A4Labels

What A4Labels does

A4Labels (legal entity: A4 Labels.com Ltd, UK company number 7818068) is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of blank and custom-printed labels, operating from a single production facility in Fishersgate, Brighton. The company sells across three core product lines — blank A4 label sheets (laser/inkjet compatible, same-day dispatch on orders before 4pm), custom printed sheet labels (1–2 day turnaround), and custom printed roll labels (5 working day turnaround) — and supports them with premium foiled sheets, direct thermal labels, made-to-order custom sizes, artwork layout and design services, free Word/PDF templates, and a free sample programme. Production is anchored on a Fujifilm ApeosPro C810 LED press, which enables overprint capability on pre-printed materials and differentiates the offering from standard laser/inkjet printing.

The business runs a product-led, self-serve e-commerce model through a4labels.com targeting UK, EU, US, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand customers, with same-day collection available at the Fishersgate facility and shipping via DPD and Royal Mail. Revenue is transactional: unit-priced blank sheets with volume discounts of up to 30%+ (and up to 56% on bulk 500-sheet boxes), 12p per sheet black or 17p per sheet colour printing plus a £15 artwork setup, premium pricing on foiled and made-to-order products, and a 5% price-match guarantee. A4 Rewards loyalty points (1 point per £1 spent) and Refer-a-Friend incentives drive repeat purchase. Named enterprise customers include Lush, Nandos, Card Factory, Five Guys, and Warner Bros, alongside a long-tail of SMBs, e-commerce sellers (including Amazon FBA), cosmetics brands, artisan food and beverage producers, and individual consumers across more than 100 label sizes and 25+ materials including waterproof, biodegradable, and recycled options. The company is FSC-certified, a Living Wage Brighton and Hove employer, holds BS5609 S2 Marine Grade approval for waterproof labels, donates 1% of sales to Seven Clean Seas, and won the PWK Awards 2026.

Name

A4Labels

Legal name

A4 Labels.com Ltd

Website

https://a4labels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A4Labels is a UK-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of blank and custom-printed A4 label sheets, roll labels, and foiled labels, serving SMBs, e-commerce sellers, cosmetics and food/beverage producers, and individual consumers across the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Label Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL)

Keywords

• Custom label printing
• A4 label sheets
• Product label manufacturing
• Blank label sheets
• Printed roll labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Shoreham-by-sea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Blank Label Sheet Sales: Sale of blank A4, A5, and SRA3 label sheets in various materials (paper, polyester, biodegradable, metallic, fluorescent, coloured) and shapes. Unit-based pricing with volume discounts. Same-day dispatch for stocked items ordered before 4pm.
2. Custom Printed Labels: Digital printing service for custom sheet and roll labels. Black printing at 12p per sheet, colour printing at 17p per sheet, plus £15 artwork setup. 1-2 day turnaround for sheets, 5 working days for rolls. Fujifilm ApeosPro C810 technology.
3. Foiled Label Sheets: Premium foiled label sheets with metallic finish for luxury packaging applications
4. Made-to-Order Custom Sizes: Custom-sized and shaped labels manufactured to customer specifications with minimum 100-sheet orders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A4Labels manufactures and sells blank A4 label sheets and custom-printed labels (sheet and roll) through its a4labels.com e-commerce store, with same-day dispatch from its UK facility. The range covers 100+ sizes and 25+ materials (paper, polyester, biodegradable, metallic, waterproof), with no minimum order quantities on standard sizes. Complementary services include custom printing, foiled finishes, artwork layout, and label design.

