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Matt Stickers & Labels

Custom matt sticker and label printing in ANY bespoke size

Our premium matt stickers and labels offer an impeccable, smooth and luxurious finish to your product stickers. These stickers are designed to resist smudging and fingerprints and diffuse light to avoid glare. They boast exceptional resilience against tearing or peeling, making them the unrivaled choice for various environments.
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Printed matt stickers and labels from Discount Sticker Printing tick every box when it comes to price, quality, versatility and customisation – making them ideal for any purpose as some of the UK's lowest prices.

  1. Matt stickers are custom made to ANY shape or size as well as being fully waterproof, weatherproof and UV resistant
  2. Matt paper labels are a great cost effective alternative for larger runs with a huge choice of shapes and sizes to choose from
  3. The use of 1440dpi high definition Xeikon printing brings out the rich colours and sharp detail of your artwork
  4. FREE next-day UK delivery after dispatch, and a FREE artwork design if you don't have your own yet

With a silky smooth satin finish and high-resolution printing, your order is made to seriously impress whilst being suitable for any indoor or outdoor use. You can choose ANY shape or size and the permanent adhesive is strong enough to stick firmly whilst being removable without residue if necessary.

Get an instant quote now for Matt vinyl and paper stickers using the calculator above, and then select your artwork option to proceed with your order.

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Enter a shape

Choose the shape you’re looking for, such as square, circle, rectangle, oval or custom.

With custom shape, we’ll contour the cut around your artwork to create any bespoke shape you require. You can explain exactly what you require later during checkout, and we’ll send you a proof for approval before we print.

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Enter a size

Enter your desired width and height in CM, MM or inch.

If you’ve chosen custom shape, enter the width at the widest part, and the height at the tallest part of your label.

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Choose a type

Standard

Printed on white polypropylene vinyl (waterproof) or paper material (cheaper). Gloss and matt available


Clear

Printed on transparent polypropylene vinyl (waterproof). The printed design can be made opaque with the background remaining see-through.


Metallic

Printed on polypropylene vinyl (waterproof) with a metallic overlay to create a foil effect. You can either have your entire design in metallic or only parts of it (such as a logo or some text).


Textured paper

PThis specialist paper material, known as Martele White, has an embossed finish for a luxury, hand-made aesthetic.


Low tack for windows

Made with either opaque white or transparent polypropylene vinyl (both waterproof). Uses a lower tack adhesive that makes them easier to peel off. Similar to static cling.


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Customise the type

Standard

Available with the following materials and finishes:

Waterproof polypropylene material

Highly durable plastic vinyl material. Tear, scratch and UV resistant. Ideal if liquid contact is possible, or you just want high durability. Recyclable.

Available with these finishes:

  • Uncoated – No lamination, giving a middle-ground finish between gloss and matt.
  • Gloss lamination – A shiny finish with even more durability thanks to the laminate coating.
  • Matt lamination – A silky finish. Also with more durability due to the lamination.

Both lamination options add a 10% additional charge.

Uncoated
Gloss Finish
Matt
Paper material

Premium paper stock that’s not waterproof or as strong as vinyl, but still holds up well to light abrasion such as being regularly handled. It’s also a lower cost than waterproof polypropylene. Recyclable and biodegradable.

Available with these finishes:

  • Gloss finish – Shiny
  • Matt finish – Silky.
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Clear

Printed on transparent waterproof plastic with the following options:

Choose the print direction

Normal print has the adhesive on the back and the design on the front. Reverse print has the design on the adhesive side, so it can be stuck onto a transparent surface (like a window) and show the design on the opposite side of the glass. If in doubt, normal print is most likely what you require.

Choose the adhesive

Standard adhesive has a strong hold designed for permanent use. Low tack adhesive is better for temporary use as it’s easier to remove.

Would you like white ink?

Coloured inks printed on clear plastic can be semi-opaque. With white ink, we’ll print a layer of white underneath the printed parts of your design to make them more vibrant. You should also choose this option if you want any parts of your design printed in visible white (such as white text).

Choose a finish
  • Standard finish – No lamination, giving a middle-ground finish between gloss and matt.
  • Gloss lamination – A shiny finish with even more durability thanks to the laminate coating.
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Metallic

Printed on polypropylene vinyl (waterproof) with the following options:

Choose your metallic effect

Metallic gold – A shiny gold foil effect

Metallic silver - A shiny silver foil effect

Multi-colour metallic – We can create the a full spectrum of shiny metallic colours, including shades of blue, green, red and more.

Gold
Silver
Multi-colour

Choose a finish

Gloss lamination – Coated with a gloss laminate to make them shiny and also extra-durable.

Matt lamination – Coated with a matt laminate to make them silky and extra-tough as well.

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Textured paper

This specialist paper, known as Martele White, has an embossed finish for a luxury, hand-made aesthetic.

