Zebra Z-Ultimate 2500T - polietilene tereftalato (PET)

Engineered for extreme durability, the Zebra Z-Ultimate 2500T label features a 2.0 mil white PET facestock with a permanent acrylic adhesive, delivering outstanding resistance to chemicals, abrasion, UV, and water across a service temperature range of -40°C to 150°C. This thermal transfer label is the go-to solution for asset tracking, outdoor labeling, automotive, electronics, and product identification in harsh environments.

Overview

The Zebra Z-Ultimate 2500T is a premium thermal transfer label constructed from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), ensuring high tensile strength and dimensional stability. Its matte white surface provides excellent print contrast when paired with a resin ribbon, producing crisp, durable text and barcodes that withstand the toughest conditions. The permanent acrylic adhesive bonds aggressively to a wide variety of surfaces, including metals, plastics, and painted substrates, while the 40 lb. semi-bleached kraft liner ensures smooth dispensing in high-volume printing operations.

What stands out

• Exceptional durability: resists chemicals, abrasion, UV, and water for long-lasting legibility.
• Wide temperature tolerance: performs reliably from -40°C to 150°C, suitable for both freezer and high-heat applications.
• High-performance adhesive: permanent acrylic adhesive adheres strongly to difficult surfaces, preventing label lift or peeling.
• Optimized for thermal transfer: matte PET facestock delivers sharp, high-contrast prints with resin ribbons.
• Compliant and safe: meets RoHS and REACH standards, ensuring environmental and health safety.

Technical details

• Material: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
• Facestock thickness: 2.0 mil (50 micron)
• Adhesive type: Permanent acrylic
• Liner: 40 lb. semi-bleached kraft
• Print technology: Thermal transfer
• Finish: Matte
• Colour: White
• Recommended ribbon: Resin
• Minimum application temperature: -18°C (0°F)
• Service temperature range: -40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F)
• Chemical resistance: Excellent
• Abrasion resistance: Excellent
• UV resistance: Excellent
• Water resistance: Excellent
• Outdoor durability: High
• Typical applications: Asset tracking, outdoor labeling, automotive, electronics, product identification, harsh environments
• Compliance: RoHS, REACH

Our verdict

For labeling applications that demand resilience against the elements and harsh chemicals, the Zebra Z-Ultimate 2500T is a top-tier choice. Its robust PET construction and aggressive adhesive ensure labels stay put and remain readable, even in the most challenging industrial settings.