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Rectangle labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle labels
on waterproof rolls.
As a mid-size slim strip, 1.5 × 5.5 in suits binder, book and archive box spines, yarn bands and similar jobs. Compared with 1.5 × 5 in, it adds about 10% more room. We print them on waterproof BOPP in Kitchener and wind them onto rolls, with about $140.94 for 1,000 as a starting point.
- Size1.5 × 5.5 in · 38 × 140 mm
- 1,000 labelsabout $140.94 CAD
- Per rollabout 560 to 1,900
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
What 1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle labels cost.
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $119.14 | $1.19 | Price it |
| 250 | from $128.59 | $0.514 | Price it |
| 500 | from $128.98 | $0.258 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $140.94 | $0.141 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $198.30 | $0.079 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $293.30 | $0.059 | Price it |
Quantities start at 100 labels; every order has a $50 minimum. Glossy, clear and freezer-grade stock and label sheets are priced in the quote builder.
Common applications
Where 1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle labels work well.
Yarn bands
A narrow band wraps a skein or ball of yarn with fibre content, weight and care notes.
Tea tins and canisters
Round tins take a tall side label or a lid label with the blend name and steeping notes.
Shelf-edge and bin strips
Long narrow strips run along shelf edges, bin fronts and drawers with a product name, location or price.
Soap bars and belly bands
A long strip wraps around a soap bar or a stack of products as a band.
These are typical uses, not requirements. Measure your container first; the FAQ below shows how.
Materials
Stocks for this size.
Matte
Waterproof white BOPP with a soft, low-glare finish. Our default stock and the one priced in the table.
about $140.94 for 1,000Glossy
The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $149.40 for 1,000Freezer grade
BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $171.95 for 1,000Clear
Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $160.68 for 1,000Is 1.5 × 5.5 in the right size?
As a mid-size slim strip, 1.5 × 5.5 in suits binder, book and archive box spines, yarn bands and similar jobs. Compared with 1.5 × 5 in, it adds about 10% more room. The label covers about 8.25 sq in (38 × 140 mm) and has room for a brand, product name and a few lines such as flavour, weight or a short description.
Between sizes? Compare rectangle labels one step smaller: 1 × 8 in, 2.75 × 3 in and one step larger: 2 × 4.25 in, 2.5 × 3.5 in, or browse all label sizes.
Designing a 1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle label
Put the brand on the top third and the details below; on narrow strips run the name along the long side. There is room for hierarchy here: one large element, one medium line and small supporting text.
Looking for ideas? See our guides to stationery labels, yarn & knitting labels, loose leaf tea labels, or browse labels by industry and label types and materials.
Instant pricing
Price your
labels.
Roll labels, shape and size are preselected for this page. Change anything, upload artwork, and add to cart when the price looks right. Free proof; production is about 2 business days after you approve it.
Your live proof
2 × 2 in
Your proof appears here once you upload artwork
We’ll show your artwork with the die line (cut path) on top so you can size, move and rotate it.Drag to move · corner handles resize · top handle rotates. The flashing line is where we cut.
1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle labels FAQ
Common
questions.
Prices and roll counts on this page are estimates. The quote builder gives your exact price before checkout, and every order starts with a free proof.
What does an order of 1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle labels cost?+
About $140.94 CAD for 1,000 ($0.141 each) and $128.59 for 250, on matte roll stock. At 5,000 the total is about $293.30, or $0.059 per label. These are approximate prices from our live price list as of October 6, 2026; the quote builder shows your exact price, including standard shipping, before you add to cart.
How many 1.5 × 5.5 in labels come on a roll?+
We wind rolls to your order. As a guide, a single-lane roll of 1.5 × 5.5 in rectangle labels on a 3 in core and up to 6 in across holds about 560 to 1,900 labels. Where you land in that range depends on the unwind direction: the long side running along the roll gives fewer labels per roll. Larger orders are split over several rolls. If your dispenser or applicator needs a specific core, roll size or count per roll, add a note to your order.
What materials are available for 1.5 × 5.5 in labels?+
Matte BOPP is our default (about $140.94 for 1,000 at this size). Glossy is about $149.40, clear about $160.68 and freezer grade about $171.95 for the same 1,000. All of them are waterproof; choose freezer grade for cold or frozen products and clear for a no-label look.
Can I order 5.5 × 1.5 in instead of 1.5 × 5.5 in?+
Yes. Enter the width and height the way your artwork reads; 1.5 × 5.5 and 5.5 × 1.5 in are the same price. For rolls, also pick the unwind direction so labels come off the roll the right way up for your product or applicator.
How much text fits on a 1.5 × 5.5 in label?+
At about 8.25 sq in, think a brand, product name and a few lines such as flavour, weight or a short description. A good rule of thumb is to keep text about 1/16 in (1.5 mm) inside the cut line and run backgrounds past the edge.
Will a 1.5 × 5.5 in label fit my bottle or jar?+
Measure the flat or straight part of the container. The label needs a panel at least 1.5 in by 5.5 in, with a little margin. If you want it to wrap all the way around, the long side (5.5 in) covers a round container of about 1.8 in diameter with a small gap.