Custom Stickers: The Most Budget-Friendly Brand Ambassadors
If you are a business, especially a startup or a newbie, you must be looking for the cheapest ways to market your brand. Your goal must be to make your brand get into the spotlight so that it can capture customers. Most brands go towards posting digital ads and printing media ads (newspapers and magazines), but they are costly and not as effective as digital ads, which disappear just with a click. When that’s the case, custom stickers are the most effective and affordable alternative to digital ads.
Custom stickers are a form of attractive labels that serve as a physical bridge between the brand and its audience. These are personalized stickers in different shapes, designs, and sizes according to the business, because every business is unique. They promote your brand and recall it every time someone looks at it. The best thing a startup can afford is to get the best results.
At MyBoxPrinting, we offer you waterproof, weather-resistant, UV-resistant, and dishwasher-safe plastic stickers best for promotional giveaways and product packaging. Get stickers in custom shapes, sizes, types, and adhesive options at wholesale rates. Don’t let your customers forget your brand by gifting them custom stickers. Contact us now for an instant quote!
Materials Used For Making Stickers
Materials play an important role in creating high-quality stickers. These materials ensure that the stickers are printed in perfect condition without being torn off or damaged. The following materials are used for making custom stickers:
Eco-friendly Paper: 100% Recyclable and Renewable Material
Paper is the most common and sustainable material used in making stickers or labels. As paper is made from recyclable material and can be recycled itself, it is a cheap and budget-friendly option. It is biodegradable and does not pollute the planet.
Paper material is used for stickers that are used for indoor applications, like product labels and shipping labels.
Vinyl: Flexible and Durable
Vinyl is a very flexible and strong material that is commonly used for outdoor settings. It is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film that is designed for long-term application. This material is durable and highly efficient because they provide resistance against moisture, UV lights, and chemicals.
This material is used for outdoor settings where they are exposed to moisture and UV lights, like car bumper stickers and industrial labels.
Polyester: A Strong and Reliable Synthetic Material
Polyester, also termed PET, is a highly durable and tear-resistant material. It is a synthetic plastic material that resists water, chemicals, and UV light.
This material is used to design labels built to last that are used by several industries, like electronics and automotive parts. It is also used in medical equipment, apparel, care tags, outdoor machinery, etc.
Polypropylene (PP) and BOPP: Cost-effective and Protective
Polypropylene and BOPP are synthetic plastic materials used for making stickers. Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer film that is water-resistant, chemical-resistant, and tear-resistant. So, this material is durable enough to resist harsh weather conditions.
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) is a subtype of polypropylene that is more durable than PP. This material is stretched in two directions during manufacturing to increase its strength.
This material is used in stickers for the food and beverage industry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial products like lubricants and paints.
Velvet: Fabric Material For Real Feel
Not all stickers are made from paper or vinyl. To add a real-world feel for animal or plushie-type stickers, velvet material can be used. It is a luxurious and soft woven fabric material that features a soft, smooth, and shiny structure. Because of their softness, the stickers feel real.
Polyethylene: Durable and Versatile Material
Polyethylene is a durable alternative to paper that is derived from a thermoplastic polymer. It is a very flexible and strong material that offers perfect resistance against water and light. This material is available in metallic and high-gloss finishing colors.
Polycarbonate: Impact-resistant Material
Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic film that is known for its high-performance and impact resistance. This strong material is tear-free and can bear great impact force. They are best used for industrial settings.
You can customize stickers with any of the above materials. We provide stickers in all materials with different adhesive options to get you what you really want.
Types Of Custom Stickers
It’s the competitive era, and no one likes the same traditional kind of stickers. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to customize a unique kind of sticker that becomes the center of attention. Depending on the shape, format, and styles, the following are some types of stickers you can customize to stand out:
Die Cut Stickers
Die-cut stickers are precisely cut stickers in different shapes. They are precisely cut to intricate details that match the logo or artwork. The die-cut stickers look more appealing for branding and merchandise purposes.
Kiss Cut Stickers
The kiss-cut stickers are similar to the die-cut ones, with a small difference. They are also precisely cut into the custom shapes, logo, and artwork, but the backing is not cut in this way. The backing is regular and is easy to peel off.
