3 Popular Types of Sticker Stocks

by Laura Anderson

Stickers are one of the most effective of all tools. They have the ability to captivate public’s attention and interest in a single glance. They are highly appreciated as advertising and marketing tools around the world therefore businesses and even advertising companies always recommend them as cheapest and most effective advertising tools. Aside from the advertising and marketing perspective, custom stickers are used as educational tools, product labeling and branding tools and one of the best and most convenient decorative tools. The best thing about stickers is that they do not address a limited group of people. They have the ability grab the attention of people belonging to all professions, age groups and genders. The stickers are printed on 3 major types of stocks around the world for different purposes. These three stocks are mentioned below:

Standard Sticker Paper Stock

This is the oldest and most popular type of stock. Stickers printed on paper stock are usually used for indoor applications in the modern world. They are coated with glossy or matte lamination after printing and are also additionally UV coated for extra durability and weather resistance. They are not much durable but are the cheapest of all stickers and have great demand. They are used as funny car stickers and free giveaways stickers for advertising and marketing purposes.

Standard Vinyl Stock

Vinyl is one of the most popular and most successful of all sticker stocks in the modern era. Vinyl stickers are durable and long lasting. They do not require any kind of additional coating for durability as vinyl itself is a highly durable stock which is weather and water resistant. Vinyl stickers are easy to paste and remove and do not leave adhesive residue on removal. Vinyl stickers are highly recommended for outdoor use and do not fade or peel off even after direct exposure to sunlight and rain.

Static Cling Stock

It is the most advanced and latest type of stock however it has some limitations. The static cling stock is printed only for indoor applications. It does not make use of any type of adhesive material such as glue for installation. The static cling stickers use electrostatic current to stick themselves to high gloss surfaces such as glass or metals. They are usually used on glass doors and windows for commercial as well as private purposes. They are also greatly used as window car stickers.