Collection: Linerless Direct Thermal Labels
Maximize your packaging efficiency with premium Linerless Direct Thermal Labels from Awesome Pack. Engineered for modern high-volume printing, these continuous thermal labels feature zero backing paper—reducing waste by up to 40% and providing more labels per roll. Perfect for shipping, logistics, and retail applications like fast food restaurants, our eco-friendly linerless rolls allow you to print custom-length labels on demand without the hassle of peeling liner waste.
We stock three versatile continuous sizes to fit standard industrial and desktop thermal printers:
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58mm x 60m – Ideal for receipts, small barcodes, and narrow retail ticketing.
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80mm x 80m – The standard go-to for POS receipts, food delivery labels, and mid-sized inventory tagging.
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101mm x 100m – Perfect for heavy-duty shipping labels, freight handling, and wide-format logistics.
Upgrade to a cleaner, faster, and more sustainable labeling solution with Awesome Pack's continuous linerless range today.
FAQ 1: What are the main benefits of using linerless direct thermal labels?
Answer: Linerless direct thermal labels offer significant operational and environmental advantages because they do not have a silicone release liner (the backing paper). Key benefits include:
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Up to 60% More Labels Per Roll: Without the bulky backing paper, each roll holds significantly more labels. This means fewer roll changes, less downtime for your team, and reduced storage space requirements.
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Zero Waste: Eliminating the backing paper removes the need to collect, manage, and dispose of silicone-coated liners, which are notoriously difficult to recycle and usually end up in landfills.
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Variable Length Printing: Because there are no pre-cut backing sheets, you can print labels of varying lengths from the same roll, reducing material waste.
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Reduced Shipping Costs: More labels fit on a single pallet, lower transport weights reduce freight costs, and your overall carbon footprint shrinks.
FAQ 2: Can I use linerless labels in a standard direct thermal printer?
Answer: No, standard direct thermal printers cannot use linerless labels. Because linerless labels have an exposed adhesive layer wound directly onto the roll, they require a specialized linerless-ready thermal printer.
These specific printers feature:
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Specialized Platen Rollers: Coated with a non-stick material (like Teflon or special silicone formulations) to prevent the exposed adhesive from wrapping around the roller and causing jams.
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Integrated Cutters: Equipped with non-stick blades to cleanly cut the variable-length labels as they dispense without adhesive buildup.
Important Note: Attempting to run linerless labels through a standard desktop label printer will quickly lead to severe adhesive residue buildup, jammed rollers, and potential damage to the printhead.
FAQ 3: Are linerless direct thermal labels recyclable?
Answer: While linerless labels are incredibly eco-friendly because they eliminate liner waste, the recyclability of the printed label itself depends on the surface it is stuck to.
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The Big Win: Traditional label printing generates miles of silicone-coated backing paper that cannot easily be recycled. Linerless technology completely eliminates this waste stream.
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Packaging Recyclability: Once applied to a cardboard box or shipping mailer, linerless direct thermal labels generally do not interfere with the recycling process of the packaging material, provided you choose an adhesive (like a standard acrylic emulsion) that easily separates during the paper pulping process.























