Pens, pencils and slim items
A narrow strip adds a name or brand to pens, markers, tools and other thin items.
Rectangle labels · Printed in Kitchener, ON
As a compact long, narrow strip, 0.5 × 2.5 in suits pens, pencils and slim items, test tubes, vials and lab samples and similar jobs. It has roughly 25% more space than a 0.5 × 2 in rectangle. Printed on waterproof BOPP and wound onto rolls, 1,000 of them cost about $124.65.
Free proof · About 2 business days after approval · Ships Mon–Fri
Approximate prices
| Quantity | Approx. total | Approx. per label | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | from $114.86 | $1.15 | Price it |
| 250 | from $109.45 | $0.438 | Price it |
| 500 | from $115.96 | $0.232 | Price it |
| 1,000 | from $124.65 | $0.125 | Price it |
| 2,500 | from $126.69 | $0.051 | Price it |
| 5,000 | from $126.68 | $0.025 | 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
A narrow strip adds a name or brand to pens, markers, tools and other thin items.
Narrow strips label tubes, vials and sample bags with codes or dates that need to survive handling and moisture.
Tiny strips mark wires, small tools, keys and parts where a regular label will not fit.
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 $124.65 for 1,000The same waterproof BOPP with a shiny finish that makes colours look brighter.
about $132.13 for 1,000BOPP with an adhesive made for refrigerated and frozen products.
about $152.07 for 1,000Transparent BOPP for a no-label look on glass and plastic.
about $142.10 for 1,000As a compact long, narrow strip, 0.5 × 2.5 in suits pens, pencils and slim items, test tubes, vials and lab samples and similar jobs. It has roughly 25% more space than a 0.5 × 2 in rectangle. The label covers about 1.25 sq in (13 × 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: 0.75 × 1.5 in, 1 × 1.25 in and one step larger: 0.75 × 1.75 in, 1 × 1.5 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. Small labels need bold, simple artwork: a strong logo and short words read better than a list.
Looking for ideas? 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.
0.5 × 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 $124.65 CAD for 1,000 matte roll labels at this size, which works out to $0.125 per label; 250 come to about $109.45. 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 0.5 × 2.5 in rectangle labels on a 3 in core and up to 6 in across holds about 1,200 to 5,100 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.
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.
Check the straight wall, not the curved shoulder or base: you need at least 0.5 × 2.5 in of flat or gently curved surface. Wrapped around a round container, a 2.5 in length covers one about 0.8 in across, leaving a small gap.
Matte BOPP is our default (about $124.65 for 1,000 at this size). Glossy is about $132.13, clear about $142.10 and freezer grade about $152.07 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.
Yes. Per label, expect about $0.438 at 250, $0.125 at 1,000 and $0.025 at 5,000. Choose Custom quantity in the quote builder for anything larger.