Types of Sticker Stocks.....

There are hundreds of stocks accessible and one can get them easily from a local printer. I have categorized almost all of the stocks being used for sticker printing. Most of them has already been posted, the rest of them are as below:

1. PVC White Vinyl Stock Stickers

This stock is accessible mostly in white color. This stock is known for its versatility for printing options over it. It’s durable with permanent adhesive. They are used for sticker printing especially for outdoor exposure. They have the ability to resist the weather conditions for a longer period and are affordable as they cost not much than static clings or foil stock stickers.
You can find this stock both with matte and gloss lamination. Almost every method of printing; e.g. digital printing, litho method, offset printing techniques are applicable over this stock. Offset and digital printing techniques produce the best results.

2. Vinyl Stock Reflectors

These vinyl stock reflectors have their high demand in present day life. Can be of any color and can reflect light and hence are visible even in dark when a very low light is exposed to them. These kinds of stickers, sign boards and banners can easily be noticed on highways, reflecting the light from your car and showing various signals. Experts say neon is used in these stocks, which on getting a very small amount of light makes itself visible in dark.
These Reflecting stickers are also for caution and danger labels. Police, fire brigade and other emergency fighter departments are giant consumer of this stock. Moreover this stock is now also used for marketing purposes. Many people have been using this stock for sticker printing

Usage:
• Security Slogans, Caution Labels etc.

3. Intense Vinyl Stock

Intense vinyl stock stickers are now getting popular in the market. As they glow in complete dark, they are also known as glow in dark stickers. They do not need any light exposed to them for brightening. They can be of any color. Almost 64 colors are found in the market in this stock. This stock is also known as fluorescent vinyl stock and this has been proved to be great for sticker printing. They are durable and fit for outdoor usage. Children’s rooms are decorated with these kinds of stickers printed in stars, moon and sun etc.

Usage:
• Ceiling Decoration. (especially for child room)
• Musical Instrument Decoration.
• Hardware decoration etc.

4. Re-Usable Stocks

Re-usable stock stickers have their reputable demand in the present printing market. They are known as static clings. They are self adhesive (not permanent) and easily applicable over glass or any smooth surface like steel etc. They are purposed for indoor use only. Static clings are widely used as windows decals. As they are easily removable and also re-usable they are very economical and costs much lesser than of vinyl and PVC stocks. This stock is thicker and a bit heavier than the other stocks used for sticker printing. Static clings are usually transparent and any color printing can be done over themOffset printing and digital printing give accurate results over this stock.

Usage:
• Indoor use on glass and smooth steel surfaces.
• Windows decals etc

Types of sticker stocks

There are hundreds of types of sticker stocks available in the market. Growing printing market and the conditions of usage has made this happen for the printers to invent as many stocks as there could be. Almost all types of sticker stock available in today’s market have been listed below.

1. Sticker Paper Stock

Sticker paper stocks are;

• Coated Paper Stock (can be of any color)
• Uncoated Paper Stock(can be of any color)
• Florescent paper Stock (Green, Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink etc)
• Gloss Paper Stock (smooth and glass shiny and can be of any color)
• Matte Paper Stock(Smooth yet Dull looking, can be of any color)

A single sticker paper stock type can range from one to many depending upon the weight age of the paper in gms or oz.


2. Clear or Transparent Stock Stickers

Clear or transparent sticker stocks are;

• Static Cling Stock (smooth and a bit thicker than vinyl stock)
• Clear PVC Stock (both with Gloss & Matte coatings)
• Clear Castaic Stock (both with Gloss & Matte coatings)
• Clear Vinyl Stock (smooth)

Almost each of the above stock except static cling stock can be used for outdoor purposes. These vinyl sticker stocks and Pvc stocks are durable and cost less.

3. Tamper Proof Rainbow Stock

This stock is also known as;

• Rainbow warranty sticker stock
• Tamper proof rainbow stock

The color of the stock sheet is silver and it gives rainbow colors on changing angles.

Uses :
• To Seal packaging like boxes, doors and cabinets.
• They are used as warranty labels, “Void if removed labels”
• Seal Mobile and other handy product cases to show earlier un-packing attempts.


4. Premium Foil Stock Stickers

There are almost all of the colors available in this kind of stock. From black premium foil sticker stock to silver and white premium foil sticker stock. Different shades in bright and dull mode are also available.

Usage :
• These labels come standard with Permanent Adhesive and are not intended for outdoor use.


