Binder, book and archive box spines
Narrow labels for binder spines, archive boxes and book spines carry a title, date range or catalogue number.
Rectangle labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle labels
printed on rolls.
1.25 × 5.5 in is a mid-size slim strip, sized for jobs like binder, book and archive box spines and yarn bands. Compared with 1.25 × 5 in, it adds about 10% more room. We print them on waterproof BOPP in Kitchener and wind them onto rolls, with about $135.36 for 1,000 as a starting point.
- Size1.25 × 5.5 in · 32 × 140 mm
- 1,000 labelsabout $135.36 CAD
- Per rollabout 560 to 2,300
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
What 1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle labels cost.
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $117.23 | $1.17 | Price it |
| 250 | from $128.24 | $0.513 | Price it |
| 500 | from $128.86 | $0.258 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $135.36 | $0.135 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $180.22 | $0.072 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $263.55 | $0.053 | 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 1.25 × 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.
Shelf-edge and bin strips
Long narrow strips run along shelf edges, bin fronts and drawers with a product name, location or price.
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 $135.36 for 1,000Glossy
The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $143.48 for 1,000Freezer grade
BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $165.14 for 1,000Clear
Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $154.31 for 1,000Is 1.25 × 5.5 in the right size?
1.25 × 5.5 in is a mid-size slim strip, sized for jobs like binder, book and archive box spines and yarn bands. Compared with 1.25 × 5 in, it adds about 10% more room. The label covers about 6.88 sq in (32 × 140 mm) and has room for a brand, product name and a few lines such as flavour, weight or a short description.
Need a little more or less room? Compare rectangle labels one step smaller: 2.25 × 3 in, 1.5 × 4.5 in and one step larger: 2 × 3.5 in, 1.75 × 4 in, or browse all label sizes.
Designing a 1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle label
Decide on portrait or landscape first; the quote builder prices both the same, and the unwind direction sets how the roll comes off. 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, retail shelf 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.
1.25 × 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.
How much are 1,000 1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle labels?+
Expect roughly $135.36 CAD for 1,000 matte roll labels at this size, which works out to $0.135 per label; 250 come to about $128.24. The table above lists more quantities. Your exact price, with standard shipping, appears in the quote builder as soon as you set the quantity.
How many 1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle labels fit on one roll?+
Rolls are wound to order, so the count can be adjusted. Our guide figure is about 560 to 2,300 labels per single-lane roll, assuming a 3 in core and a roll up to 6 in across. Where you land in that range depends on the unwind direction: the long side running along the roll gives fewer labels per roll. Tell us in the order notes if your applicator needs something different.
Is 1.25 × 5.5 in the same as 5.5 × 1.25 in?+
It is the same label turned 90 degrees, and the price is identical. Type the size the way your artwork reads (portrait or landscape), then choose the unwind direction that suits how you apply the labels.
How do I check that a 1.25 × 5.5 in label fits my container?+
Check the straight wall, not the curved shoulder or base: you need at least 1.25 × 5.5 in of flat or gently curved surface. Wrapped around a round container, a 5.5 in length covers one about 1.8 in across, leaving a small gap.
Which material should I choose for 1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle labels?+
Matte BOPP is our default (about $135.36 for 1,000 at this size). Glossy is about $143.48, clear about $154.31 and freezer grade about $165.14 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.
What can I fit on a 1.25 × 5.5 in rectangle label?+
At about 6.88 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.