Square Vinyl Stickers

Square Stickers That Survive Getting Wet

Full-colour square stickers printed on waterproof vinyl, in-house at our Burnley facility. Unlike paper stickers, vinyl doesn't go soft, wrinkle or peel when it gets wet. They suit products that live in the fridge or the bathroom, water bottles, outdoor equipment, vans and toolboxes, as well as packaging that has to arrive looking right.

There are four sizes, from 40mm to 100mm square, with gloss, matt or no lamination. Orders start at 50 stickers.

Sizes

Measure the flat area you're sticking to before you choose. On a curved bottle or jar, a sticker that's too big for the curve will crease at the edges.

Vinyl or Paper?

Choose vinyl if the sticker 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 square sticker sheets if the sticker stays dry and you'll be writing on it often, such as best-before dates or names. Paper takes ordinary ballpoint pens, and it's 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 stickers 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 sticker went on. Wipe it clean and dry first.

It won't stay on fresh paint. Paint that hasn't fully cured can release the adhesive. Wait until it has properly hardened.

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 stickers 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.

See our full range of vinyl stickers and labels. For tradespeople, our business card stickers use high tack vinyl for fuse boards and boilers.

FAQs

What sizes are available?
40 × 40mm, 50 × 50mm, 75 × 75mm and 100 × 100mm.

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.

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.