Q: What's the difference between Stickers and Labels?

Stickers are designed for promotions, branding, and outdoor use, while Labels are designed for product packaging. Custom Stickers are durable, weather-resistant, and available as individual stickers or on rolls. They're ideal for water bottles, laptops, vehicles, giveaways, and retail merchandise. Most stickers include UV protection and are resistant to water, oil, scratches, and fading. Custom Labels are finished on rolls and designed for packaging applications such as bottles, jars, candles, cosmetics, food products, and shipping boxes. They can be applied by hand or machine and are available in a wider range of material options, including clear, paper, recycled paper, and kraft paper labels. Choose stickers if you need: Promotional stickers or branded merchandise Outdoor durability Individual stickers for handouts or retail sales Specialty materials like holographic, glitter, or glow-in-the-dark Choose labels if you need: Product packaging or container labeling Roll labels for hand or machine application Food, beverage, cosmetic, or candle labels Clear, paper, recycled paper, or kraft label materials

Q: What’s the difference between matte and glossy stickers?

Matte and glossy refer to the sticker’s laminate finish. The finish affects how your design looks, not whether the sticker is durable. Glossy laminate has a shiny, reflective finish that makes colors appear brighter and more vibrant. Matte laminate has a smooth, low-glare finish that creates a softer, more refined look. The best choice depends on the material and visual effect you want: White BOPP Stickers: Glossy adds bold color and shine, while matte creates a softer, low-glare finish that you can write on with a permanent marker. Clear Stickers: Glossy creates a polished, glass-like look, while matte creates a semi-frosted appearance that softens transparency and reduces glare. Holographic Stickers: Glossy enhances the rainbow shimmer and reflective effect, while matte creates a more muted metallic finish with a softer sheen.

Question 1

What are Custom Stickers?

Accepted Answer

Custom Stickers are printed to your artwork and available in multiple materials and sticker types, including Individual Stickers (Die Cut), Sticker Sheets, and Sticker Rolls (Kiss Cut).

Question 2

What size should my Custom Sticker be?

Accepted Answer

StickerGiant offers custom sticker sizes from 0.5" × 0.5" up to 11" × 14", so the best size depends on where you’ll use it.

1 inch (about the size of a quarter): Small items or subtle branding
2 inch (about the size of an Oreo): Laptops, water bottles
2 × 3.5 inch (business card size): Events, promos, handouts

If you’re unsure, cut a piece of paper to size and place it where the sticker will go. You’ll always receive a proof before printing.

Need help deciding, check out our "What Size Should My Sticker or Label Be" guide.

Question 3

Are Custom Stickers water resistant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All of our Custom Stickers are water resistant and also resist UV, oil, and scratches. They perform well in rain, snow, and brief water exposure, but are not designed for long-term submersion.

Need more detail? Read our full explanation of water-resistant vs waterproof stickers.

Question 4

Are Custom Stickers dishwasher safe?

Accepted Answer

Our Custom Stickers are water resistant and durable, but not dishwasher safe. Repeated dishwasher cycles can affect the laminate over time. For best results, we recommend hand washing.

Question 5

Can I order Custom Stickers in bulk?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer low minimums for small runs and support bulk orders for larger quantities. Whether you’re ordering a few dozen or several thousand, you can choose the quantity that fits your needs.

Question 6

What's the difference between Stickers and Labels?

Accepted Answer

Stickers are designed for promotions, branding, and outdoor use, while Labels are designed for product packaging.

Custom Stickers are durable, weather-resistant, and available as individual stickers or on rolls. They're ideal for water bottles, laptops, vehicles, giveaways, and retail merchandise. Most stickers include UV protection and are resistant to water, oil, scratches, and fading.

Custom Labels are finished on rolls and designed for packaging applications such as bottles, jars, candles, cosmetics, food products, and shipping boxes. They can be applied by hand or machine and are available in a wider range of material options, including clear, paper, recycled paper, and kraft paper labels.

Choose stickers if you need:

Promotional stickers or branded merchandise
Outdoor durability
Individual stickers for handouts or retail sales
Specialty materials like holographic, glitter, or glow-in-the-dark

Choose labels if you need:

Product packaging or container labeling
Roll labels for hand or machine application
Food, beverage, cosmetic, or candle labels
Clear, paper, recycled paper, or kraft label materials

Question 7

What’s the difference between matte and glossy stickers?

Accepted Answer

Matte and glossy refer to the sticker’s laminate finish. The finish affects how your design looks, not whether the sticker is durable.

Glossy laminate has a shiny, reflective finish that makes colors appear brighter and more vibrant. Matte laminate has a smooth, low-glare finish that creates a softer, more refined look.

The best choice depends on the material and visual effect you want:

White BOPP Stickers: Glossy adds bold color and shine, while matte creates a softer, low-glare finish that you can write on with a permanent marker.
Clear Stickers: Glossy creates a polished, glass-like look, while matte creates a semi-frosted appearance that softens transparency and reduces glare.
Holographic Stickers: Glossy enhances the rainbow shimmer and reflective effect, while matte creates a more muted metallic finish with a softer sheen.

Question 8

Can I get my Custom Stickers fast?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Orders print in 2–5 business days after proof approval. If you need your stickers sooner, Rush Printing is available on most products to speed up production.

Rush Printing affects production time only. Shipping speed is selected separately at checkout, and availability depends on production capacity.

Learn more about Rush Printing.

Material	White polypropylene (BOPP)	Surface Wear Resistance	Scratch resistant; resists everyday scuffs and abrasion
Thickness	2.6 mil	UV Resistant	Yes
Backing Liner	Individual Stickers (Die Cut) and Sticker Sheets: split backing; Sticker Rolls (Kiss Cut): roll liner.	Oil Resistant	Yes
Adhesive	Permanent acrylic adhesive	Writable	Yes (matte lamination only, permanent marker only)
Protective Finish	Glossy or matte laminate	Care & Cleaning	Hand wash recommended. Dishwashers may affect the lamination over time.
Water Resistant	Yes	Temperature Tolerance	–65°F to 200°F (after application)
Outdoor Durability	Up to 12–18 months outdoors	Notes	Best all-purpose sticker; durable, flexible, and great for branding, merch, and packaging.

Material	White polypropylene (BOPP)
Thickness	2.6 mil
Backing Liner	Individual Stickers (Die Cut) and Sticker Sheets: split backing; Sticker Rolls (Kiss Cut): roll liner.
Adhesive	Permanent acrylic adhesive
Protective Finish	Glossy or matte laminate
Water Resistant	Yes
Outdoor Durability	Up to 12–18 months outdoors
Surface Wear Resistance	Scratch resistant; resists everyday scuffs and abrasion
UV Resistant	Yes
Oil Resistant	Yes
Writable	Yes (matte lamination only, permanent marker only)
Care & Cleaning	Hand wash recommended. Dishwashers may affect the lamination over time.
Temperature Tolerance	–65°F to 200°F (after application)
Notes	Best all-purpose sticker; durable, flexible, and great for branding, merch, and packaging.

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What's the difference between Stickers and Labels?

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