It is a natural paper finish.

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Low tack for windows

Printed on white or transparent waterproof vinyl with the following options:

Standard (on white plastic)

On white plastic for an entirely opaque result. You can also choose the print direction (where the design on the front-face (normal) or on the adhesive side (reverse)), and the finish, where Standard is semi-gloss and gloss laminate is shiny and more durable.

Clear (on transparent plastic)

On transparent plastic so the background is see-through. You can also choose the print direction and finish in the same way as standard. White ink is also available to make the printed parts of your design fully opaque instead of semi-opaque.

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Choose a supply format

On rolls

Supplied on reels around 76mm cardboard tube cores (if you need a different core size please contact us).

Hand apply – No specific set up of the stickers/labels on the roll. Best for applying by hand.

Machine apply – Explain the required orientation/leading edge, winding, number of labels per roll, max roll diameter and anything else you need. This is very important if you’re putting the rolls into a mechanical label applicator. If we need any clarification we’ll contact you.

On sheets

Choose from the standard sizes of DL, A6, A5 or A4. We’ll fit as many of the stickers/labels as we can on each sheet. If a size is unavailable it means your sticker/label is too big to fit.

Individual singles

We’ll cut each label or sticker into individual singles with the backing still applied.


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Choose your design option

Upload your own artwork files now

If you have a design ready, you can upload it during checkout. We’ll always manually inspect it for any issues before we print.

Use our free expert design service

No artwork yet? Our in-house team will create a free bespoke design for you! During checkout, just tell us how you want it to look and attach any images you want us to use. A proof will always be sent for your approval first.

Order now & arrange artwork after

Complete your order now, and then choose your artwork option later via the link we’ll email to you.

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Machine Apply

To make the rolls compatible with your sticker or label applicator, explain any details such as the required:

  • Orientation/leading edge
  • Winding
  • Number of labels per roll
  • Max roll diameter
  • or anything else you need

You can also enter the specific number of rolls you require, and we’ll divide the overall sticker/label quantity by the number of rolls (so if you order 1000 labels and 5 rolls, each roll will have 200 labels).

Do I need this?

These settings are very important if you’re putting the rolls into a mechanical label applicator, as the rolls must be compatible with your equipment (which can vary).

If we need any clarification about what you’ve entered, we’ll contact you before we print.

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Buy cheap matt labels online which are perfect for ANY need or budget!

Some of the UK’s lowest prices don’t have to mean that there’s any drop in quality or service, and Discount Sticker Printing is here to prove it. 

Once you upload your artwork (or let us design free artwork for you), it will be printed on vinyl matt stickers with a beautifully smooth and silky satin finish. This is done with class-leading Xeikon presses and eco-friendly solvent toner to make sure that your artwork really pops with detail and colour which is true to the design. 

Your order is then shipped straight to your door with next-day delivery as standard. It’s as simple as that! 

Versatility also makes them perfect for any use. The nature of the vinyl material and solvent ink printing means that your printed matt stickers are waterproof, weatherproof, UV resistant and highly durable. This makes them ideal for virtually any indoor or outdoor use in even the harshest conditions. Plus, with the option to choose ANY shape or size, you can have matt stickers perfect for almost every surface and situation you can think of.

Enter your options above now for an instant cheap quote to buy your matt stickers online.

Further Information

What Are Matt Stickers?

Matt stickers are smooth and luxurious stickers that can be used for product labelling, branding and promotional purposes. The first ever matt sticker was created by 1981 Ohio-based plastics firm Cloplay Plastics, and it is safe to say that the label industry has never looked back. Matt stickers come with either a silky satin or matt finish, offering versatility and a huge range of options when it comes to design.

Crafted with our state-of-the-art Xeikon presses and eco-friendly solvent toner, they are hugely popular when it comes to food packaging, promotional products, marketing purposes, and much more.

Advantages of Matt Stickers Over Other Finishes

Matt stickers are similar to gloss stickers when it comes to durability, but are far more effective when applied to products that are regularly handled. This is due to their lustreless finish, avoiding any smudging or fingerprints.

As well as this, glossier stickers tend to reflect light, meaning that they can end up creating a glare that makes any information more difficult to read - especially if being displayed in a window.

Matt stickers diffuse light, avoiding this issue altogether. Matt stickers also, in general, encourage a more rustic and handmade aesthetic, which is ideal for businesses promoting organic or locally sourced ingredients.

Common Uses for Matt Stickers

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The common uses for matt stickers are vast, thanks to their renowned durability. Perfect for communicating simple designs in a professional-looking manner, the humble matt sticker is a timeless classic.

The highly absorbent finish of a matt sticker makes it ideal for being written on, meaning that they are often used at trade shows, for adding ingredients to food items, to communicate any additional product information, such as allergens or a ‘cruelty-free’ status on a cosmetics tin, and more.

