Question 1

What's the difference between a sticker and a label?

Accepted Answer

A sticker tends to be decorative or promotional, meant to be seen and enjoyed, like branding on a laptop or a fun design handed out at an event. A label is more functional, usually carrying information like ingredients, batch numbers or organisational details rather than existing purely to look good. In practice the two terms overlap a lot, and the products themselves are often physically identical, it's really the purpose behind them that differs.

Question 2

What can I use your stickers and labels for?

Accepted Answer

They work well across a wide range of uses, labelling bottles, boxes and food packaging, general product and inventory labels, shipping and address labels, and marketing stickers handed out at events. The roll format in particular suits anywhere you're applying a lot of labels regularly, since it's much quicker to peel from a roll than pick individual stickers off a sheet. It's worth thinking about what the label needs to survive, moisture, cold storage or handling, so you can match the material and adhesive to the specific product.

Question 3

Can I print my own sticker designs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can upload your own artwork using our templates, or build a design from scratch with the online designer tool if you don't already have something ready. Either way, we handle the printing and cutting once your file's confirmed, so there's no need for design experience to get a finished sticker that looks the part.

Question 4

What shapes can I print my labels in?

Accepted Answer

Round, square, rectangle and custom shapes are all available, so you're not limited to a standard shape if your branding calls for something different. A custom shape can make a label stand out more on shelf, though a simple standard shape is usually quicker and cheaper to produce.

Question 5

Which materials should I choose for indoor versus outdoor use?

Accepted Answer

Paper, polypropylene, foil and uncoated materials all work well indoors, where they aren't exposed to rain or damp, with paper and uncoated stocks the most cost effective for general use and polypropylene or foil suiting anything wanting a bit more durability or a premium look. Outdoors is a different story, you need waterproof material, UV-resistant printing and a strong adhesive together, since a label that resists water but fades in sunlight, or resists UV but lifts in the rain, will still fail outside. Pairing a waterproof material with a gloss laminate is generally the most reliable combination for genuine outdoor durability.

Question 6

Do you offer window stickers for inside application?

Accepted Answer

Yes, choose the mirrored printing option, which flips your design so that when it's applied to the inside of the glass, it reads correctly when viewed from outside. This is the standard approach for window graphics you want visible to people walking past rather than to someone standing inside the shop.

Question 7

How should I store Labels on a Roll?

Accepted Answer

Store rolls standing upright rather than lying flat or stacked on their side, since pressure on the cardboard core from lying down can distort the roll and cause labels to peel unevenly when you come to use them. Keeping rolls somewhere dry and at a stable temperature also helps the adhesive perform properly when you do apply them.

Question 8

How do I apply labels correctly and get proper adhesion?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the surface is clean and completely dry before you start, since dust, grease or moisture is the most common reason a label fails to stick properly. Using a ruler or straight edge as a guide keeps placement consistent across multiple items, and pressing from the centre outward as you apply helps avoid trapping air bubbles underneath. It's also worth choosing a permanent or removable adhesive based on whether you'll ever need to take the label off cleanly, and testing on the actual surface first if you're unsure how it'll perform.

Question 9

Are vinyl floor stickers safe on busy walkways?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl floor stickers are made to be walked over, but a smooth gloss finish can get slippery once it's picked up dirt or moisture, especially somewhere with a lot of footfall. If the sticker's going somewhere that gets wet, like near an entrance, it's worth choosing a textured or anti-slip laminate rather than a standard gloss finish.

Question 10

Can a permanent sticker be removed cleanly if I change my mind?

Accepted Answer

Not always without some effort. A permanent adhesive is designed to stay put, so peeling it off later can leave residue or damage the surface underneath, especially if it's been there a while. If there's a chance you'll want to remove it later, a removable adhesive is the safer choice from the start, even though it won't hold quite as firmly.

Question 11

Is VAT charged on stickers and labels?

Accepted Answer

Stickers and labels are treated as a functional product rather than the zero-rated printed matter category that covers things like leaflets, so VAT normally applies. The price shown at checkout will already include whatever's applicable, so there's nothing extra to work out yourself.

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