What is a die-cut sticker?
A die-cut sticker is a sticker cut all the way through the vinyl and the backing paper along the outline of your design. The finished sticker is the exact shape of your artwork, usually with a thin border around it, instead of a square, circle or rectangle. It is the most popular style for logos, laptops, water bottles and giveaways.
| Cut | Through vinyl and backing |
|---|---|
| Shape | Follows your artwork outline |
| Common uses | Logos, laptops, bottles, merch, giveaways |
| Proof | Free digital proof before printing |
How it is made
The design is printed on vinyl, laminated, and then a cutter follows a cut line traced around the artwork. On a die-cut sticker that cut goes through both layers, so each sticker comes off the roll on its own, already in its final shape.
Die-cut vs other shapes
- Die-cut: shape of your design, cut through the backing.
- Kiss-cut: shape of your design, but only the vinyl is cut. The sticker sits on a larger square of backing paper.
- Circle, square, rectangle: standard shapes, best for text-heavy labels.
Is die-cut right for you?
Choose die-cut when the outline of your logo or character is part of the look. Choose a standard shape if your design is mostly text on a background color. Our builder draws the cut line for you and you approve it on a free digital proof before anything is printed.
Related questions
- Are die-cut stickers waterproof?
- Yes. Our die-cut stickers are printed on vinyl and laminated, so they are waterproof and dishwasher safe.
- Do I need to make the cut line myself?
- No. Upload your artwork and the builder creates the cut line. You see it on your free digital proof before printing.