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
Choose 1.25 × 5 in when you need a mid-size slim strip; it works well for binder, book and archive box spines and yarn bands. Compared with 1.25 × 4.5 in, it adds about 11% more room. Printed on waterproof BOPP and wound onto rolls, 1,000 of them cost about $133.21.
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $116.28 | $1.16 | Price it |
| 250 | from $127.81 | $0.511 | Price it |
| 500 | from $128.99 | $0.258 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $133.21 | $0.133 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $173.41 | $0.069 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $250.02 | $0.050 | 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 labels for binder spines, archive boxes and book spines carry a title, date range or catalogue number.
A narrow band wraps a skein or ball of yarn with fibre content, weight and care notes.
Long narrow strips run along shelf edges, bin fronts and drawers with a product name, location or price.
The narrow gusset or side of a bag fits a tall label with roast date, brew notes or a barcode.
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 $133.21 for 1,000The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $141.21 for 1,000BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $162.52 for 1,000Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $151.86 for 1,000Choose 1.25 × 5 in when you need a mid-size slim strip; it works well for binder, book and archive box spines and yarn bands. Compared with 1.25 × 4.5 in, it adds about 11% more room. The label covers about 6.25 sq in (32 × 127 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: 1.5 × 4 in, 1 × 6 in and one step larger: 1.5 × 4.25 in, 2 × 3.25 in, or browse all label sizes.
Leave the right edge clear if the label wraps a bottle, so the overlap or gap does not cut through text. 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
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.
1.25 × 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.
About $133.21 CAD for 1,000 ($0.133 each) and $127.81 for 250, on matte roll stock. At 5,000 the total is about $250.02, or $0.050 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.
We wind rolls to your order. As a guide, a single-lane roll of 1.25 × 5 in rectangle labels on a 3 in core and up to 6 in across holds about 620 to 2,300 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.
Check the straight wall, not the curved shoulder or base: you need at least 1.25 × 5 in of flat or gently curved surface. Wrapped around a round container, a 5 in length covers one about 1.6 in across, leaving a small gap.
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.
About 32 × 127 mm. If your packaging drawings are metric, switch the quote builder to CM and type the size directly.
The price per label falls as quantity goes up: about $0.511 each at 250, $0.133 at 1,000 and $0.050 at 5,000. For bigger runs, choose a custom quantity in the quote builder to see the exact total.