, quality checks, Incoterms and shipping.

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