5. White vinyl Stock “Warranty Void” / Tamper Evident Stickers & Labels

This stock is found almost in every color. Basically used for digital printing of labels and warranty stickers. They tear-off or leave “Void” thing when tried over to remove. You can see these kinds of labels and stickers inside you computer box, under your mobile cases etc.

Usage:
• Security labels add value to products.
• Tamper evident labels deter unauthorized access.
• Seal PC cases to show attempts at component theft or swapping.
• Seal cabinets, doors and boxes.
• Seal sensitive CD / DVD disks and backups.

Some more sticker stock types shall be aded very soon.

What is Sticker Stock?

In Sticker Printing, stock is the material on which an artwork or design gets printed e.g.; paper stock and plastic stock. There are numerous types of stocks available in the market for sticker printing. Getting customized sticker printing services locally, it is possible to experience and judge the stocks in real. But when placing an order for online sticker printing services, it seems difficult to judge the stocks virtually by looking them in the monitor screens. So it is always helpful knowing the stocks before proceeding with an online sticker printing order. They really matter for the looks and durability of the stickers and one must know about the characteristics of different sticker stocks especially when placing an order online. An artwork or design can be printed on any stock, but when it comes to the application of the sticker, stock really matters. Paper stock stickers whether coated or un-coated can not resist weather conditions; hence can never be used for an outdoor exposure. So vinyl stock and plastic stock are usually considered for the out door purposes. Similarly one cannot use a static cling sticker as a wall sticker. As they do not have any adhesive at their back, they are such plastic stock stickers, which have the ability to stick themselves only to smooth surfaces like glass and steel without having any temporary or permanent adhesive. Moreover some stickers are considered to be printed over a transparent stock while others on some colored stock. It really depends over the aims and the mode of application of the stickers… which ultimately are one’s requirement…

WHAT ARE STICKERS?

Sticker printing is the most flourished side of printing industry. Stickers are adhesive printing products. They can either be single side or both sides’ adhesive with permanent and temporary adhesiveness. Stickers are amongst the most demanding printing items in the market. As they can stick to almost everything, they have their vital use in every field of life. They are the best promotional and marketing tools for any business or institution. From kid’s Stickers to professional stickers, promotional stickers to product labels, paper stickers to vinyl stickers, scrapbook stickers to bumper stickers, and wall Stickers to car Stickers, there are hundreds of sticker printing types as per their usage and application. Some stickers are weather proof while others are not. You must know the usage and exposure of your stickers if it is indoor or outdoor before going to order. So the Sticker Printingmay result exactly in accordance to your need. They are cheap and long-lasting printing items, and as they are sticky they can convey your message for a longer period of time than else. There are hundreds of sticker printing companies offering their services online. Moreover their customized sticker printing services provide the customer, satisfaction and the charm to the output product.

Below are some common types of sticker printing:

Bumper Stickers Ceiling Stickers Round Stickers Rectangular Stickers Die Cut Stickers Car stickers Wall Stickers Windows Stickers Stationary Stickers Sports Stickers CD Stickers & Labels

Printing Items and Products

There are over hundreds of Printing Products and items in the market. One can easily find his particular product if he knows his needs and the usage of the Printing Product correctly, and also has knowledge about the product he actually requires. Below are some of the most common printing items being used as promotional items, business identity, marketing tools and presentation essentials.

· Stickers
· Posters
· Business Cards
· Bookmarks
· Presentation Folders
· Letter Heads
· Calendars
· Brochures
· Booklets
· Catalogs
· Newsletters
· Manuals
· Magazines
· Invitation Cards
· Greeting cards
· Envelops
· Tickets
· Flyers
· Door Hangers
· Labels
· Banners
· Table Tents
· Rack Cards etc.

Why Printing Online?

Business in present has become such multifaceted that it always needs some proper advertisement and presentation for its growth and to keep its buyers attracted. And Printing has become an unavoidable source to the market representations for almost every kind of business. Printing itself is a vast and well organized industry. Understanding the growing needs of the business, a varied range of printing products have been introduced over the last decade, which now playing a great role for any business to present and advertise itself in a better way, and hence for a rapid growth in the market. To meet the pace of the growing market needs, printers have started selling their services online. There is no need now to go around the streets and find a printer for you. What you require is to browse, inquire the printing services and get the price quotes online, place your order online and find your product at your doorstep. It ultimately saves your time and carriage costs.