Direct Thermal Labels
The everyday workhorse for shipping and barcode labels — no ribbon required.
- 4" × 6" shipping rolls & fanfold
- 2.25" × 1.25" and common barcode sizes
- 1" and 3" core configurations
Thermal labels for less. Quoted in one business day.
We import label stock direct from the factory by the container and warehouse it in Bakersfield — no master distributor, no reseller markup. Send us your specs and volume; we'll send back tiered pricing, usually same day.
Same/next-day shippingon stocked sizes
Local will-call pickupBakersfield warehouse
Case to containerevery volume welcome
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Stocked LocallyInventory in Bakersfield, not on the water
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Importer-Direct PricingOne step above landed cost
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Fast TurnaroundSame/next-day on stocked sizes
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Real HumansTalk to the owner, not a call center
What We Supply
Every consumable your printers run through.
Common sizes stocked in our warehouse for immediate shipment. Custom sizes, materials, and core configurations available by container order.
Thermal Transfer + Wax Ribbons
Durable printing for product, asset, and compliance labels — with matched ribbons.
- Wax ribbons in standard widths
- Coated TT label stock
- Fits Zebra, TSC, Sato & compatible
Vinyl Rolls
Weather- and abrasion-resistant vinyl for outdoor, industrial, and specialty use.
- Multiple widths and colors
- Permanent adhesive
- Cut-to-length friendly
Cores & Accessories
The stuff every print room runs out of at the worst possible time.
- 1" and 3" paper cores
- Bulk case quantities
- Easy add-on to any quote
Why Our Labels Cost Less
The supply chain, minus three markups.
Most label pricing passes through an importer, a master distributor, and a reseller before it reaches your dock — and each one takes a cut. We are the importer.
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We buy by the container
Our stock comes straight from vetted factories in full container loads. Container economics mean a lower landed cost per roll — and that's the basis of your price, not a distributor's list.
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One warehouse, low overhead
No retail storefronts, no sales fleet, no national ad budget. A lean Bakersfield operation keeps overhead off your invoice.
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Transparent tier pricing
Your quote shows pricing at multiple volume tiers so you can see exactly what scaling up saves you. No haggling, no "call for pricing" games.
The usual way
Factory→
Importer→
Distributor→
Reseller→
You
Three middlemen, three markups, eight-week lead times.
The Direct Label Supply way
Factory→
Our Bakersfield warehouse→
You
One markup. Stock on the shelf. Pickup or freight this week.
How It Works
From specs to dock in four steps.
Send your specs
Label size, technology (direct thermal, thermal transfer, vinyl), core size, and rough monthly volume. Two minutes in the form below.
Get tiered pricing
We reply within one business day with pricing at multiple volume tiers — so you can see what case, pallet, and standing-order pricing looks like.
Approve & receive
Stocked sizes ship same or next day, or pick up will-call at our Bakersfield warehouse. Freight quotes included for pallet orders.
Never run out
Set a standing order schedule and we'll keep your label supply ahead of your shipping volume — automatically.
Who We Serve
Built for operations that ship every day.
3PLs & Fulfillment
High-volume 4×6 consumption is where importer-direct pricing matters most. Pallet pricing and standing orders keep your cost-per-shipment down.
Ag Packers & Processors
Central Valley operations get same-week delivery or will-call pickup. Thermal transfer stock and ribbons for case, pallet, and compliance labeling.
E-commerce Sellers
Growing past retail-priced label packs? Case pricing starts saving you money at surprisingly low volume — and we'll show you exactly where.
Customers
What our customers say.
★★★★★
"We were paying almost double through our old supplier. Same labels, same printers — half the invoice. Pickup at the warehouse is a bonus."
— Shipping Manager, Bakersfield 3PL★★★★★
"Sent specs Monday morning, had a three-tier quote by lunch, labels at our dock Wednesday. That's the whole review."
— Operations Lead, Central Valley packer★★★★★
"They handled a custom size for us by container and the standing order means we literally never think about labels anymore."
— Owner, e-commerce fulfillment company
FAQ
Common questions.
What's your minimum order?
One case. Importer-direct pricing scales with volume, but you don't need pallet quantities to start — many customers begin with a sample case to verify quality on their printers, then scale up.
How fast can I get labels?
Stocked sizes ship same or next business day from Bakersfield, or you can pick up will-call. Custom sizes ordered by container typically run 6–8 weeks from order to your dock — we'll give you exact timing in your quote.
Will your labels work with my printer?
Our direct thermal and thermal transfer stock is compatible with all standard thermal printers — Zebra, Rollo, TSC, Sato, Munbyn, and others. Tell us your printer model in the quote form and we'll confirm the right core size and configuration.
Do you offer payment terms?
Net 30 terms are available for qualified business accounts on recurring orders. First orders are typically card, ACH, or check.
Can I get a custom size or material?
Yes — custom die sizes, materials, adhesives, and core configurations are available on container orders. If your volume justifies it, custom often costs less than stock sizes from a distributor.
Request a Quote
Get tiered pricing within one business day.
Tell us what you run and how much of it. We'll reply with pricing at multiple volume tiers — no commitment, no sales calls unless you want one.
- Pricing at case, multi-case, and pallet tiers
- Custom sizes and materials quoted by container
- Freight or local will-call pickup options included
- Standing-order scheduling available
Prefer to talk it through?
📞 (661) 213-9114 · Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm PT
✉ sales@directlabelsupply.com