Die-cut vs. Kiss-cut Stickers
Do you also consider die-cut and kiss-cut stickers the same? Well, you are not right here. They look similar as they are precisely cut into the custom shapes, but they are not the same. They differ by the cut of their backing. The backing of the die cut is also precisely cut, but the backing of the kiss cut is regular, which makes these stickers easy to peel.
Hang Tag Stickers
Hang tag stickers are the ones with padding at the top that have a cut-out hang hole for hanging. It is ideal when you don’t have space on your racks and shelves, but you want to promote your brand. So, you can use hang tag stickers that will promote your brand without occupying space on shelves.
Logo Stickers
Logo stickers are an innovative yet effective way to feature your brand to improve its visibility. You can place the stickers on and in your product packaging or envelopes, or simply hand them over to customers. The customers will paste on their mirrors or belongings, which will remind them of your brand.
Fuzzy Stickers
Fuzzy stickers are a refreshing addition to the category of stickers. These are the stickers that are not made of vinyl or paper. Instead, they are made of velvet material that feels like a real-world item, such as an animal. They are the best choice if you want stickers for pets, team mascots, animal brands, or cozy home décor labels.
Peel Tab Stickers
Peel Tab stickers are the best for events organized for folks such as young people, children, and people with physical impairments. These stickers feature an adhesive backing and an extra border at the corners of the sticker. The backing can be easily peeled off.
Window Clings
Window clings are not ordinary stickers with adhesives. They are vinyl graphics with no adhesive that can be pasted to glass and smooth surfaces. On removing, they do not leave any kind of residue. Mostly, they are used for windows; therefore, they are known as window clings. They are available in two types of materials: traditional and super.
The traditional window clings are designed only for indoors, while the super clings are vinyl stickers that can be used outdoors. The vinyl material is UV-resistant and water-resistant, which makes it suitable for outdoor environments when exposed to extreme weather.
Custom Shape Stickers
As a business, you don’t need to invest in traditional square-type or geometric stickers. Grab customer attention by customizing stickers in different and unique shapes. You can design them in shapes like diamond, octagon, pentagon, circle, oval, rectangle, triangle, and other shapes.
Stickers By Format
If you have ever used stickers, they are not found in one format. You might find a single sticker or find a sheet that has multiple rows of stickers. Similarly, you can customize stickers in different formats that best suit your needs. The common formats include:
Single Stickers
These are individually cut and separate stickers that are precisely cut to the shape. These stickers are mostly used for promotional giveaways and merchandising purposes.
Sticker Sheets
These are the sheets that contain rows of stickers of the same or different designs. The stickers are backed by a flat back page from which individual stickers are peeled off.
Sticker Books
Sticker books are pocket-sized notebooks that contain multiple sticker sheets. Each sheet contains multiple stickers of the same or different designs. It’s like combining the individual sticker sheets into a single book.
Sticker Rolls
As the name suggests, stickers are large rolls of continuous adhesive labels in which stickers are separated by a 3mm gap. They are typically made from paper or vinyl materials. They are most commonly used in promotional giveaways and high-value branding.
We can provide you with all types of stickers. Whether you want a window cling, die-cut sticker, kiss-cut sticker, or fuzzy stickers, you can get any type of sticker.
