direct thermal paper
blank, standard-size barcode stickers are made from direct thermal paper, a popular choice for printing barcodes without the need for ribbons. The stickers are coated with a heat-sensitive chemical that reacts to the printer head, producing text or barcodes. While cost-effective and easy to use, the print can fade with exposure to heat, sunlight, or over time. They are best suited for applications where high durability is not required, such as price tags, promotional stickers, or short-term shipping labels.