High-performance thermal adhesive labels & custom sticker rolls for shipping, warehousing, and retail — engineered for speed, durability, and total cost control.
✔ ISO 9001 · CE · FDA · RoHS · 30+ years in label manufacturing
Every day, purchasing and operations managers battle the same inefficiencies — poor adhesion, delays in delivery, hidden costs, and compliance risks. If you're sourcing printable adhesive labels for your supply chain, you've likely felt the pain of:
Many suppliers quote low per-roll prices but add surcharges for custom sizing, color matching, or rush orders. Your final cost per label can spike 30–60% above the initial quote.
Labels that peel off within days, smudge under heat, or jam your printers cause costly downtime. A single labeling error in a fulfillment center can delay hundreds of packages.
Waiting 25–40 days for a container? Unexpected port delays or stockouts can halt your production line. You need a supplier who delivers on schedule, every time.
If your labels aren't FDA-compliant for food contact or lack proper recycling classifications, you risk fines, returns, or damage to your brand reputation.
Most suppliers impose high MOQs (5,000+ rolls) and reject small-batch custom designs. That's a nightmare for testing new SKUs or seasonal packaging.
With volatile freight rates, a full container from Asia can add $0.04–$0.08 per roll — eating into your margins and making domestic sourcing seem attractive.
The result? Label costs consume 12–18% of your packaging budget, with 1 in 5 rolls wasted due to poor quality or wrong specs. There's a better way — and it starts with a partner who understands your real costs.
👉 See how Kingcolor solves each pain point →Since 1993, Shenzhen Kingcolor Paper Co., Ltd. has been engineering printable adhesive labels that meet the demands of modern logistics, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Our labels are designed to reduce your total cost of ownership while delivering consistent, high-speed adhesion.
We own and operate a 45,000 sqm production facility with 12 coating lines and 80+ slitting/rewinding machines. No middlemen, no markups — just direct-from-factory pricing.
Every batch of thermal adhesive labels undergoes 7-point testing: adhesion (initial & permanent), smudge resistance, die-cut precision, core alignment, moisture content, and barcode readability.
Need a custom size, a specific adhesive strength, or a unique backside print? We offer full OEM/ODM with low MOQs (starting at 500 rolls) and rapid prototyping in 3–5 days.
With a 15-day average production cycle and dedicated ocean/air freight consolidation, we ship to US ports in 12–18 days. Expedited air freight available in 5–7 days.
ISO 9001, CE, FDA (food contact grade), RoHS, and REACH compliant. We also provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and declaration of conformity for every shipment.
What we quote is what you pay — all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees for customization, color matching, or sample approval. Free samples with prepaid shipping.
Below are our standard configurations. Every parameter can be customized for your specific application, from grocery shelf tags to pharmaceutical vial labels.
| Parameter | Standard Options | Custom Range |
|---|---|---|
| Label Material | Thermal direct, thermal transfer, semi-gloss, matte, polypropylene (BOPP), PET | Any face stock + adhesive combo |
| Adhesive Type | Permanent, removable, freezer-grade, high-tack, low-tack | Clean-peel, ultra-permanent, UV-resistant |
| Label Width | 20–120 mm (0.79"–4.72") | 5–230 mm (custom slitting available) |
| Label Length | 10–300 mm (0.39"–11.81") | 5–1000 mm (per die-cut) |
| Core Diameter | 25.4 mm (1"), 38.1 mm (1.5"), 76.2 mm (3") | Custom core sizes available |
| Roll Outer Diameter | Up to 300 mm (11.8") | Up to 600 mm (23.6") for jumbo rolls |
| Print Method | Direct thermal, thermal transfer ribbon | Laser, inkjet (treated surface) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) | -40°C to +90°C (freezer/high-heat) |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, CE, FDA, RoHS | FSC, BRC, HACCP/GMP upon request |
| MOQ | 500 rolls (standard sizes) | 100 rolls for trial orders |
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Application examples: Warehouse bin labels, shipping labels, thermal adhesive labels for food packaging, medical specimen labels, retail price tags, and industrial barcode labels.
🔍 See how real customers use our labels →
From mid-size e-commerce brands to Fortune 500 logistics firms, Kingcolor's printable adhesive labels have become the go-to choice for teams who value consistency, speed, and total cost transparency.
"We switched to Kingcolor for our thermal shipping labels after years of dealing with inconsistent adhesion from another overseas supplier. Kingcolor's labels run flawlessly on our Zebra printers — zero jams in six months. They saved us 34% on label costs annually."
"We needed FDA-compliant adhesive labels for our organic snack line. Kingcolor not only provided full documentation, but the quality was better than our previous domestic supplier. Their custom die-cutting and fast turnaround let us launch two new products ahead of schedule."
"A full container of thermal labels from our previous supplier arrived with moisture damage — 23% of the rolls were unusable. Kingcolor's packaging is excellent, and their labels are consistently within spec. Their team also helped us optimize our label size, reducing waste by 18%."