Custom Shapes That Make Your Stickers Noticeable
Instead of creating traditional rectangular or square-shaped stickers, you can customize die-cut and kiss-cut stickers that make them stand out. You can consider the following shapes for your stickers:
Standard Shapes
Standard shapes refer to the common shapes you will find in real life. Usually, you have the following options for your stickers:
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Diamond
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Pentagon
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Hexagon
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Oval
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Octagon
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Triangle
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Circle
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Fun Shapes
Besides traditional and standard shapes, you can also choose the fun shapes that instantly get attention, especially among children and young people. Have a look at the following:
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Badge
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Bumper Sticker
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Heart
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Star
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Superman
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Cloud
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Crest
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Flower
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Interstate
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Shield
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Shamrock
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Spade
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Thought Bubble
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Speech Bubble
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Sport Shapes
If you run a sports brand, then what can be a better option than presenting sports-shaped stickers that sports lovers will love? According to the sports, you can customize your stickers:
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Pigskin
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Volleyball
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Hockey Puck
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Gridiron Ball
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Golf Ball
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Tennis Ball
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Baseball Bat
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Soccer Ball
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Baseball Glove
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Football Helmet
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Football
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Megaphone
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Basketball
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Baseball
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Animal Shapes
For an audience like kids and young people who love pets, you can design stickers in animal shapes. Children love animals, and these stickers can create a pleasant memory about your brand for them. The animal shapes can include:
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Dog Print
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Cat Paw
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Dog Bone
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In addition to these shapes, you can also customize according to your choice, like a cat’s face, ducks, lions, giraffes, and other popular animals. Besides animals, you can create stickers for movies and cartoons like Disney princesses, mascots, Hello Kitty, and similar cartoons.
The above shapes are just a fraction of the custom shapes we can offer you. We can customize thousands of shapes for you that you would like. Just place a quote and get the custom shape stickers you want.
Standard Sizes Of Stickers Based On Different Shapes
The sticker sizes and dimensions are important if you want to achieve the best results. The size will directly affect how it looks on the surface and also the print quality before making the design pixelated and distorted. If you understand the sizes and dimensions properly, you can choose the best sticker size for everything, whether it’s product packaging, car bumpers, or your window.
The following are some common sticker sizes based on their shape and cut that are used for different purposes:
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Best For |
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Circle Stickers
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1 x 1
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Logo dots, seals, product labels
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2 x 2
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Pricing stickers, custom sticker sizes for laptops, phones
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3 x 3 / 5 x 5
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Decorative vinyl stickers for laptops, skateboards, fridges
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Square Stickers
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3 x 3
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Social media icons, sticker printing for minimalist product packaging
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5 x 5
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Artwork-heavy designs, giveaways, and laptop covers
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Rectangle Stickers
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3.5 x 2
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Business card-size stickers used for tags, name & address labels
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4 x 3 / 4 x 6
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Shipping info, rectangle sticker designs for branding panels
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Oval Stickers
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1.5 x 2 / 2 x 3
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Great for jars, takeaway coffee cups, curved surfaces, and long brand names
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Bumper Stickers
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11.5 x 3 (standard)
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Car stickers, car bumpers, awareness campaigns, and slogans
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8 x 4 / 12 x 4 (optional)
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Compact use in narrow bumper space or windows
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Die Cut Stickers /
Kiss Cut Stickers
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Flexible and custom sizes
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Water bottles, laptops, stakeholders, and promotional giveaways
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These are the standard sizes used in the market. But if your needs are different and you want custom sizes and dimensions, just send us your requirements. You will get the desired size for your stickers.
Types Of Adhesive Options For Stickers
There can be different adhesive options with which you can customize stickers. The choice depends on your preference and needs. The most common adhesives for stickers include:
Permanent Adhesive
For outdoors and product branding purposes, a permanent adhesive is used. This creates a permanent bond that is difficult to remove. On removal, the stickers with these adhesives do not create a sticky mess.
Removable Adhesive
This type of adhesive is designed for the temporary positioning of stickers. It uses a lower-tack backing that can be peeled off cleanly within a given timeframe, most likely within a year. It is used for temporary promotions and wall decals without leaving any residue.
High-Tack / Extra Permanent Adhesive
As the name suggests, this adhesive is a strong type of adhesive designed for permanent sticking on rough surfaces. They offer maximum bond on the surfaces, like plastic and textured materials.
Static Cling
This option is used for the window clings that do not have any adhesive backing. It is a static option that is designed for pasting on glass and smooth surfaces, and this option does not leave any residue whenever you remove it, and it can be reused.
The strength of each adhesive can be determined by the force required to peel it off. For a permanent adhesive, you will need to apply a 20-28 N/25 mm force. 29 N/25mm and up is required to peel the high-tack adhesive. Less than 19 N/25 mm of force will be applied for a removable adhesive.
