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4 × 1 in labels
A 4 by 1 inch label is a long strip used for wraps around slim bottles, the edges of boxes, and banner-style text. It gives a single line of text plenty of room at a large font size.
- Rectangle
- 4 × 1 in
- 101.6 × 25.4 mm
- 4 sq in
Minimum 100: $57.43 + $45.00 setup
Today's prices
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $59.55 | $0.596 | $57.43 |
| 250 | $82.14 | $0.329 | $79.21 |
| 500 | $98.40 | $0.197 | $94.89 |
| 1,000 | $85.34 | $0.085 | $82.30 |
| 2,500 | $108.98 | $0.044 | $105.08 |
| 5,000 | $183.23 | $0.037 | $176.69 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Ideas for 4 × 1 in labels
Slim bottle neck and body bands
Wraps narrow sauce, oil and spray bottles.
Shelf edge labels
Product names and prices on shelving strips.
Box top strips
A band across the top of gift and soap boxes.
Cable and equipment tags
Long name strips folded around cables or rails.
Before you design
On a band label, the most important words should sit in the middle third so they face forward whatever way the bottle is turned.
Panels should be at least 4.25 × 1.25 in. Wrapping the 4 in side? Containers of about 1.35 in diameter and up work.
Compared with 2.25 × 1.75 in, 4 × 1 in has 2% more room; the next step, 3.25 × 1.25 in, adds 2%. The bigger 3.25 × 1.25 in runs about $2.55 extra for 1,000.
Materials for 4 × 1 in labels
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
How many per roll
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 11,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 3,000 labels |
One label across, 3 mm between (approx.)
FAQ
What is a 4x1 label used for?
Long single-line labels: bottle bands, box top strips, shelf edges and equipment names. For a wrap around a bottle, its 4 inch length should be a bit less than the bottle circumference.
How much do 4 × 1 in labels cost?
$59.55 for 100 and $85.34 for 1,000 ($0.085 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
What roll sizes do 4 × 1 in labels ship on?
Standard 3″ cores hold up to about 11,500; 1″ cores, for handheld guns, about 3,000. Big orders are split across rolls at no charge.
What size should my artwork be for 4 × 1 in labels?
4.125 × 1.125 in with bleed, which is 1,238 × 338 px at 300 dpi. Keep words 1/16″ inside the edge.
Similar sizes
- 3.25 × 1.25 in labels
- 2.25 × 1.75 in labels
- 2.75 × 1.5 in labels
- 5 × 0.75 in labels
- 3 × 1.25 in labels
- 2.5 × 1.5 in labels
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