
Heavy Duty
Industrial strength stickers
It depends on the material and laminate. Our standard vinyl material is about 57 µm, around 0.15 mm with laminate. Heavy Duty Stickers have a 0.3 mm laminate on their own, so they are much thicker.
Sticker thickness depends on the material and the laminate. Thickness is given in microns (µm) or millimetres (mm). See micron in the Dictionary.
Standard vinyl stickers
Vinyl is the base material for most stickers.
Material only: about 57 µm
With glossy or matte laminate: around 0.15 mm in total
This keeps the sticker durable but flexible enough for smooth and gently curved surfaces.
Speciality materials
Holographic, Glitter, Prismatic, Mirror and Pixie Dust are built a little differently.
Material only: about 51 µm
With laminate: around 0.15 mm in total, with small variations from the texture or reflective layer
Because of the built-in effect layer, they can feel slightly stiffer than standard vinyl.
Heavy Duty Stickers
Heavy Duty Stickers use PVC with a 0.3 mm laminate, so the finished sticker is thicker than 0.3 mm. The thick laminate protects against scratches, UV and cleaning chemicals, and makes the sticker much stiffer. Heavy Duty Stickers are made for demanding surfaces, including rough and curved ones.
How thickness affects your sticker
Durability: thicker stickers resist scratches, wear and friction better.
Flexibility: thinner materials follow curves more easily. Thicker stickers are stiffer.
Choosing the right option
Think about:
indoor or outdoor use
exposure to UV, moisture or rubbing
if the surface is flat or curved
how long the sticker needs to last
Summary
Standard vinyl: about 57 µm material, around 0.15 mm with laminate
Speciality materials: about 51 µm material, around 0.15 mm with laminate
Heavy Duty: 0.3 mm laminate on its own, thicker in total