Why Do My Stickers Not Have a Split Backing?

While most of our products are finished with split backing, our Clear Stickers and Backprinted Stickers are the one exception to this. They are printed on a high-quality polypropylene film with a glossy or matte laminate that’s weatherproof and water-resistant; however, applying split backing to either of these materials isn’t an option because any visible cut lines or splits in the liner show through the clear sticker, or could hurt the design on the backliner.

To keep your design looking polished and professional, we avoid split backing altogether and instead offer peel assistance options in the form of a tab or carrier sheet. Just include notes in the Special Instructions field of which peel assistance you would prefer, and our art team will take care of the rest.

Make Stickers Easier to Peel with Custom Peel Assistance

Clear Stickers are a stylish, professional way to showcase your brand—but peeling them off the liner can sometimes be tricky. Because of the transparent material, our Clear Stickers don’t use standard split-back liners like other stickers. Instead, our clear stickers traditionally come with a single backing piece cut to the shape of the sticker. If assistance is needed for peeling, we offer options like tabs and carrier sheets that make the application process smoother and less frustrating.

Backprinted Stickers are made on our white Polypropylene Die Cut Stickers, where you can have a design, logo, or text printed on the back liner of your sticker. For both design and manufacturing safety reasons, we do not use a pre-slit liner for our Backprinted Stickers. These will be auto-proofed by our art team with a peel tab or carrier sheet based on their design expertise. If you would like changes to this, just submit a revision on your proof!

What Are Peel Tabs?

Peel tabs are added design features that make stickers easier to peel from their liner. We offer two types of solutions:

Tabs: A small, unprinted extension beyond your sticker’s cut line. This little handle gives you a simple way to lift the sticker from the liner—no fingernail gymnastics required.

Carrier Sheets: A larger sheet that holds your sticker in the center, giving you extra space around the edge to grab and peel easily.

Peel assistance is especially helpful for smaller sticker sizes, intricate die-cut designs, or when you’re applying a large number of stickers quickly, like during packaging runs or promo events.

How to Request a Tab or Carrier Sheet

Adding peel assistance is easy! When uploading your artwork on the Clear Stickers or Backprinted Stickers product page, scroll to the “Special Instructions” box and add a note like:

“Please add a peel tab for easy application.”
“Include a carrier sheet for better peel access.”
“Tab needed—this is a small sticker that’s hard to peel.”

Our Graphic Production Artists will take care of the rest. If you have a preferred placement for the tab, or if you're unsure which peel assistance option works best for your sticker shape or size, feel free to ask—we’re happy to help.

When to Use a Tab vs. a Carrier Sheet

Not sure which peel assistance setup is best for your project? Here’s a quick breakdown:

Choose a tab if your sticker is under 2” or has a detailed or odd shape—this makes it easier to peel from one clear spot.
Choose a carrier sheet if your sticker is centered and you want a consistent, easy-to-handle backing.

Both options offer a frustration-free peel and elevate the user experience—especially for customers or teams using your stickers on the go.

Ready to make your stickers easier to peel and even easier to love?

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