materialsglossymatteclearholographicbuyers guide
Sticker Material Guide: Glossy vs Matte vs Clear vs Holographic
Choosing the right material is one of the most important decisions when ordering custom stickers.
Glossy White Vinyl (Most Popular)
Bright white base with a high-shine finish. Colors appear vibrant and saturated.
Thickness: 3.4 mil
Outdoor durability: 5+ years
Waterproof: Yes
Best for: Logo stickers, packaging, bumper stickers
Matte Vinyl
Smooth, non-reflective surface. Colors appear slightly muted but sophisticated.
Same base material as glossy
No-glare matte laminate
Writable with permanent marker
Best for: Premium branding, photography, craft labels
Clear (Transparent) Vinyl
Transparent base that lets the surface show through.
Optically clear PET film
Best for: Glass, bottles, windows, clear packaging
White ink available for opacity
Holographic Vinyl
Prismatic rainbow effect that shifts colors as viewing angle changes.
Light diffraction creates rainbow spectrum
Best for: Music merch, collectibles, festivals, eye-catching branding
All Materials Share These Features
11-color Epson UltraChrome printing
Protective lamination
Summa precision cutting
Permanent acrylic adhesive
Waterproof construction
5+ year outdoor rating
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Printed in our own factory
Why our stickers actually last.
Every order on this page is printed, laminated, and cut in-house at Stickerine. No brokers, no outsourcing, no template-only shapes.
29,000+ sq ft factory
Production floor across two states
Florida + Greenville, SC
Made in the USA — never outsourced
Epson 11-color UltraChrome
Vs the 4-color CMYK most brokers use
Mimaki UV flatbed + roll-to-roll
For specialty substrates and rigid media
Summa flatbed + Kongsberg X24 CNC
Cuts any shape, any size — no template lock-in
3M & General Formulations vinyl
Laminated, 5-year outdoor rated
