What materials are available for sticker sheets?

Custom sticker sheets can be made in a wide range of materials. All stickers on one sheet use the same material and adhesive. The material affects durability, print look, opacity and surface finish.

Materials for sticker sheets

• White Vinyl: opaque, durable base. Matte or glossy laminate. Suits most uses. See Vinyl Stickers.

• Transparent: clear base that allows see-through areas. White ink controls where the design is opaque. See Transparent Stickers.

• Holographic: rainbow reflective surface. White ink controls where the effect shows. See Holographic Stickers.

• Mirror: highly reflective, chrome-like finish. White ink recommended for accurate colors. See Mirror Stickers.

• Glitter: sparkle texture in the material. It may soften very fine details. See Glitter Stickers.

• Prismatic: geometric reflective effect with strong visual impact. White ink recommended for legibility. See Prismatic Stickers.

• Brushed Aluminum: metallic brushed texture with a semi-reflective finish. White ink can block the metallic look where needed. See Brushed Aluminum Stickers.

• Kraft Paper: uncoated, natural brown base. Not water-resistant, for indoor use only. See Kraft Paper Stickers.

• Pixie Dust: fine, iridescent shimmer with full-color print on top. See Pixie Dust Stickers.

• Low-tack White Vinyl: removable adhesive for temporary use. See Low-tack Vinyl Stickers.

• Hi-tack White Vinyl: extra-strong adhesive for difficult surfaces. See Hi-tack Vinyl Stickers.

What to think about

Durability: vinyl-based materials are weather-resistant. Specialty textured or metallic materials can vary in flexibility.

Opacity and white ink: transparent, holographic, mirror, brushed aluminum and prismatic may need white ink behind the artwork for opacity and accurate colors.

Indoor or outdoor: vinyl materials, standard and specialty, work outdoors. Kraft paper is for indoor use only.

Finish: most vinyl materials come with a glossy laminate (more durability and UV protection) or a matte laminate (less glare, slightly less UV protection).

Choosing a material

The material affects the look, flexibility and stiffness, adhesive performance, color strength and if the sheet works indoors or outdoors. Start with where the stickers will be used. Unsure? Contact support for advice, or read Choosing the right material for your stickers. For how to set up a sheet, see How do I make sticker sheets?