Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Match the Ribbon to Your Label.
Thermal-transfer printing melts ink from a ribbon onto the label. The ribbon you choose — wax, wax-resin, or resin — decides how long that print survives. Atlas Labels supplies all three, matched to your label stock and printer, anywhere in South Africa.
Ribbon Range
Three ribbon types, one for every job.
The right ribbon depends on your label material and how long the print needs to last. Move from wax to resin as durability demands rise.
Wax Ribbons
The most economical option — ideal for paper labels and general-purpose printing where the label has a short to medium life. Clean, crisp barcodes and text at the lowest running cost.
Paper labels · shipping · general use
Wax-Resin Ribbons
A balanced choice offering greater smudge and scratch resistance on coated paper and some synthetic labels. The middle ground when a wax ribbon isn't quite tough enough.
Coated paper · light synthetics
Resin Ribbons
Maximum durability for polyester and polypropylene labels — resistant to chemicals, heat, and abrasion for long-life applications that need to survive years in the field.
Polyester · polypropylene · harsh environments
Choosing a Ribbon
Not sure which one you need?
- Paper labels for short-life use — start with a wax ribbon.
- Coated paper or light synthetics that need to resist scuffing — step up to wax-resin.
- Polyester or polypropylene labels facing chemicals, heat, or years of wear — use resin.
Ribbon and label are a matched pair — the wrong combination smudges, flakes, or fades. Send us your label material and printer model and we'll spec the right ribbon.
Need ribbons matched to your labels and printer?
Gauteng based. Nationwide delivery. Any quantity.