In a freezer, a label faces three things at once: low temperature, which makes ordinary adhesive hard and less tacky, frost and moisture on the packaging surface, and condensation when the product moves from the freezer into a warmer room. A standard office label starts lifting at the corners within days, and plain thermal paper absorbs moisture until the print becomes unreadable.
A good freezer label combines two things: a deep-freeze adhesive that stays tacky in the cold and a moisture-resistant face material that protects the print and barcode. We match this combination to every order.
Top-coated thermal paper printed directly in a thermal printer (e.g. labelling scales, Zebra printers). The coating protects the print from moisture, grease and abrasion, so dates, ingredients and EAN barcodes stay readable.
Film does not absorb water and does not delaminate after thawing. PE film is soft and conforms to bags and flexible packaging, PP film suits rigid tubs and cartons.
| Situation | Recommended material | Adhesive |
|---|---|---|
| Weight / date label printed on site | Direct thermal TOP paper | Deep-freeze |
| Colour product label on a bag | PE film | Deep-freeze |
| Tub, cup or carton (e.g. ice cream) | PP film | Deep-freeze |
| Logistics label on a carton or pallet in cold storage | Direct thermal TOP paper | Freezer or permanent – depending on temperature |
| Chilled product (above 0°C), not frozen | TOP paper or PP film | Moisture-resistant permanent |
Each adhesive has a defined application and service temperature range. We state the exact values for the selected material in the quote.
Price labels and scale labels in chilled counters work in constant moisture and are handled often. TOP thermal paper works best here – it does not darken from abrasion or smear from moisture, and the barcode stays scannable at the checkout. We wind the rolls for the scale or printer you use – just send its model and the label size.
To choose the right adhesive and material, include in your inquiry:
Not sure what to choose? Describe the product and storage conditions – we will advise and prepare a quote. Send an inquiry
Labels for food contact are made from ISEGA-certified materials and adhesives. For jar, bottle and other food packaging labels see food industry labels.
Standard adhesive hardens and loses tack at low temperatures, and frost and moisture form on cold packaging. A freezer label needs a deep-freeze adhesive that stays tacky in the cold and a moisture-resistant face material – direct thermal TOP paper or PP/PE film.
Yes, with a deep-freeze adhesive designed for application on cold surfaces. The most reliable option is still to apply the label before freezing, on dry packaging. With the quote we ask about application and storage temperatures and choose the adhesive for those conditions.
Yes. For direct thermal printers (e.g. Zebra models ending in “d”) we recommend TOP thermal paper, whose top coat keeps the print and barcode readable despite moisture and frost. For thermal transfer printers, paper or film labels with freezer adhesive can be used. Labels for Zebra printers
Label size, type of packaging (film, carton, tray, tub), application and storage temperatures, printing method (direct thermal printer, thermal transfer printer or pre-printed by us) and approximate quantity.
We'll quote freezer labels suited to your packaging and temperatures.
Request a QuoteSend the label size, approximate quantity and what the labels are for – we will prepare a quote and email it to you. No obligation. Don't know all the specs? Describe the use and we'll advise.
Phone: +48 576 131 193
Email: biuro@zebraetykiety.pl
Office: Środa Wielkopolska, Poland
Coverage: Poland & Europe (EU)
