Vinyl Rectangle Stickers

Rectangle Labels That Survive Getting Wet

Full-colour rectangle stickers printed on waterproof vinyl, in-house at our Burnley facility. Unlike paper labels, vinyl doesn't go soft, wrinkle or peel when it gets wet. They suit product labels for bottles, jars and tubs that go in the fridge or bathroom, as well as equipment labels, packaging seals, and stickers for vans and toolboxes.

There are four sizes, from 40 × 30mm to 96 × 51mm, with gloss, matt or no lamination. Orders start at 50 stickers.

Sizes

On a bottle or jar, measure the straight section of the container, not its overall height, and choose a label a few millimetres smaller so it doesn't crease over the curve. The 75 × 50mm and 80 × 51mm sizes are very close, so let the space on your container decide.

Vinyl or Paper?

Choose vinyl if the label will get wet, handled, chilled or used outdoors, or if it needs to last. You can still write on vinyl with a Sharpie or similar permanent marker.

Choose our paper rectangle sticker sheets if the label stays dry and you'll be writing on it often, or if you need a size we don't offer in vinyl. Paper takes ordinary ballpoint pens, comes in ten sizes, and is the cheaper option for short runs on dry packaging.

Lamination

No lamination is the most economical option, and the vinyl is waterproof either way.

Gloss laminated deepens colour and adds a scuff-resistant, wipe-clean surface. It's a good choice for labels that get handled a lot.

Matt laminated gives a flat, non-reflective finish that's easy to read under bright light and looks more understated.

Lamination adds protection against scratches and scuffs, not waterproofing. The vinyl is already waterproof.

What Goes Wrong, and Why

It lifts at the edges. The surface was dusty, greasy or damp when the label went on. Wipe it clean and dry first.

It creases on a bottle. The label is too big for the curve. Choose a smaller size, or position it on the flattest part of the container.

A thin white edge. The background didn't run into the bleed. Extend it 3mm beyond the edge on every side.

Text is cut off. Content was placed too close to the edge. Keep text and logos at least 3mm inside the cut line.

It's scuffed after a few weeks. Unlaminated labels that get handled or rubbed show wear sooner. Choose gloss or matt lamination for anything that gets heavy use.

Handwriting smears or won't stay. Ordinary pens don't work on vinyl. Use a Sharpie or similar permanent marker.

Artwork Requirements

• Artwork set up at the size of one sticker
• 3mm bleed on every side
• 3mm safe zone: text and logos at least 3mm inside the cut line
• CMYK colour
• Fonts outlined, images embedded
• PDF only

Every file is checked by a real person before printing, so obvious problems get flagged. We don't make changes or fixes to artwork — files should be supplied print-ready.

Ordering, Turnaround & Delivery

Choose from 50, 100, 250, 500, 750 or 1,000 stickers. The quantity is the total number of stickers, supplied on sheets.

Production takes 3 working days from receipt of artwork. Turnaround covers production only — delivery is on top of that.

UK delivery is £5.50 per order. Collection from our Burnley production facility is also available.

Also in waterproof vinyl: square vinyl stickers and business card stickers for tradespeople. See the full range of vinyl stickers and labels.

FAQs

What sizes are available?
40 × 30mm, 75 × 50mm, 80 × 51mm and 96 × 51mm.

Are they waterproof?
Yes. All our vinyl stickers are waterproof, with or without lamination.

What quantities can I order?
50, 100, 250, 500, 750 or 1,000 stickers.

Is the quantity stickers or sheets?
Stickers. The quantity you choose is the total number of stickers, supplied on sheets.

Which size for a jar or bottle label?
75 × 50mm or 80 × 51mm suits most jars and bottles. Measure the straight section of the container first.

Do I need lamination?
Not for waterproofing. Lamination adds scuff resistance and either a gloss or matt finish.

Can I write on them?
Yes, with a Sharpie or similar permanent marker. Ordinary pens won't work on vinyl.

What bleed do you need?
3mm on every side, with text and logos at least 3mm inside the cut line.

What file types do you accept?
PDF only.

Where are they printed?
In-house at our production facility in Burnley.

How long does it take?
3 working days of production from receipt of artwork, with delivery on top.

How much is delivery?
£5.50 per order. Collection from Burnley is also available.