Vinyl vs paper stickers: which should I get?
Choose vinyl for anything that gets handled, washed or used outside. Vinyl is flexible, tear resistant and, when laminated, waterproof. Paper stickers are fine for short-term indoor jobs such as envelope seals or price tags, but they tear easily and break down when wet. Stickerine prints its stickers on laminated vinyl.
| Vinyl | Waterproof when laminated, flexible, outdoor use |
|---|---|
| Paper | Indoor, short term, not waterproof |
| Our stickers | Laminated vinyl |
Side by side
| Vinyl | Paper | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Waterproof when laminated | Smears and peels |
| Tearing | Flexible and tear resistant | Tears easily |
| Outdoors | Made for it | Not recommended |
| Best for | Laptops, bottles, cars, merch, products | Envelope seals, one-time labels |
Why we use laminated vinyl
A laminate layer protects the print from water, scratches and sun. That is why our stickers are waterproof and dishwasher safe.
When paper still makes sense
If the sticker only needs to last a day indoors, such as an event name tag or a price tag, paper can work. For anything with your brand on it, vinyl lasts much longer.
Related questions
- Are vinyl stickers dishwasher safe?
- Our laminated vinyl stickers are waterproof and dishwasher safe.