Sticker Materials

With so many different sticker materials available it can sometimes be difficult to know which one is best to fit your needs. Many vehicles today have tinted windows, making it difficult to see stickers placed inside. We strongly recommend outside application of stickers printed on our most popular material, White Vinyl. Our White Vinyl is specifically created for use with vehicles. It is weatherproof and able to withstand elements like UV rays and rain. It can be placed on almost every type of surface, including glass, metal, wood and plastic, and will not leave any adhesive residue behind once removed.

We Make Our Stickers With PET

Over the last twenty years, we have tested many different materials in order to create the perfect sticker. We have found that PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a superior vinyl when compared to more common sticker materials, such as BOPP (Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene). PET is usually stiffer than BOPP and has superior optical qualities. In terms of durability, PET outperforms BOPP, which will deteriorate over time when used outdoors.

Incredibly Durable

PET is strong, durable material that resists scratches and offers excellent protection against harmful UV rays and weather. It exhibits good resistance to oil and acidic product contents, whereas BOPP is more likely to absorb those substances and become distorted.

Won’t Stretch or Shrink

PET is a very stable material, showing less stretching during the printing, laminating, and application processes. It’s known for excellent thermal stability (the ability to withstand high temperatures), and will not shrink or curl after prolonged exposure to the sun.

Environmentally Friendly

PET offers a significantly better eco-balance than other materials. The raw materials consumed during production is lower than most films, and PET is highly recyclable, leading to a 60% energy savings compared to the energy requirements of producing new plastics.

Protect Your Investment With Free Lamination

All of our printed stickers receive a complementary layer of matte or gloss lamination. Our lamination is not a spray-on coating but an additional layer of transparent material we add to the surface of the stickers. This laminate increases protection from UV rays, moisture, and extreme hot or cold weather. It also guards your sticker’s design against scratching or fading due to excessive handling, which is bound to happen if you place your sticker on your phone, laptop, or water bottle. When you choose to buy from Carstickers.com, you can rest assured that your design will look great for the duration of the lifespan of the sticker.

Sticker Material Overview

Material	Looks best on	Avoid	Durability
Clear Vinyl	Everything	Nothing	Lasts up to 5 years
Front-Facing Cling	Clear Glass	Tinted Glass	Lasts up to 6 months
Glow in the Dark Vinyl	Smooth, Flat Surfaces	Nothing	Last up to 5 yeas for indoor use, not intended for long-term outdoor use.
Permanent Adhesive	Everything	Painted Indoor Walls	Lasts up to 5 years
Front-Facing Adhesive	Clear Glass	Tinted Glass	Lasts up to 5 years
Reflective Vinyl	Everything	Nothing	Lasts up to 5 years
White Vinyl (Most Popular)	Everything	Nothing	Lasts up to 5 years
Clear Cling	Flat Glass Surfaces	Uneven or Textured Glass Surfaces	Lasts up to 6 months
Magnet	Flat surfaces made of metal	Curved or plastic surfaces	Lasts up to 2 years.
White Cling	Flat Surfaces	Surfaces that are uneven or textured	Lasts up to 6 months
Perforated Film	Storefront Windows	Opaque Surfaces	Lasts up to 3 years

Sticker Material Details

Click on a material type below for more information to help you decide which one is best for you. If you are interested in a material we do not typically offer, please contact us via phone or email to discuss a special order.