Durable Stickers

Tetoron (PET)

Characteristics: Waterproof, tear-resistant, abrasion-resistant, heat-resistant, strong adhesion, oil-resistant (transparent PET is not oil-resistant). Uses: Electronic product labels, asset tags, machinery equipment labels, circuit board stickers.

Waterproof Stickers

Synthetic Paper (PP/PVC)

Characteristics: Plastic-like properties, waterproof, tear-resistant, highly durable, relatively affordable. Uses: Refrigerated/frozen food labels, beverage labels, cosmetic bottle labels.

Warning/Instruction Stickers

Vinyl

Characteristics: Industrial-grade material, high flexibility, chemical-resistant, UV-resistant (suitable for outdoors), excellent weather resistance. Uses: Pipe markers, outdoor warning signs, fleet decals.

General Labels

Coated Paper

Characteristics: Inexpensive, smooth surface, good color reproduction, but not water or oil-resistant. Uses: Product barcodes, logistics labels, internal warehouse labels (non-harsh environment).

Security Stickers

Destructible Vinyl, VOID Stickers

Characteristics: Difficult to remove intact, used for tamper-proofing and warranty seals. Uses: Product warranty labels, sealing stickers.

1. Requirement Confirmation and Design

Determine the sticker’s size, shape, quantity, content, and usage environment, and select the most suitable material and adhesive type (e.g., permanent, removable).

Artwork Preparation: Files must be set to CMYK color mode, text outlined, and include bleed (approx. 3mm) and safety margins to prevent cutting errors.

2. Plate Making (Traditional Printing)

If using traditional methods like letterpress or offset printing, printing plates (e.g., photopolymer plates, PS plates) must be made based on the design artwork.

Multi-color printing requires separate plates for each color to ensure precise registration.

3. Printing

Use a printing press (e.g., letterpress, screen, or digital machine) to print the design and text onto the sticker face stock.

The printer must control ink coverage and color saturation, especially whether transparent stickers require an underlying layer of white ink as a base.

4. Post-Processing

To enhance durability, protect the ink, or improve texture, the following processes are performed:

Many industrial stickers are laminated to achieve water, scratch, and oil resistance.

Lamination: Glossy film (adds shine) or matte film (provides a matte texture, scratch-resistant).

Varnishing/Oiling: Adds a layer of ink protection.

Hot Stamping (Gold/Silver): Adds metallic luster to specific areas, used for brand marking.

5. Die-Cutting and Punching

The stickers are cut according to their shape. Cutting methods include:

Roll form is best suited for factory automatic labeling machines, significantly boosting production efficiency.

Kiss-Cutting (Half-Cut): Cuts only the sticker face stock, leaving the release liner (backing paper) intact, making it easy to peel.

Through-Cutting (Single-Cut): The sticker and backing paper are fully cut, suitable for single sheet distribution.

Roll Form: Continuous stickers, half-cut and wound onto a core.

6. Quality Inspection and Delivery

Check the print color, cutting precision, adhesion, etc., against the order specifications, and package and deliver according to customer requirements.

For roll stickers, the core inner diameter and label dispensing direction must be confirmed before shipping to match the customer's labeling machine specifications.