What is the difference between permanent, hi-tack and low-tack adhesive?

Permanent is the industry-standard adhesive with a medium-strength, long-lasting hold. Hi-tack grips harder, for rough, curved or difficult surfaces, as on Hi-tack Vinyl. Low-tack peels off cleanly for temporary use, as on Low-tack Vinyl.


Choose the right adhesive

The adhesive is the glue layer that makes your sticker or label stick. Which one you need depends on the surface and how long the sticker should stay on.

Permanent adhesive

The industry standard, with medium strength and a long-lasting hold. It is used on most of our stickers and labels, and on all specialty materials such as holographic, glitter and mirror. It is not made to be removed easily and may leave some residue. Our Labels on Roll and Labels on Sheet use permanent adhesive.

Hi-tack adhesive

A high-strength adhesive with a strong initial grab and a durable long-term bond. Use it on difficult surfaces where a permanent adhesive may not hold, such as textured, curved or low-energy surfaces and industrial environments. Available as Hi-tack Vinyl and used on Heavy Duty Stickers.

Low-tack adhesive

A low-strength adhesive, also called removable. It holds during normal use and can be repositioned or removed without leaving residue or damaging most surfaces. Use it for temporary or reusable stickers. Available as Low-tack Vinyl and used on Removable Stickers.