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Choosing the Right Custom Sticker Materials for Your Project

Creating custom stickers or labels for your brand or business starts with one key decision: choosing the right custom sticker materials. At Abacas Studios, we offer a wide range, whether you are looking for materials designed for different surfaces, applications, and design goals, or need a temporary sticker or a durable label that stays put, we have the perfect solution.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through our most popular sticker types, including two of our specialist options: Hi-Tac and Removable stickers. For those searching for custom sticker materials, these are standout choices.

Here are just a few of the sticker materials available at Abacas Studios:

  • Gloss White Vinyl: Offers a clean, vibrant finish ideal for product labels and brand stickers.
  • Matt White Vinyl: Delivers a subtle, premium look without the shine.
  • Clear Vinyl: Perfect for transparent window decals or designs with see-through elements.
  • Window Stickers: Designed for placement inside windows, facing outwards.
  • Silver and Gold Stickers: Add a shiny, premium, metallic finish to any design.

You can laminate each of these options to increase durability and protect them from scratching, UV exposure, and moisture. As a result, they work especially well for outdoor or high-use environments.

Hi-Tac Stickers: When You Need Staying Power

Hi-Tac stickers come with a stronger adhesive than standard vinyl. Choose these when you need your sticker to stay firmly in place for the long term, or when applying to hard-to-stick surfaces like low-energy plastics.

Best uses include:

  • Industrial equipment labels
  • Outdoor signage
  • Wheelie bin stickers
  • Hard hat branding
  • Long-term safety or instruction labels

Once applied, Hi-Tac stickers resist peeling and stay put—even on cold, rough, or uneven surfaces.

Removable Stickers: Flexible and Temporary

Removable stickers work well when you want firm adhesion without long-term commitment. These use a special low-tack adhesive, making them easy to apply, reposition, and remove without leaving any sticky residue.

Ideal for:

  • Price stickers on prescription glasses
  • Limited edition product labels
  • Special offer or seasonal promos
  • Event branding with specific dates
  • Temporary car stickers
  • Trial packaging or short-run product launches

Thanks to their flexibility, removable stickers suit products or projects where change is part of the plan.

Lamination Options for Added Protection

Lamination adds a protective layer to your custom sticker materials, shielding them from:

  • Scratches
  • UV fading
  • Water damage

This makes laminated stickers a smart choice for food and drink products, outdoor labels, or anything handled frequently.

Custom Sizes and Shapes

Every order at Abacas Studios is made to measure. We cut your stickers to any shape or size (within reason), allowing full freedom in your artwork. Want intricate logos, unique contours, or playful shapes? We can handle it.

Not Sure What You Need?

Choosing a sticker material doesn’t have to be difficult. Tell us what you’re using it for, and we’ll recommend the best custom sticker materials for you.

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