The Zebra Z-Band Wristbands family delivers a versatile line of direct thermal wristbands engineered for healthcare, events and access control environments where reliable identification, printability and wear comfort are essential. Available in neonatal and adult formats and multiple colors and finishes, these polypropylene-based bands include options with soft nylon backing for sensitive skin, antimicrobial coatings, tamper-evident closures and waterproof construction. Designed for on-demand direct thermal printing, perforated roll formats and a range of packaging options, Z-Band wristbands simplify issuance, improve scan rates and reduce reissuance. The product range supports clinical safety, color coding and high-volume event workflows through durable materials and proven printer compatibility.
Key Features
- Direct thermal printing: Enables ribbon-free, on-demand printing for crisp barcodes and variable data across hospital and event workflows.
- Secure adhesive & tamper-evident: Permanent or permanent acrylic adhesives with tamper-evident designs reduce unauthorized transfer and loss.
- Durable, water-resistant construction: Polypropylene materials with waterproof and tear-resistant properties preserve legibility and reliability in clinical and guest environments.
- Clinical safety options: Latex-free, MR-Safe and antimicrobial-coated variants support infection control and comfortable wear for sensitive or neonatal skin.
- Flexible formats & packaging: Available in neonatal and adult sizes, perforated rolls and cartridges for efficient handling and high-volume deployment.
Specifications
- Brand: Zebra
- Product Reference: Zebra Z-Band Wristbands
- Printing Technology / Method: Direct Thermal
- Materials: Polypropylene; White polypropylene with soft nylon backing
- Widths / Lengths (examples): 19 mm x 195 mm (Neonatal); 1.00 in x 10.00 in; 0.75 in x 11 in
- Adhesive Type: Permanent adhesive; Permanent Acrylic; Permanent, tamper-evident
- Tamper Evident: Yes (where specified)
- Waterproof / Water Resistance: Waterproof / minimal water exposure (variants)
- Latex Free: Yes (selected variants)
- Antimicrobial Coating: Yes (selected variants)
- MR-Safe: Yes (selected variants)
- Perforation: Perforated between bands/labels (where specified)
- Printer Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of Zebra desktop and mobile printers (examples include GC420d, GC420t, GK420d, GK420t, GT800, GX420d, GX420t, GX430t, HC100, LP and TLP series)
- Packaging / Quantities: 275 per cartridge (neonatal kit 6 cartridges); 350 per roll; 800 per roll; rolls per carton/box and case quantities vary by SKU
- Scannable Duration: Up to 14 days (selected clinical variants)
- Operating / Application Temperatures: Minimum application 10 °C; Operating range -40 to 60 °C (selected variant)
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