Product overview

A4Labels is a UK-based label manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of blank and custom-printed label products. The core offerings consist of three main product lines: Blank Label Sheets (for self-printing with same-day dispatch), Printed Sheet Labels (custom printing with 1-2 day turnaround), and Printed Roll Labels (optimized for large production runs with 5-day turnaround). Supporting services include Foiled Label Sheets for premium finishes, Artwork Layout and Label Design Services, and free Word/PDF templates. The company eliminated traditional made-to-order minimums in 2024, now offering all label sizes in all materials with no minimum order quantities. Products span various materials (paper, polyester, biodegradable, metallic) and shapes (rectangle, round, square, oval, custom). The company also operates an A4 Rewards loyalty program and provides free material samples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blank Label Sheets Pre-manufactured A4 label sheets in 100+ sizes and 25+ materials (paper, polyester, biodegradable, metallic, fluorescent, waterproof, transparent) and shapes (rectangle, round, square, oval). Compatible with both laser and inkjet printers for self-printing, with same-day dispatch on orders before 4pm. Suited to individual consumers, SMBs, and e-commerce sellers.
• Printed Sheet Labels Custom-printed A4 label sheets where A4Labels prints customer-provided artwork onto labels. Pricing: 12p per sheet (black), 17p per sheet (colour), plus a £15 artwork setup fee. 1-2 day turnaround from artwork approval. Targeted at SMBs and brands needing professionally printed labels.
• Printed Roll Labels Custom-printed labels supplied on rolls, optimised for larger print runs and machine application. 5 working day turnaround from artwork approval. Designed for higher-volume production environments.
• Foiled Label Sheets Premium label sheets with metallic foil finishing for an elegant appearance. Available as A4 sheets for boutique or limited-edition labelling applications such as luxury packaging.
• Direct Thermal Labels Labels designed for use with direct thermal printers, available in various core sizes and compatible with specific printer brands. Targeted at shipping and warehouse labelling applications.
• Custom Size/Made-to-Order Labels Bespoke label sizes and shapes manufactured to customer specifications. Requires a minimum order of 100 sheets after initial cutter creation. Suited to businesses needing non-standard label dimensions.
• Artwork Layout Service Professional artwork preparation service that ensures customer designs are print-ready, including formatting, bleed setup, and file preparation. Targeted at customers who have a design but need it adapted for label printing.
• Label Design Service Full design service where A4Labels creates custom label artwork for customers who need design assistance from scratch. Targeted at customers without in-house design capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day dispatch on all stocked orders placed before 4pm
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FujifilmcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Acquired Fujifilm ApeosPro C810 printing machine featuring LED printing technology. This technology enables overprint capability on previously printed materials, differentiating from standard laser or inkjet printing. Core production equipment for custom printing services.
• Seven Clean SeascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership where A4Labels donates 1% of all sales to Seven Clean Seas, a non-profit organisation focused on removing plastic waste from oceans. Partnership is highlighted across the website as a core environmental commitment.
• Seed Publicity LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing services partner providing marketing support and reporting capabilities. Data may be shared with Seed to improve marketing performance and reporting. Data stored by Seed uses SSL encryption.
• DPDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary courier partner for UK parcel deliveries. Majority of parcels sent via DPD for next-day and timed delivery services.
• Royal MailminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary courier partner for economy deliveries and international 2nd class post shipments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SheetLabels.com: US-focused online sheet-label specialist offering blank and custom-printed A4/SRA3 labels with template support. Direct comparable in the sheet-label niche with similar self-serve and low-MOQ positioning.
• Sticker Mule: Online custom sticker and label printing platform with rapid turnaround and no-minimum ordering for many SKUs. Comparable to A4Labels on product-led growth, speed-of-fulfilment positioning, and SMB/e-commerce customer base.
• Online Labels: US-based online label retailer selling blank and custom-printed sheet and roll labels with a self-serve e-commerce model. Closely comparable to A4Labels in SKU breadth, custom-print offering, and B2B/B2C target mix.
• Compulabel: Online label supplier offering blank and printed sheet labels with templates and material variety. Overlaps with A4Labels' blank/printed sheet model and SMB/craft buyer focus.
• Sticker Giant: US online custom sticker and label printer targeting small businesses and individuals. Comparable on direct-to-consumer online model, custom printing service, and SMB/individual customer mix.
• Label Planet: UK-based specialist label supplier offering blank and printed A4/roll labels to businesses and consumers. Direct UK competitor with overlapping product range, materials, and target segments.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Large-scale online print platform offering labels, business cards, and marketing materials globally. Overlaps with A4Labels' custom label printing offering within a much wider product portfolio and significantly larger marketing budget.
• 4over: US wholesale/commercial print marketplace offering labels, packaging, and signage to print brokers and resellers. Comparable on the printed-label side though B2B-trade rather than direct-to-consumer.
• Avery Products: Established US brand for blank labels, sheets, and templates with broad retail and office-supply distribution. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same blank-label category with overlapping template-led customer acquisition.

Emerging players

• Moo: Online premium print brand offering custom labels, business stationery, and packaging. Comparable on custom-print quality positioning, premium finishes (e.g., foiling), and SMB/creative-buyer target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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