Test tubes, vials and lab samples
Narrow strips label tubes, vials and sample bags with codes or dates that need to survive handling and moisture.
Rectangle labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
0.75 × 2.5 in is a compact slim strip, sized for jobs like test tubes, vials and lab samples and pens, pencils and slim items. Compared with 0.75 × 2.25 in, it adds about 11% more room. We print them on waterproof BOPP in Kitchener and wind them onto rolls, with about $127.34 for 1,000 as a starting point.
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $108.21 | $1.08 | Price it |
| 250 | from $112.92 | $0.452 | Price it |
| 500 | from $120.46 | $0.241 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $127.34 | $0.127 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $125.28 | $0.050 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $135.62 | $0.027 | 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
Narrow strips label tubes, vials and sample bags with codes or dates that need to survive handling and moisture.
A narrow strip adds a name or brand to pens, markers, tools and other thin items.
10 ml roller bottles and slim tubes need a narrow label that wraps without overlapping the dispensing end.
A slim strip wraps part way around a standard lip balm tube with your brand, flavour and net weight.
Strips that wrap a cord or sit on a plug make it easy to tell chargers and cables apart.
These are typical uses, not requirements. Measure your container first; the FAQ below shows how.
Materials
Waterproof white BOPP with a soft, low-glare finish. Our default stock and the one priced in the table.
about $127.34 for 1,000The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $134.98 for 1,000BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $155.36 for 1,000Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $145.17 for 1,0000.75 × 2.5 in is a compact slim strip, sized for jobs like test tubes, vials and lab samples and pens, pencils and slim items. Compared with 0.75 × 2.25 in, it adds about 11% more room. The label covers about 1.88 sq in (19 × 64 mm) and has room for a logo plus a product name, or two or three short lines of text.
Not quite right? Compare rectangle labels one step smaller: 1 × 1.75 in, 1.25 × 1.5 in and one step larger: 1 × 2 in, 0.5 × 4 in, or browse all label sizes.
Decide on portrait or landscape first; the quote builder prices both the same, and the unwind direction sets how the roll comes off. Small labels need bold, simple artwork: a strong logo and short words read better than a list.
Looking for ideas? See our guides to essential oil labels, lip balm labels, or browse labels by industry and label types and materials.
Instant pricing
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 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.
0.75 × 2.5 in rectangle labels FAQ
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.
Expect roughly $127.34 CAD for 1,000 matte roll labels at this size, which works out to $0.127 per label; 250 come to about $112.92. The table above lists more quantities. Your exact price, with standard shipping, appears in the quote builder as soon as you set the quantity.
We wind rolls to your order. As a guide, a single-lane roll of 0.75 × 2.5 in rectangle labels on a 3 in core and up to 6 in across holds about 1,200 to 3,600 labels. The range depends on whether the long or short side runs along the roll, which follows the unwind direction you choose. 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.
Yes. Enter the width and height the way your artwork reads; 0.75 × 2.5 and 2.5 × 0.75 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.
Matte BOPP is our default (about $127.34 for 1,000 at this size). Glossy is about $134.98, clear about $145.17 and freezer grade about $155.36 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.
The price per label falls as quantity goes up: about $0.452 each at 250, $0.127 at 1,000 and $0.027 at 5,000. For bigger runs, choose a custom quantity in the quote builder to see the exact total.
We print digitally on HP Indigo onto waterproof BOPP, cut the rectangle shape in-house and wind the labels onto rolls. At this size about 4 fit across the press web and about 172 in each 38.55 in repeat.