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Die-cut, kiss-cut sheets, labels, QR stickers, business-card stickers, banners and signs.

• What is a cut that cuts only the backing of a sticker?

  A cut that goes through only the paper backing and not the sticker itself is called a back slit, liner slit, or crack-and-peel cut. It lets someone flex the sticker so the liner splits and peels away easily. A kiss cut, by contrast, cuts the vinyl but not the liner, and a die cut goes through both.

• What stickers hold up on heavy equipment?

  Stickers on heavy equipment need laminated 3 mil cast or calendered vinyl with permanent acrylic adhesive, which survives UV, rain, pressure washing, fuel splash and temperature swings for 5+ years. Stickerine prints equipment decals, serialized asset tags and safety labels in the USA with a 25-piece minimum and free US shipping over $75.

• How do QR code stickers work for asset tracking and identification?

  QR code stickers work for asset tracking when each code links to a unique record and the printed code is at least 1 inch square with a clear quiet zone and strong contrast. Stickerine prints serialized QR asset tags on laminated vinyl rated 5+ years outdoors, with the code, logo and asset number on the same label.

• What symbols are required on cannabis product labels?

  Every US cannabis market requires a state-issued universal THC symbol on the primary panel, plus THC and CBD content, net weight, batch or lot number, license number, test date and state warning text. The symbol artwork, minimum size and placement are set by each state regulator, so pull the current file from your state's cannabis authority before printing.

• What size sticker should I order?

  For laptops use 3x3 in, water bottles 2x2 to 3x3 in, hard hats 2x2 in or smaller, packaging seals 1.5x1.5 to 2x2 in, windshields and windows 4x4 in or larger, and equipment or asset tags 1x2 to 2x3 in. Bigger stickers read from further away but cost more per piece: a 4x4 in costs roughly 60% more than a 3x3 at the same quantity.

• How do I print barcode and QR code stickers that scan reliably?

  Printed codes scan reliably when you keep four things right: minimum size (about 0.8 in square for a QR scanned by phone, larger for scan guns at distance), a quiet zone of at least four modules of blank space around the code, hard dark-on-light contrast (never light-on-dark or coloured-on-coloured), and a matte or non-glare finish so overhead light does not blow out the read.

• How do I hang a vinyl banner so it does not tear?

  Hang a vinyl banner from grommets spaced every 2 to 3 feet along the top and bottom, using bungee cords, zip ties or rope through every grommet rather than only the corners. Outdoors, tension all four sides and keep the banner flat against a fence or wall where possible; on a freestanding frame, expect wind load and use bungees so gusts stretch instead of tearing the hems.

• What is the difference between die cut and kiss cut stickers?

  A die cut sticker is cut all the way through the vinyl and the backing, so the sticker is the shape of your design. A kiss cut sticker is cut through the vinyl only, leaving the design sitting on a larger rectangular backing that is much easier to peel and better for packaging.

• What is the difference between sticker sheets and label sheets?

  A sticker sheet holds several different designs kiss cut onto one backing, sold as a unit, which is what artists and brands use for merch. A label sheet repeats one design many times so you can peel them off individually for products, jars, packaging and shipping.

• Do QR code stickers actually scan reliably?

  Yes, when printed correctly. A QR sticker needs to be at least 1 inch square for close scanning, use dark code on a light background, keep a quiet zone of four modules on all sides, and avoid a glare-heavy gloss finish under direct light. We test-scan every QR order before it ships.

• How much does a custom vinyl banner cost?

  Vinyl banners are priced as a $15 setup plus $2.30 per square foot on 13 oz vinyl, so a 3 x 5 ft banner is $49.50 and a 4 x 8 ft banner is $88.60 at quantity one. The effective rate falls from about $4.80/sq ft on small banners to about $2.75/sq ft on large ones, with a $25 order minimum. Hemmed edges are always included. Grommets and pole pockets are small upcharges, and 18 oz heavy duty is the optional upgrade over standard 13 oz.

• Can I order a custom size sticker?

  Yes. Type any dimension into the configurator from 1 inch up to 36 x 24 inches and the price recalculates live. There is no die charge, no template library and no minimum-size penalty, because our Summa and Kongsberg cutters cut any path on demand.

• Do you make industrial asset tags and equipment labels?

  Yes. We print heavy-duty asset tags on thicker vinyl or polyester with high-tack adhesive and an abrasion-resistant laminate, rated 7 to 10 years. They support sequential numbering, barcodes, QR codes and variable data, and stick to powder-coated and textured equipment.

• Do you print cannabis and THC product labels?

  Yes. We print cannabis, THC, CBD and hemp product labels on waterproof laminated vinyl, with state warning panels, THC content fields, batch and lot variable data, QR links to COAs, and finishes that survive humidity inside child-resistant packaging.

• What is the difference between 13oz and 18oz vinyl banners?

  13oz scrim vinyl is our standard and is right for roughly 95% of banners: storefronts, events, trade shows and normal outdoor use. 18oz heavy duty is thicker and more opaque, made for very large banners, high-wind or long-term outdoor placement, and double-sided printing. Both include hemmed and taped edges.

• What size banner should I order?

  The common sizes are 2x4 ft for booth tables and indoor signs, 3x6 ft for storefronts, 4x8 ft for fences and outdoor visibility, and 2x6 or 2x8 ft for street and hallway banners. We print anything from 12 in up to 60 in on the short side and up to 600 in on the long side.

• How long does a vinyl banner last outdoors?

  A 13oz banner hung properly lasts about 1 to 3 years outdoors depending on sun and wind, and effectively indefinitely indoors. 18oz heavy duty extends outdoor life, especially in exposed locations. Almost all early failure is mechanical, from wind whipping at the mounting points, not from the print fading.

• What is the difference between a sticker, a decal and a sign?

  A sticker is a small adhesive vinyl graphic for handouts, packaging and personal items. A decal is the same construction at larger size for vehicles, windows and walls. A sign is a rigid printed panel, such as aluminum, acrylic, foam board or corrugated plastic, that stands on its own or mounts to a structure.

• Do you make yard signs and A-frame sidewalk signs?

  Yes. We print corrugated plastic (coroplast) yard signs with H-stakes for campaigns, real estate, events and services, and A-frame sidewalk signs with rigid printed panels that swap out. Both are printed in house on UV flatbed equipment, single or double sided.

• Do you make aluminum, acrylic and foam board signs?

  Yes. We produce aluminum signs for permanent outdoor use, acrylic panels for lobby, office and premium interior signage, and foam board for lightweight indoor displays and events. All three are printed directly on our UV flatbed press, with mounting holes, standoffs or rounded corners as needed.

• What artwork resolution do banners and large signs need?

  Large format is viewed from a distance, so 100 to 150 DPI at final size is plenty for banners and signs, versus 300 DPI for stickers. Add 0.5 in bleed, keep text 2 in inside the edge on banners with grommets, and send vector artwork whenever you can.

• Can I order stickers, banners and signs together?

  Yes. Stickers and vinyl banners can be ordered directly on the site and go in the same cart. Rigid signage such as yard signs, A-frames, aluminum and acrylic is added by quote, and because everything is produced in the same facility, mixed orders can be coordinated and shipped together.