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Sticker Materials
Sticker Materials & Finishes
How a sticker looks and performs depends on three separate things: the material (its appearance and physical properties), the adhesive (how it attaches and removes), and the finish (the surface treatment applied over the print). Our sticker materials use PET, PP, or Kraft Paper as their base, and the finish options depend on the material. This page covers materials and finishes for Stickers only. Labels and Decals have their own material and finish systems.
Materials
Most Sticker materials use our Permanent adhesive. Hi-tack and Low-tack Vinyl use different adhesive systems, which are explained below.
White Vinyl
Our standard white sticker material.
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Family: PP
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte, Cracked Ice
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Hi-tack Vinyl
A white PP material with a stronger adhesive system.
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Family: PP
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Adhesive: Hi-tack (strong initial adhesion and a durable, long-term bond)
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Available finishes: Glossy
Low-tack Vinyl
A white PP material with a low-tack adhesive designed for removal. Used for Removable Stickers.
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Family: PP
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Adhesive: Low-tack (peels away without leaving residue or damaging most surfaces)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte
Holographic
A rainbow, light-shifting material that creates a holographic effect.
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Family: PET
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte, Cracked Ice
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Transparent
Also called Clear. It's fully transparent by default. Used for Front Adhesive Stickers.
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Family: PP
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte, Cracked Ice
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Mirror
A highly reflective, mirror-like material.
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Family: PP
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte
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Glitter
A sparkly, glitter-effect material.
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Family: PET
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte (available on request)
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Brushed Aluminum
An industrial brushed-metal texture and shine.
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Family: PET
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy, Matte (available on request)
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Prismatic
A light-refracting visual effect.
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Family: PET
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy
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Pixie Dust
A sparkly effect material. It comes with Score Back by default.
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Family: PET
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Glossy
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Kraft Paper
A natural paper material with a distinct kraft texture. Not waterproof.
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Family: Kraft Paper
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Adhesive: Permanent (industry-standard, medium-strength, long-lasting hold)
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Available finishes: Uncoated only (not available with a laminate)
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Finishes
A laminate finish goes over the printed sticker material. It adds protection and gives the sticker its final look and feel. The finishes available to you depend on the material you choose.
Glossy A glossy laminate finish.
Matte A matte laminate finish. We use two matte variants and pick the right one for your material, so you don't choose between them.
Cracked Ice A specialty laminate-effect finish.
Uncoated No laminate is applied. Kraft Paper is supplied uncoated, so it doesn't have the laminate protection described above.
Material and finish compatibility
Use this table to quickly check which finishes are available with each material.
Material | Glossy | Matte | Cracked Ice |
White Vinyl | x | x | x |
Hi-tack Vinyl | x | ||
Low-tack Vinyl | x | ||
Transparent | x | x | x |
Holographic | x | x | x |
Mirror | x | x | |
Glitter | x | x* | |
Brushed Aluminum | x | x* | |
Prismatic | x | ||
Pixie Dust | x | ||
Kraft Paper |
*Available on request.
Related support
To see which materials and finishes each product is available in, check its product page: Die-Cut Stickers, Kiss-Cut Stickers, Sticker Sheets, Singles on Sheet, Sticker Packs, Front Adhesive Stickers, Hang Tag Stickers, Heavy Duty Stickers, Removable Stickers.