I’ve talked before about ongoing misconceptions that custom stickers damage cars and are not removable. The fact is there are not only many different sticker materials and sticker printing methods, there are many different types and strengths of sticker adhesives. Here is a quick run down on commonly used adhesive types at Websticker. The type of adhesive (combined with material type) used on any sticker project should reflect the desired longevity, the most common application surface and the desired ease of removability. When ordering custom stickers always inform the manufacturer or distributor of the intended end use.
Static Cling – Static cling decals do not have any sticker adhesives but utilize static electricity to hold very temporary or movable graphics to the inside of windows or on smooth product surfaces.
Ultra Removable Adhesive – We use it on many removable bumper stickers, short-term promotions and removable window decals.
Removable Adhesive – Used on most custom removable bumper stickers, promotional stickers and any job where removing the sticker as one piece with no residue left behind is important to advertiser or end user.
Permanent Adhesive – Equipment stickers, helmet stickers, product decals, signage… permanent adhesives should be used for stickers meant to stay where they are applied for as long as possible.
Rough Surface Adhesive – For moderately rough or textured surfaces this adhesive (together with a flexible vinyl) conforms and molds for stronger adhesion.
High Tack adhesives – Used with special polyester materials this adhesive adds extra grip on smooth, flat surfaces.
For security applications destructible acrylic and tamper-evident polyesters are also available. The materials combined with a permanent sticker adhesives are designed to be either extremely difficult to remove completely due to break up of material or leave “tamper evident” material behind when removed.
Review your specific applications with manufacturer and if the level of adhesion is important to your project make sure you test materials and adhesives. Ask for samples. Different manufacturers may have differing versions of “removable” and “permanent” sticker/decal products. Remember the #1 question that needs to be addressed from a manufacturing or printing stand point is where are the stickers, decals or labels being used and applied. Contact Websticker.com about any custom sticker questions or need.
Hello! I just wanna ask if the removable adhesive that you have remains to be “sticky” when used in papers/stickers. I mean, we want to use it for a material that can be removed and be re-attached according to the user’s specification. Or is there any solutions for the maintenance of the adhesion property?
Hi Kathrina – There are several adhesives and materials that can be reused multiple times. They are usually not just referred to as “removable” but often “repositionable” or “ultra removable”. “Static” also works on some surfaces (like glass, smooth appliances, or monitors). What is best will depend on the surface the stickers are applied to and quantity of removals and re-applications. For our Gawk Stop webcam blocking product, for instance, we use an ultra removable adhesive on vinyl. Repositionable paper labels are also available when durability is not as much of an issue.
I would never have figured out what “removable adhesive” meant. I thought maybe it could mean the adhesive is covered with a backing that gets removed. So I can really get this off my car without any work?
Hi Paula – Yes, you should be able to get stickers with “removable adhesive” off of a car by just peeling them off in one piece. It does help for the vinyl (and adhesive) to be warm. Also, the longer the sticker is applied to car the more the adhesive will set, so after a year or so it will not be quite as easy, but still should not be a problem if heated up and peeled slowly.
Hello,
I am working with L&T TechnologyServices.
I have a project for USA based client.
I want the Customised glue stickers which is “IP67” rated.
Can you provide me the same.
Awaiting your Response.
Thank you,
Himanshu Swami
L&T Technology Services
Hi Himanshu – An IP67 rating means that an object is totally protected against dust and protected against the effect of immersion between 15 cm and 1m. We do not offer any decals that are specifically IP67 rated, and our adhesives are water-based acrylic and are not suitable for prolonged immersion. Unfortunately, we have no item that we can recommend for this type of application. Thanks for the inquiry.
Thank you Jeff for the reply.
Actully the sticker wont be immersed for soo long in the water. As the sticker will be used on the electronic equipment.
It is a requirement that it should be water and dust proof.
Do you provide the stickers which are dust and water proof.?
Its should have service -40 °C to +85 °C
i want the sticker somewhat like a
“SEMI-TRANSPARENT” as i will be using it over the LED lights. So that the light should pass throught the sticker so one can see the light indications.
Can you provide such stickers?
Awaiting your response.
Yes – we can take care of this. I will e-mail you directly with info. Thanks, Jeff
Hello –
We would like to use the “ultra-removable” stickers on our ceramic drinkware items. The stickers need to have little to no residue after removal. Please send samples to address below:
Hi, what would be the best adhesive for something like a smartphone screen protector?
Hi Thomas – There are many options and the best one probably depends on how long the sticker is going to stay positioned on the screen (adhesives can get stronger with time) and if it is desired that the sticker be re-positionable (used, moved, and reused). For computer screens and flat glass surfaces static vinyl is best (no adhesive). But, the static often won’t work on casings and metallic surfaces. In those cases an ultra- removable or re-positionable adhesives can be necessary. Testing different materials and adhesives for your particular application is best. E-mail me if you want to discuss your particular idea or use.
Hello my name is Natalie and I work for ReneSola, a solar panel manufacturing company. We are looking to buy stickers for our modules. they must be removable (almost like a window decal). Do you offer this?
Thanks
Hi Natalie, we do have stickers that are ultra removable that will work for you. Just give us a call 802-253-6361 or fill out our
Hello,
I’m requesting samples of your freezer grade stickers both with semi gloss and matte.
Thank you.
Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich
699 S Mill Ave Ste 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
Hi Tina – Yes, there are special adhesives for freezer use and we also recommend overlaminating labels if they will be in freezers or anywhere where moisture is possible. We’ll get some samples right out to you. Thanks!