Freezer labels printed in Saskatoon, starting at $5.50/sqft on 3mil vinyl with a permanent freezer-grade adhesive (ARLPMF7008). Built for raw pet food packaging, butcher cut sheets, ice cream tubs, frozen meal containers, cold storage inventory tags, and anything else that has to survive a -18°C deep freezer plus the condensation cycle that happens every time the door opens. We print everything in-house on our Roland UV printer at 216 33rd St W — no outsourcing, no waiting on a label broker, no minimum case quantities you don't actually need. Real-world pricing anchors so you can size a job before you call: a 10×2" rectangular label at quantity 500 runs about $300. A 10×3.5" label at quantity 500 runs about $390. Smaller labels (2×3", 3×4") fall under the $30 minimum charge per order. The four-tier sqft-based pricing scales down as your order grows: $5.50/sqft up to 12 sqft, $5.00/sqft from 12–32 sqft, $4.30/sqft from 32–100 sqft, and $3.20/sqft beyond 100 sqft. Pay for what you order — no five-digit MOQ from a label converter. The material is the part that matters in a Saskatchewan freezer. Standard 3mil white vinyl with a freezer-grade pressure-sensitive adhesive — we've shipped this exact stock to Saskatoon food businesses including raw pet food makers and butchers, and the labels hold through -18°C storage, repeated condensation cycles when the freezer door opens in a hot kitchen, and the frost build-up that hits every food processor in this city through January and February when outdoor temperatures crash to -40°C. The vinyl face stays flexible, the adhesive doesn't shatter, and the print stays sharp because our UV inks cure to a solid film rather than soaking into the substrate. Process is straightforward. Send us your artwork (AI, PDF, PSD, PNG, JPG, or just a photo of what you have now) and tell us the label dimensions plus quantity. If you don't have artwork, our in-house designer builds a label layout for $35 flat with a same-day proof — turnaround for standard label jobs is 1–3 business days after you approve the proof. Need them faster for a Saskatoon trade show, a butcher counter relaunch, or a raw pet food product launch? Same-day rush is +$40 flat as long as the order is placed before 10 AM and the artwork is approved by mid-morning. We cut to size on a contour cutter or supply on rectangular sheets — whichever your packaging line needs. Call (306) 954-8688 or drop in at 216 33rd St W to talk through label shape, finish, and quantity.
What you need
Why True Color?
- 3mil vinyl with freezer-grade adhesive (ARLPMF7008) — holds at -18°C through condensation + frost cycles
- Real-world tested: shipped to Saskatoon raw pet food makers, butchers, and food manufacturers — labels stay put
- Sqft-tier pricing from $5.50/sqft (T1) down to $3.20/sqft (T4 at 100+ sqft) — pay for what you order
- $30 minimum charge — no five-digit MOQ like a commercial label converter
- In-house Roland UV printer — inks cure to a solid film so print survives freezer-thaw cycles
- 1–3 business day turnaround after artwork approval — designed and printed in one building
- Same-day rush available for +$40 flat if you order before 10 AM
- In-house Photoshop designer for label layouts at $35 flat with same-day proof
Instant price. No forms. Local pickup at 216 33rd St W, Saskatoon.
Frequently asked
How much do freezer labels cost in Saskatoon?
Freezer labels at True Color use a four-tier sqft-based rate: $5.50/sqft for 0–12 sqft (Tier 1), $5.00/sqft for 12–32 sqft (Tier 2), $4.30/sqft for 32–100 sqft (Tier 3), and $3.20/sqft for 100+ sqft (Tier 4). Minimum charge per order is $30. As a real-world anchor: a 10×2" label at quantity 500 runs about $300, and a 10×3.5" label at quantity 500 runs about $390.
Will the adhesive actually hold in a -18°C freezer?
Yes — we print on 3mil vinyl with a freezer-grade pressure-sensitive adhesive (ARLPMF7008). We've shipped this exact stock to Saskatoon raw pet food makers, butchers, and food manufacturers and the labels hold through -18°C storage, condensation cycles, and frost build-up. The vinyl face stays flexible at -40°C Saskatchewan winter ambient temperatures so it doesn't crack when handled.
What's the turnaround on freezer labels?
Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days after you approve the proof. Same-day rush is available for +$40 flat as long as you place the order before 10 AM and approve artwork by mid-morning. Design + print are in the same building so there's no file-handoff delay between vendors.
Can you design the label or do I need print-ready artwork?
Either works. If you have print-ready artwork (AI, PDF, PSD, PNG, JPG), send it and we'll proof it. If you don't, our in-house Photoshop designer builds a label layout for $35 flat with a same-day proof. Logos, ingredient panels, weight/lot tracking fields — all standard label work, all included in the $35.
Who uses these labels in Saskatoon?
Raw pet food brands (Evolution Raw and others), butchers and meat processors, ice cream and frozen dessert makers, frozen meal manufacturers, cold storage operators, and anyone running a freezer line at a Saskatoon food business. Order sizes range from $30 minimum (small format) up to 500–5,000 piece runs for production lines.
What's the difference between freezer labels and regular stickers?
The adhesive. Standard sticker adhesive (used on $11/sqft window decals or general-purpose label stock) starts releasing at low temperatures and fails under condensation cycles. Freezer adhesive ARLPMF7008 is specifically built for -18°C and below, plus repeated thaw cycles when freezer doors open in a warm kitchen. Same 3mil vinyl face, different adhesive chemistry — and the print stays sharp because of our UV ink system.
Can you contour-cut to a custom label shape?
Yes — we cut to rectangle, rounded corner, oval, or custom contour shape on the same job. Setup is included in the per-sqft rate; there's no separate die charge. If you need an unusual shape (kiss-cut sheets, perfed tear-off lot codes), describe it when you call (306) 954-8688 or visit 216 33rd St W and we'll quote it.
Where can I buy freezer labels in Saskatoon?
True Color Display Printing at 216 33rd St W, Saskatoon. Call (306) 954-8688 or email info@true-color.ca to start a quote. Standard hours, in-person pickup, in-house Roland UV printer, $35 design help if you need a label layout built, +$40 flat for same-day rush if your production line can't wait the 1–3 business day standard turnaround.