Zebra 33801 | PolyPro 3000T Thermal Transfer Labels
Zebra PolyPro 3000T labels (33801) are thermal transfer Matte polypropylene labels engineered for applications requiring greater durability, flexibility, and outdoor life than standard paper or economy synthetic labels. Built with a Permanent adhesive, PolyPro 3000T provides reliable adhesion and excellent conformability on curved, irregular, and small-diameter surfaces.
Designed for industrial barcode labeling, cold-storage packaging, chemical drum identification, test tube labeling, and capital asset tracking, this polypropylene label material combines scratch resistance, smear resistance, and 1–2 year outdoor durability with dependable thermal transfer print quality.
Zebra PolyPro 3000T Barcode Label Summary
- Matte polypropylene label for durable thermal transfer barcode printing
- Permanent adhesive for long-term adhesion
- Excellent conformability for curved and irregular surfaces
- Good smear and scratch resistance for industrial environments
- Supports 1–2 year outdoor durability
- Suitable for cold storage package labeling
- FDA 175.105 compliant for indirect food contact applications
Technical Material Overview
PolyPro 3000T is designed for industrial environments where labels must maintain readability and adhesion despite handling, curved application surfaces, temperature changes, or moderate environmental exposure. The Matte polypropylene construction helps protect the label while supporting crisp barcode and text printing using thermal transfer ribbon technology.
Its flexibility makes it especially effective for labeling cylindrical products, test tubes, bottles, curved packaging, and chemical containers where rigid label materials may lift or wrinkle. The material’s conformability also improves long-term adhesion on tight diameters and uneven surfaces.
For warehouse, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, and food-processing operations, PolyPro 3000T delivers a balance of durability, flexibility, and print performance without moving into highly specialized extreme-environment media.
Material Construction
- Facestock: Matte polypropylene film
- Adhesive: Permanent adhesive
- Print Technology: Thermal transfer
- Environment: Indoor and outdoor use
- Outdoor Durability: 1–2 years
Key Features of the PolyPro 3000T Label
- Thermal transfer matte polypropylene construction
- Excellent conformability to curved surfaces
- Permanent acrylic adhesive
- Good smear resistance
- Good scratch resistance
- Suitable for cold-chain and refrigerated labeling
- Reliable barcode readability for asset and product tracking
- FDA compliant for indirect food contact requirements
Surface Compatibility | PolyPro 3000T is ideal for labeling:
- Chemical drums
- Curved containers
- Test tubes
- Small-diameter packaging
- Corrugated packaging
- Plastic containers
- Irregularly shaped products
- Cold-storage packaging
Its flexible construction supports better adhesion and reduced edge lift on curved or uneven surfaces.
Environmental Performance
PolyPro 3000T is built for applications where labels encounter handling, abrasion, moisture, and moderate outdoor exposure. The material offers:
- Good smear resistance
- Good scratch resistance
- Reliable adhesion in cold-storage applications
- 1–2 year outdoor durability
Compliance
This label material meets FDA 175.105 requirements for indirect food contact applications.
Zebra 33801 Label Is Best For:
- Chemical drum labeling
- Capital asset labels
- Test tube labeling
- Curved surface labeling
- Cold-storage package labeling
- Industrial barcode labels
- Product identification
- Warehouse inventory labels
Use Cases
PolyPro 3000T is commonly used across manufacturing, warehouse, healthcare, laboratory, food processing, and logistics operations where durable synthetic labeling and conformability are required.
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FAQ
What type of label is Zebra PolyPro 3000T?
It is a thermal transfer Matte polypropylene label with a Permanent adhesive.
Does PolyPro 3000T require ribbon?
Yes. Thermal transfer ribbon is required.
What applications is PolyPro 3000T best suited for?
Chemical drums, curved products, test tubes, capital assets, and cold-storage labeling.
Can this label be used outdoors?
Yes. It provides approximately 1–2 years of outdoor durability.
What makes PolyPro 3000T different from standard polypropylene labels?
It offers improved conformability for tight diameters and curved surfaces while maintaining good durability and barcode readability.
Is the material FDA compliant?
Yes. It complies with FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact applications.
Does the material resist smearing and scratching?
Yes. Zebra specifies good smear and scratch resistance.
Product Family
PolyPro 3000T
MFG Part Number
33801
Product Type
Custom Label
Print Method
Thermal Transfer
Label Width
3"
Label Height
1.75"
Core Size
1" Core
Color
White
Labels Per Roll
1262
Format
Roll
Finish
Matte
Labels Across
1
Adhesive
Permanent
Perforation
Perforation between Labels
Outside Diameter
5" OD
Material
Polypropylene
Roll Weight
1.75
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