"We were hesitant to switch suppliers, but Kingcolor's free sample roll convinced us. The print quality is crisp, the labels stay put on corrugated boxes, and the pricing is transparent. Their MOQ was low enough for us to customize labels for our three different product lines."
"We use thousands of thermal transfer labels a week for asset tracking. Kingcolor's labels hold up in our dusty, 40°C warehouse environment. The barcode retention is excellent. Their customer service is incredibly responsive — we get a reply within an hour despite the 13-hour time difference."
Direct thermal labels contain a heat-sensitive coating that darkens when passed through a thermal printhead — no ribbon required. Ideal for short-lived applications like shipping labels, shelf tags, and receipts (image may fade over time if exposed to heat/UV).
Thermal transfer labels require a ribbon (wax, wax/resin, or resin) to transfer ink onto the label surface. These are more durable, resistant to heat, UV, and chemicals, and are preferred for long-term asset tracking, product labels, and medical specimen identification.
Kingcolor offers both types in printable adhesive labels format, with custom adhesive strength and material choices. Ask our team which is best for your use case.
For standard sizes and materials, our MOQ is 500 rolls per design. For custom sizes, adhesives, or specialty materials, the MOQ is typically 1,000 rolls. However, we offer trial orders as low as 100 rolls for new clients who want to test quality before scaling up.

We also maintain a quick-ship program for common sizes (40mm × 30mm, 100mm × 150mm, 4" × 6") with zero MOQ — order as few as 10 rolls. Check stock availability.
Our quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every production batch undergoes:
We retain archived samples from every production lot for 24 months. Request our QC checklist.
Yes. Our adhesive labels are manufactured with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 compliant adhesives and can be paired with food-grade face stocks. We provide a Declaration of Conformity and Material Safety Data Sheets for every compliant order.
If your application involves direct food contact (e.g., edible labels or fruit stickers), we recommend our specially formulated food-contact grade polypropylene labels. Contact us to discuss your specific compliance needs.
Production lead time: 12–18 days for standard orders, depending on volume and customization complexity. For expedited orders, we offer a 7–10 day rush service (additional 8% surcharge).
Shipping to the US:
Yes. We provide free samples (up to 50 labels or 5 rolls) for any standard product. You pay only the shipping cost (typically $15–$35 via DHL/FedEx). For custom prototypes, we charge a $50 tooling fee that is fully refundable when you place your first order.
Simply tell us your dimensions, material preference, and printer model, and we'll prepare a sample that matches your production environment. Request your free sample here.
We accept the following payment methods for B2B transactions:
We offer net 30 terms for established customers with a history of on-time payments. Contact our finance team to discuss payment terms.
We invite you to send us your current specification sheet and target price. Our sourcing and production team will review your requirements and provide a competitive quotation within 2 business days. Because we own our factory and control the entire production chain, we can often deliver 15–30% cost savings compared to trading companies or distributors.
We also offer annual volume rebates (3–7% based on total spend) for committed customers. Submit your current quote for a head-to-head comparison.
Stop overpaying for inconsistent quality. Get factory-direct pricing, fast shipping, and a dedicated account manager who understands your business.
🔒 Your information is safe with us. We will never share your data. Free samples shipped within 48 hours.
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what purchasing professionals are saying about Kingcolor's printable adhesive labels:
"We source thermal labels from three suppliers globally. Kingcolor is the only one that has delivered 100% on-time for 18 consecutive months. Their labels also have the best adhesive consistency I've seen in 12 years of buying."
"Kingcolor's customer service is exceptional. When we needed a custom adhesive for frozen food labels, their R&D team formulated a freezer-grade adhesive in just 4 days. The labels stay perfectly sealed at -20°C."
"Their printable adhesive labels have significantly reduced our returns due to barcode scanning failures. The print contrast is excellent, and the labels don't smudge even when packages sit in the sun for hours."
"We needed CE-certified labels for medical device packaging. Kingcolor's documentation was thorough and their labels passed our internal validation on the first try. They're now our primary supplier for medical-grade labels."
"The highlight for us is Kingcolor's low MOQ flexibility. We run seasonal promotions with unique label designs, and being able to order just 300–500 rolls per SKU without high markups is a game changer for our marketing team."
📍 Company Information
Shenzhen Kingcolor Paper Co., Ltd. | Founded 1993
Room 809, Floor 8, Building 1, Longhua Design Industrial Park, Hongmu 3rd Road, Minzhi Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
📞 Contact
Tel: +86-15625231989 (WhatsApp / WeChat)
Email: deborra@dcolorpaper.com
Web: www.dcolorpaper.com/contact
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* All product claims, testimonials, and data are based on actual customer experiences and internal testing. Individual results may vary. Free sample offer applies to standard products only; custom prototypes may incur a refundable tooling fee. Pricing and lead times are subject to change based on raw material costs and shipping routes. Contact our sales team for the most current quotation.