Sticker Type | Durability* | Water & Humidity Resistance | Adhesive Strength | Color Vibrancy | Recommended Uses |
Standard Gloss |
3 years | Good | High | High | Glass / windows, laptops, car bumpers, promotional products (retail, trade shows, displays, POS) |
Standard Matte |
3 years | Good | High | Medium | Glass / windows, laptops, car bumpers, promotional products (retail, trade shows, displays, POS) |
Super Gloss |
4 - 5 years | Good | High | Very High | Glass / windows, high-end promotional products (retail, trade shows, displays, POS) |
Super Matte |
4 - 5 years | Good | High | Medium | Glass / windows, high-end promotional products (retail, trade shows, displays, POS) |
Permanent Gloss |
4 - 5 years | Excellent | Extreme | Very High | Helmets, hard hats, POS, bikes, skateboards, snowboards, plastic, industrial |
Permanent Matte |
4 - 5 years | Excellent | Extreme | Medium | Helmets, hard hats, POS, bikes, skateboards, snowboards, plastic, industrial |
Reflective |
4 - 7 years | Excellent | Extreme | Very High | POS, industrial, outdoor applications with/without severe conditions |
Transparent |
3 years | Good | Low | High** | Glass / windows, packaging, promotional products (retail, trade shows) |
Super Gloss Transparent |
3 years | Good | Low | High** | Glass / windows, packaging, promotional products (retail, trade shows) |
Super Matte Transparent |
3 years | Good | Low | Low** | Glass / windows, packaging, promotional products (retail, trade shows) |
Soft Matte
|
2 months*** | Okay | Low | High | Food applications, boxes / packages |
High Gloss Sticker Roll |
2 months*** | Okay | Low | Very High | Food applications, boxes / packages |
Natural Uncoated Sticker Roll |
Varies**** | Very Low | Low | High | Food applications, boxes / packages |
*Estimate is based on outdoor exposure. This may vary depending on use and environmental conditions.
**Color vibrancy is dependent on the surface application. See: How do colors show up on transparent stickers?
***Estimate is based on outdoor exposure. After 2 months, colors will start to fade.
****As this stock is made of paper and has no coating, it isn't very durable. It is not waterproof or tear proof, and not recommended for outdoor use.