Vinyl Stickers

Submission specifications for Vinyl Stickers

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Keep 10 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 10 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 150 dpi.

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Check your artwork for overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Center.

Here you can find the customised submission specifications for contour cutting.

If you want your product to be cut to a custom shape, you will have to add it as a vector shape on top of your design. Make sure the width of the stroke is 1 pt, the colour is a 100% magenta spot and named "cutcontour". If you want us to adjust it for you, please send the custom shape on a separate page in the desired position. Please note that bleed is still needed for custom shaped designs, meaning your design must go at least 5 mm past the contour cut line.

White will not be printed.

If you choose a transparent material, the entire design will be translucid and semi see-through. White areas in your design will be transparent.

Frequently Asked Questions for Vinyl Stickers

What is this product? And what can I use it for?

• Vinyl Stickers are popular as promotional material. A vinyl sticker is similar to a normal sticker, only very suitable for outdoor use. The stickers have a plastic-like structure. Custom vinyl stickers are used for advertisement, promotion and more.
• This product is used:
• • To introduce people to your business
    
• • Promote discounts or events
• • Provide information
• • Advertising stickers for vehicles

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Vinyl Stickers is:
• Nextday
• NOTE: Only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do we use?

• UV-print: The printing is fulfilled with eco-friendly ink which is cured by means of UV light. This technique is also used by dentists for placing a filling. Curing ensures that the quality is clear and the colours are printed sharp.
• Latex-print: The film is printed with eco-friendly latex inks. These inks are water based and doesn't contain harmful substances. The latex film is very secure and sturdy, and will be placed on top of the material.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Vinyl Stickers we use multiple carriers. We use our most reliable carriers which in most cases are UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).
• The Vinyl Stickers that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Are Vinyl Stickers fit for usage outside?

• All adhesive vinyl stickers can be used indoors and outdoors. The weather conditions influence the lifespan of an adhesive vinyl sticker. Also, the choice of materials plays a role. For prolonged use, the best option is a white or transparent polymer for printed vinyl stickers.

Which materials can I choose from?

• Polymer White (2-3 years, 75 μm): Has an insoluble adhesive layer and is rain and sun resistant. The adhesive is environmentally friendly and has a long lifecycle.
• Transparant Polymer (2-3 years, 75 μm): Has an insoluble adhesive layer and is rain and sun resistant. The adhesive is environmentally friendly and has a long lifecycle.
  
  Note: Keep in mind that if you choose a matt lamination, it reduces the transparancy of the stickers, giving it a cloudy effect.
• Monomer white (12 months, 70 μm): Soft white PVC film, for strong colours for short- and medium-term use, inside and out.
• Transparant Monomer (12 months, 70 μm): Soft transparent PVC film, for strong colours for short- and medium-term use, inside and out.
  
  Note: Keep in mind that if you choose a matt lamination, it reduces the transparancy of the stickers, giving it a cloudy effect.
• One way vision (12 months, 150 μm): One-way vision makes it possible to see through one side of the adhesive sticker and see throught the other side. This has a medium life cycle and is suitable for inside and outside usage.

Can Vinyl Stickers be pasted on any surface?

• No Vinyl Stickers cannot be pasted on any surface. Vinyl Stickers are only suitable for flat surfaces such as glass, aluminium, PMMA, PC and ABS.

Can transparent stickers be printed with a white design?

• No, transparent stickers can not be printed with a white design. All white parts in the design will be transparent within the design.

What is the best sticker to use on a car, scooter or bus?

• In this case we suggest magnetic signs/stickers. This is because the chances of the paint getting damaged/scratched are much lower, you can easily remove the magnetic signs. However, depending on the size of the sticker, it can be difficult to make it stick for long periods of time.
  
  Note: Leaving the magnetic sign on the car for more than a couple of days may lead to a difference in colour between the spot where the sticker was placed and the rest of the car.