Circle
50mm to 300mm
Size is the diameter
Sticker Types Guide
This guide explains the sticker options we print, and when to choose each one.
Shape and size
Circle, square and rectangle give the lowest price per sticker. Follow my design cuts around the outline of your artwork, such as a logo or a character.
Square
50 × 50mm to 300 × 300mm
Size is width × height
Rectangle
100 × 50mm to 300 × 150mm
Size is width × height
Follow my design
Up to 50, 100, 200 or 300mm
Pick the size that fits the longest side of your artwork
Do I need to supply a cut line?
No, but you are welcome to. We draw the cut line for every shape. For Follow my design we may send you a digital proof before we print, so Follow my design and Raised UV go on our Standard turnaround, not Rush.
How they are provided
The cut decides how your stickers arrive. Once peeled, every option gives the same sticker. Only the backing changes.
Cheapest
On a roll
Kiss cut, side by side on a roll
Choose it if you:
- Need the same sticker many times over
- Label products or packaging by hand
- Want many stickers in one roll, ready to peel
Good value
On a backing square
Kiss cut, each on its own square of backing
Choose it if you:
- Want each sticker on its own square or rectangle backing
- Post or bag stickers and want the edges kept clean
- Have a thin or detailed design that peels more easily from a larger backing
Fully finished
To shape
Die cut, backing cut to the sticker shape
Choose it if you:
- Hand stickers out loose, in packs or at events
- Want the backing to follow the shape of the sticker
- Want no border around the design
Kiss cut
The blade cuts through the vinyl only (the dashed line). The sticker stays on its backing until you peel it.
Die cut
The blade cuts through the vinyl and the backing (the solid line). Each sticker comes loose, on a backing in its own shape.
Material
Every material starts with the same base: a full 6 colour UV print on calendared monomeric vinyl. It is waterproof, safe in a dishwasher on most standard cycles, and rated 2 to 5 years outdoors. The four materials differ only in the top layer.
Standard Vinyl
Printed vinyl, no laminate
Our everyday sticker that is great indoors and out.
- Layers, top to bottom
- Print, White vinyl, Backing
- Best for
- Most jobs, indoors and out
- Smallest run
- 25 stickers
Heavy Duty Gloss
Gloss laminate over the print
UV protected, while colours stay punchy and shiny.
- Layers, top to bottom
- Gloss laminate, Print, White vinyl, Backing
- Best for
- Outside, where colour is important
- Smallest run
- 100 stickers
Heavy Duty Matt
Matt laminate over the print
Same protection as gloss with no glare under lights.
- Layers, top to bottom
- Matt laminate, Print, White vinyl, Backing
- Best for
- Outside or under bright lights, without glare
- Smallest run
- 100 stickers
Raised UV
Tactile clear coat, no laminate
Raised clear layers you can feel. Our best-looking sticker.
- Layers, top to bottom
- Raised clear coat on the artwork, Print, White vinyl, Backing
- Best for
- Product branding and premium packaging
- Smallest run
- 100 stickers
Standard turnaround only, as it may need a digital proof first
Do I need a laminate?
Most short-run stickers do not. The base vinyl is already waterproof and rated 2 to 5 years outdoors. A gloss or matt laminate adds scuff resistance and slows UV fade, for harsher outdoor use. Raised UV has no laminate, because a laminate would cover the raised texture.
Common jobs, and what to choose
A starting point for the jobs we see most. Where it says your choice, any option works.
| The job | Shape | How they are provided | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labelling products or packaging by hand | Circle or rectangle | On a roll | Standard Vinyl |
| Premium product branding | Your choice | Your choice | Raised UV |
| Handing out at events or in merch packs | Your choice | To shape or on a backing square | Standard Vinyl |
| A logo or character cut to its outline | Follow my design | To shape or on a backing square | Your choice |
| Posting stickers in envelopes or bags | Your choice | On a backing square | Your choice |
| Outdoors, where colour must last | Your choice | Your choice | Heavy Duty Gloss |
| Under bright shop lights | Your choice | Your choice | Heavy Duty Matt |
Other sticker types
Some jobs need a different material or adhesive. These lines have their own pages.
Bumper Stickers
A heavier vinyl with a stronger adhesive, for vehicle bumpers, panels and outdoor surfaces. Kiss cut on a sheet or die cut.
View bumper stickers ›Sheet Labels
Full colour labels on white adhesive-backed paper, pre-cut on A4 sheets and ready to apply.
View sheet labels ›Wall Decals
Photo-Tex fabric stickers that come off walls clean. Removable and reusable. Quoted per job.
View wall decals ›Cut Vinyl Lettering
Solid-colour vinyl cut to the shape of your artwork, with no background. For shopfronts, vehicle doors and feature walls.
View cut vinyl lettering ›Putting your stickers on a window, a wall or a vehicle? Read our vinyl sticker application guide.
Ready to build your stickers?
Pick the cut, material and shape in our configurator. The price updates as you go, and every file gets an artwork check before we print.