Matt stickers also have strong resistance when it comes to tearing or peeling, making them suitable for floor graphics and as short-term signage

Types of Matt Stickers

While we know you can choose from polypropylene vinyl matt stickers, which offer weatherproof and UV-resistant properties, or paper stickers, you can also select the shape and cut of your design.

You can choose sheets of matt stickers, rolls, kiss or die-cut options, putting creative control directly into your hands. Kiss-cut stickers have a top layer that is cut, but paper backing that remains intact.

However, die-cut stickers are cut all the way around the design, creating a completely custom shape. While kiss-cut stickers are easier to peel, die-cut stickers offer more originality, so it depends on what works best for your business.

Customisation Options for Matt Stickers

If you have your own logo and illustrations ready to go, simply upload them, along with your desired sizes, material and finish, onto our website for a free and instant quote.

However, if graphic design is not in your wheelhouse, why not have one of our expert illustrators take your ideas and draw something up for you?

Or, if you would prefer, browse some of our free basic templates to see whether any catch your eye. We pride ourselves on offering stickers that are completely customisable and personal to your brand.

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Printing Process for Matt Stickers

When it comes to the printing process for matt stickers, they are made up of a combination of polypropylene film, flexible clear or white calendered polymeric or monomeric vinyl. Opting for polymeric or monomeric vinyl depends on how long you want your stickers to remain in place.

For more short-term promotions or marketing strategies, the monomeric film is generally a good choice, with a 1-3 year grade. For more hard-wearing usage, polymeric vinyl offers a 4-6 year grade. After this has been established, a permanent or semi-permanent adhesive is applied.

Polymerics tend to have a softer feel and a gloss finish, although translucent and matt finishes are also obtainable. Most films are made using the chill-roll process, where the melt emerging from the flat film die is poured onto either chrome-plated, highly polished or matt finish chill-roll.

When it comes to a chill-roll, a rough surface is crucial. Calendered vinyl is made by pushing a heated mixture through calendering rollers - a faster and more budget-friendly option. Typically, cast vinyls are used when more intricate applications are required. After this, liquid resin is coated onto a highly polished substrate to produce an extremely thin film of vinyl.

History of Matt Stickers

Matt had long been a popular product using paper stock, but it was 1981 Ohio-based plastics firm Cloplay Plastics filed the first patent for a plastic film with a matt finish. By the early eighties the sticker industry was well-established across the globe, thanks to the success of companies such as the Panini sticker company. Italian newspaper moguls Benito and Giuseppe Panini in Milan set up the hugely successful Panini sticker company.

In 1960 the company became famous for its football sticker collections and by 1970 it was the first sticker company to produce stickers for the football World Cup. The company went on to be hugely successful on the back of its production and Panini recently produced stickers for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In the past 10 years the technology has been adapted to great success in the vehicle industry. Matt finish vinyl, while not as widely used as gloss, is now used to wrap cars among other vehicles. KPMF kicked things off with a full UK taxi wrap in 1993, everything from planes to trains as well as fleets of cars are now wrapped in matt vinyl.

How is a Matt Sticker Made?

Plastic matt stickers are made from a combination of polypropylene film, flexible clear or white calendered polymeric or monomeric vinyl, or a cast vinyl and either permanent or easily removable adhesive. Polymeric and monomeric vinyl offers either short- or long-term application. Monomeric film is generally a 1-3 year grade and the Polymeric 4-6 year grade.

Polymerics feel softer and are primarily available in a gloss finish, although translucent and matte finishes are also obtainable. Most films are made using the chill-roll process. In this process the melt emerging from the flat film die is poured onto either chrome plated, highly polished or matt finish chill-roll. With the latter, the most important factor is the rough surface.

Calendered vinyl is made by pushing a heated mixture through calendering rollers. This is a fast, and as a result, cheaper method of production. Calendered vinyl is more likely to suffer from shrinkage due to the manufacturing process. Cast vinyls are used when a more intricate and stable applications are needed. Liquid resin is coated onto a highly polished substrate to produce an extremely thin film of vinyl.

How to Order

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If you know which size, shape and design you would like to apply to your matt stickers, you can submit this information on our website for a free and instant quote. After this, you can choose to call our sales team to have them talk you through the ordering process, or continue customising your matt stickers yourself.

Delivery is FREE for all Pro orders, with next-day delivery after dispatch as standard to receive your order as quickly as possible.

We ship with DPD or Royal Mail depending on your order selection. Full tracking will be available, including a time slot for delivery on the day.

Need to return your order because of a problem? Contact us and we'll go over options including a full reprint or refund.

Visit our section on specifications for data sheets that show all of the properties, certifications and compliances of the materials we use.