STICKER PRINTING TERMINOLOGY
ADHESIVE
REPOSITIONABLE STICKERS
• Back—Adhesive is on the back of the label. If this label is being
Patterned adhesive that allows the label to be applied and
applied to a window, it will go on the outside of the window.
reapplied to almost any surface. Removes cleanly leaving
no residue.
• Face—Adhesive is on the front of the label. If this label is being
applied to a window, it will go on the inside of the window.
REVERSE
BACKSIDE PRINTING
Image is created by the label stock color showing through
the ink coverage.
Also known as Liner Print. Copy is printed on the liner of
the label. This printing method is used to offer coupons or
REWIND DIRECTION
convey additional information.
:
BLEED
Ink extends to the edge of the label.
BOPP STOCK
WHITE BOPP: White film, tear resistant. Recommended for
water bottles. Permanent adhesive only.
CORES
The inner diameter of a roll of labels. 1" and 3" cardboard
cores are available upon request. Final finishing could be
coreless or cardboard cores. If nothing is specified, core type
will be determined by the factory.
EMBOSS
An image is pressed into the material to raise it above the
normal level of the material.
EXTENDED LIFE DURABLE DECALS
Stickers are manufactured to withstand harsh environments
and rugged applications. Durable for up to 4 years.
SINGLE
LAMINATION
Stickers are individually cut and stacked.
Clear plastic coating that provides extra durability.
SPOT COLOR PRINTING
• Matte—Can be written on
The use of one ink for each color printed. Separate plates are
• Textured—Used to add texture to labels
required for each ink color being applied to a material.
• Shiny—Shiny coating
STATIC CLING
MACHINE APPLIED
Stickers have no adhesive and adhere to glass or other smooth
surfaces with static electricity.
These labels are set up to meet the requirements of the machine
that will be applying them. The core size, rewind direction and
SQUARE CUT
maximum roll size will often need to be confirmed.
Also known as Butt Cut or Kiss Cut. These labels are cut
OPAQUE
exactly to size with no excess liner around the label. Order
any size from 1/4" x 1/4" to 12" x 38".
A darkened adhesive used as a “cover up". Restricts copy
from showing through the face stock.
TINT
PERFORATION
The entire surface of the label stock is covered with ink.
Also known as flood coat.
Liner is perforated between the labels allowing them to
be easily separated.
VARNISHES
PLI-A-PRINT STOCK
Liquid coatings that are printed onto the label surface.
This material is good for application to plastic bags
• UV—UV-cured varnish, very high gloss
or uneven surfaces.
• Water based—Protects label from slight moisture,
less durable than UV varnish
PRESSURE SENSITIVE STICKER
• Matte—Dull varnish, can be written on
A self-adhesive label that is easily applied to a surface
• Spot—Only part of the label is varnished
by pressure.
WEATHERPROOF STICKERS
PROCESS COLOR PRINTING
These labels can withstand heat, cold, water and sunlight
Also known as Four Color or Full Color Printing. The use of
for up to 1-1/2 years.
four ink colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) to create
an image, such as a photograph.
INK COLORS
Standard Ink Colors: No charge for these standard colors (Additional ink color charge applies if using more than one color)
Black
Red
Yellow
Reflex Blue
Green
White
Process Blue
Violet
Brown
Burgundy
Orange
Hunter Green
Golden Yellow
Rubine Red
Teal
More Ink Colors: $15.00 per color (Additional ink color charge applies if using more than one color)
Gold
Silver
Dark Gray
Ivory
Light Green
Light Gray
Medium Blue
Warm Red
Custom color matches are available: $42.00 per color
Mint Green
FOIL IMPRINT COLORS
STANDARD FOIL IMPRINT COLORS
White
Black
Gold
Silver
Red
Copper
Blue
Green
Purple
Pink
Teal
HOLOGRAPHIC FOIL IMPRINT COLORS
Holographic Sparkle
Holographic
Holographic
Holographic
Holographic Rainbow
Cracked Ice
Faceted Spin
Hyperplaid
STANDARD STICKER STOCKS
Blue Fluorescent
Estate Stock #9
Natural Kraft
Tamper Evident-Checkered
White Polypropylene (BOPP)
(Face Adhesive)
Blue Litho
Gold Foil-Removable-Shiny*
Orange Fluorescent (Pumpkin)
Tamper Evident-Destructible
White Polypropylene Removable
Bright Chrome Domed
Gold Foil-Shiny
Orange Fluorescent Removable*
Tamper Evident-Void
(Face Adhesive)
Brushed Chrome Domed
Gold Foil-Dull
Pli-A-Print (White Litho)
White BOPP*
White Polypropylene Repositionable
Chrome Polyester-Shiny
Gold Polyester-Matte*
Pink Fluorescent
White BOPP Removable
White Static Cling
Clear Polyester
Gold Polypropylene-Shiny*
Pink Fluorescent Removable*
White Bumper Stock
White Semi-Gloss Tire Adhesive*
Clear Polyester Domed*
Green Fluorescent
Red Fluorescent
White Bumper Stock Removable
White Gloss-Computer
Clear Polyester High Tack
Green Fluorescent Removable*
Red Fluorescent Removable
White Gloss
White Opaque Vinyl*
Clear Polypropylene (BOPP)
Ivory Semi-Gloss
Reflective
White Gloss Freezer
White Vinyl
Clear Polypropylene Removable
Kimdura*
Silver Chrome Polyester
White Gloss Opaque
White Vinyl Domed
Clear Static Cling
Laser-Shiny Gold Foil
Silver Foil-Shiny
White Gloss Removable
White Vinyl High Tack
Clear Vinyl*
Laser-Shiny Silver Foil
Silver Foil-Shiny Removable*
White Gloss Repositionable
Yellow Bumper Stock
Clear Vinyl High Tack
Laser Matte Clear
Silver Foil-Dull
White Litho
Yellow Fluorescent (Chartreuse)
EDP Litho-Computer
Laser White Opaque
Silver Polyester-Brushed
White Litho Freezer
Yellow Fluorescent Removable*
EDP Litho Removable-Computer
Laser White Removable
Silver Polyester-Matte
White Litho Opaque
Yellow Gloss
Estate Stock #4
Laser White Gloss
Silver Polypropylene-Shiny
White Litho Removable
Yellow Litho
Estate Stock #8
Laser White Litho
Stone Stock*
White Polyester
Yellow Vinyl
STANDARD DISTINCTIVE PRODUCTS STOCKS
LAMINATIONS
Magnets:
Printed Tape:
Barricade Banner:
Hang Tags:
Shiny
20 Mil (Indoor)
White Pressure Sensitive Tape
Yellow 4 Mil
23 mil Polyethylene
Matte
35 Mil (Outdoor)
Clear Pressure Sensitive Tape
Orange 4 Mil
Soft Touch
Kraft Reinforced Water Activated
Textured
White Reinforced Water Activated
Enviromentally conscious product. Sourced from sustainable suppliers.
*Please use our offline chat button to get a quote for details. Additional upcharges and turnaround may apply to certain stocks. Paper stocks and ink colors are computer generated and
may vary from actual colors. Note: We produce many labels not listed in this catalog. Layflat liner is available for some stocks.