What Are Clear Stickers?

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Clear Stickers are incredibly versatile with many finishing options - front or back adhesive, and individually sheeted, on rolls, or on rolls with perforation. They’re printed in full-color with an optional white ink layer for opacity and can be finished with either a glossy or matte laminate to protect your design and enhance its look. 

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Material & Technical Specs

Lamination

  • Glossy Laminate: Provides a shiny, transparent finish while protecting against fading and water damage. 

  • Matte Laminate: Offers a soft, glare-free appearance and a semi-frosted look, giving your sticker a subtle, elevated finish. Ideal for a muted, high-end effect where full transparency isn’t required. 

Both laminate types are water-resistant, UV-protective, and help your Clear Stickers last up to 18 months with proper use.

Material Thickness

  • Polypropylene BOPP Facestock: 2 mil
  • Total Thickness with Laminate: 3.4-3.6 mil
  • Total Thickness with Backer: 8 mil

Adhesive Options

Choose between back adhesive or face adhesive, depending on where and how you plan to apply your stickers.

  • Back Adhesive (default): Design faces outward when applied
  • Face Adhesive: Design faces outward through glass when applied from the inside (great for windows and storefronts)

Both adhesives are all-temperature, permanent options that apply cleanly and adhere securely to smooth or lightly textured surfaces like glass, plastic, and metal.

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Learn more about the differences between face and back adhesive here.

Finishing Options

Clear Stickers can be printed as: 

  • Individually Cut Stickers: Great for giveaways, packaging, and direct handouts. Backing cut to your exact requested shape. Note: These do not have split backing and must be peeled from the edge. Learn more here! 

  • Standard Rolls: Continuous format, ideal for bulk applications 

  • Perforated Rolls: Each sticker is separated by a tearable perforation 

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Artwork

We require either fully vectorized artwork or a file at least 300 DPI at your requested size, with a transparent background layer for clear artwork. Please indicate what areas you’d like to be clear in the artwork, or in the Special Instructions box. We designate our clear material with a light blue background on your proof. Any area with that blue color will be transparent on your sticker. 

Learn more about Artwork Setup for Clear Stickers here.

Sizing & Shape

  • Minimum Size: 0.5″ x 0.5″
  • Maximum Size: 11″ x 14″
  • Custom or Standard Shapes: Cut to any contour defined by your artwork, or select a standard shape option. Clear Stickers maintain precise edges while showcasing your unique design.

Why Choose Clear Stickers?

Clear Stickers offer a clean, modern look with versatile applications:

  • Window Signage: Face adhesive allows for inside application with outside visibility
  • Minimalist Packaging: Let the product shine through your design
  • Bottles & Containers: Perfect for glass or plastic surfaces
  • Event & Promo Giveaways: Sleek, high-impact visuals in a lightweight format
  • Everyday Durability: Resistant to water, oil, UV exposure, and gentle washing

Whether you’re branding products or decorating windows, Clear Stickers offer a professional finish that blends seamlessly into any background.

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