How To Choose The Right Sticker Format For You?
It is essential to know about the available sticker options in the correct format so that you can choose the best option for you. Consider the following table to know the best sticker format for you:
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Sticker Types Comparison
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Properties
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Die-Cut
Stickers
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Kiss-Cut
Stickers
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Die-cut
Sticker Pages
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Sticker
Rolls
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Sticker
Sheets
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Description
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Precisely cut into shapes with the backing as well
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Vinyl stickers cut into the shape without backing
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Cut-to-shape stickers on different sheets backed by adhesive
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Continuous label rolls that have easy-to-peel backing.
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Pages that contain multiple rows of stickers
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Best for
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Packaging, Branding, and Merchandising
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Promotional events Merchandising Intricate Art
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Packaging, Branding, and Merchandising
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Retail applications, Giveaways, and promotional events
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Giveaways, Retail applications, and promotional events
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Weatherproof
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Bubble-free
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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Now you can choose the right sticker format that best fulfills your needs. This will make your branding much easier and hassle-free.
Every Industry - Trust Sticker Built To Last
Stickers are the most affordable and easy-to-customize option for industries of all scales. Many industries use stickers and business cards, whether to put on/with their products or as a promotional gift to increase their visibility among customers. Stickers are used across all industries, including:
+ Food and Beverage Industry
+ Cosmetics Industry
+ CBD and Pharmaceuticals
+ Retail and E-commerce
+ Manufacturing and Industrial
+ Healthcare Industry
+ Automotive Industry
+ Electronics Industry
+ Phones and Laptops Industry
+ Aerospace
+ Chemical Industry
+ Warehousing and Logistics
No matter what type of industry you run, you can get customized stickers for every industry from us. Our stickers will enhance the presentation of your product packaging and give your brand visibility.
Finishing That Makes Your Stickers More Appealing
Just like packaging is incomplete without a proper finish, stickers are also incomplete. You can use stickers with different types of finishes, including holographic, glitter, and matte lamination. Moreover, you have other options, such as clear stickers that give a no-label look on glass or plastic. High-opacity white ink is used behind the designs, which makes sure colors look vibrant on dark surfaces.
Turn Windows Into Ad Space With Custom Bombproof Stickers
Want to convert your windows into an ad space that grabs customer attention? Use custom bomb-proof stickers that are ultra-adhesive, highly weather-resistant, UV-resistant, and water-resistant. They are used for outdoor and heavy-weight applications.
Create Your Very Own Stickers With MyBoxPrinting
MyBoxPrinting is the choice of 500+ businesses looking for their custom packaging solutions. It offers you packaging according to your business needs and requirements that makes your brand get noticed instantly. We also customize stickers of different types, whether you want logo stickers, fun stickers, sports, or animal shapes. Our clients enjoy the following benefits:
Wholesale Rates: We offer custom packaging at market-competitive wholesale rates.
Bulk Discounts: On bulk orders, you get significant discounts, which make the pricing more affordable.
No MOQ: There is no minimum limit for the stickers or custom packaging.
Custom Sizes and Shapes: We provide you with custom shapes and sizes according to your packaging needs.
Endless Customization Options: Customize your packaging in different styles, from eco-friendly materials to different finishes.
Customer Support: Our customer support is available to assist you in case of any inconvenience or query.
Free Design Assistance: Seek assistance in the design process from our experienced team of graphics designers. You don’t need to pay additional charges for this assistance.
Swift Turnaround Time: It takes us 8 to 10 business days for turnaround. In case of rush orders, turnaround is even faster, that is, 4 to 6 business days.
No Shipment Charges: Enjoy your orders delivered to your doorstep without any shipment cost.
Order Custom Stickers Now!
Whether you want classic clear, logo stickers, hang tab stickers, die-cut, or kiss-cut stickers in different materials and adhesive options, MyBoxPrinting is the go-to option. We provide you with stickers in small to bulk quantities at wholesale rates and with different customization options, including finishes like soft touch or holographic. We can get you the exact sticker style, amount, and format you need. If you want to get the exact stickers you want, contact us!
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