What are die-cut stickers?
They are cut through the sticker material and backing liner, so the finished piece follows the artwork outline.
StikTec custom sticker printing
Die-Cut Stickers for Factories
StikTec manufactures custom die-cut stickers cut to the outer contour of your artwork. They are used for packaging, retail branding, promotions, events, equipment identification, and OEM projects where the sticker shape is part of the brand experience. StikTec works with suppliers, manufacturers, and companies on application-specific production requirements.
- Custom contour-cut shapes from approved artwork
- Paper, PVC, PET, clear film, metallic, and specialty options
- Matte, glossy, laminate, UV, foil, and decorative finishes
- Individual, sheet, and project-specific supply formats
Product specifications
Define the shape and construction.
Die-Cut Stickers are custom shaped stickers made by contour cutting along an approved external artwork path. Shapes can be logos, characters, icons, irregular outlines, or standard forms.
- Face materials: paper, PVC, PET, clear and metallic film, and application-matched materials
- Adhesives: permanent, removable, high-tack, and surface-matched options
- Finishes: matte, glossy, lamination, UV, metallic, foil, and textured effects
- Print: logos, graphics, spot colors, barcodes, QR codes, serial and variable data
- Supply: individual pieces, backing cards, sheets, and custom packaging formats
A die-cut sticker should be specified around the surface, sticker shape, material, finish, handling conditions, and delivery format.
Common sourcing questions
Confirm the cut path first.
Die-cut or kiss-cut?
Die-cut backing follows the sticker shape. Kiss-cut stickers remain on a larger backing sheet.
Can data be printed?
QR codes, barcodes, serial numbers, and variable data can be included in approved artwork.
Sourcing risk support
Reduce cut and material risks.
StikTec reviews the complete die-cut sticker construction before production. Reference samples, product photos, and artwork files help identify a more suitable direction.
- Confirm external contour, internal cut-outs, fine details, corners, and practical cutting limits
- Check text size, logo edges, contrast, bleed, barcodes, and safe zones
- Match material and adhesive to the target surface and removal expectations
- Confirm individual, sheet, backing-card, or packed-set format
- Discuss moisture, handling, oils, texture, outdoor use, and packing conditions
OEM and ODM services
Build a custom sticker program.
StikTec supports OEM and ODM die-cut sticker projects for brands, packaging suppliers, retailers, distributors, promotional programs, and private-label products.
- Custom outlines based on logos, illustrations, characters, and product graphics
- Paper, PVC, PET, clear, metallic, and application-matched films
- Permanent, removable, high-tack, and surface-matched adhesives
- Matte, gloss, laminate, UV, foil, metallic, and textured finishes
- Barcodes, QR codes, serials, batches, variable data, sheets, backing cards, and sets
Custom process
Move from artwork to stickers.
- Submit requirements: artwork, size, quantity, surface, use, and format.
- Review cut path: contour, cut line, corners, detail, internal cut-outs, and dimensions.
- Confirm material: face material, adhesive direction, finish, and protection.
- Approve artwork: colors, text, safe area, bleed, codes, and cut-line placement.
- Produce stickers: print, finish, die-cut, inspect, separate, sheet, or pack.
- Confirm repeats: record artwork, material, cut path, and packing requirements.
Quality control
Check approved shapes and artwork.
Quality checks help confirm that Die-Cut Stickers match approved artwork and project requirements before shipment.
- Artwork, logo, text, graphic content, cut path, external shape, edges, corners, and internal details
- Print clarity, color, contrast, registration, barcode or QR readability where in scope
- Surface finish, lamination, UV, protective layers, quantity, format, and packing
Provide customer approval procedures, material documents, cut tolerance, or end-use tests during inquiry for early review.
Applications
Use custom shapes across brands.
Product Packaging
Custom shapes for boxes, cartons, pouches, jars, bottles, and seals.
Retail Branding
Logo stickers, bag seals, campaign packs, and in-store materials.
E-Commerce
Inserts, thank-you stickers, shipping seals, and subscription-box additions.
Cosmetics
Decorative labels and stickers for jars, bottles, tubes, soaps, and beauty packaging.
Events & Promotions
Giveaways, campaign stickers, launches, and promotional merchandise.
Product definition
How die-cut stickers work.
Die-Cut Stickers are self-adhesive printed stickers cut through both the face material and release liner. The sticker and backing follow the same outer contour, creating a standalone shaped sticker.
The shape is controlled by a cut path around approved artwork, making it suitable for logos, illustrations, icons, characters, and custom product graphics.
Four main elements
Face material: printed graphics, text, codes, or branding.
Adhesive: pressure-sensitive layer for the intended surface.
Release liner: backing removed before application.
Contour cut: line defining the final external shape.
Product comparison
Compare sticker formats.
- Die-Cut Stickers: individual custom shapes where the outline is part of the design.
- Kiss-Cut Stickers: easy-peel stickers retained on a larger backing sheet.
- Sticker Sheets: multiple designs, retail packs, campaign kits, and organized sets.
- Roll Stickers: repeated packaging application and higher-volume workflows.
- Standard Labels: straightforward packaging, barcode, product information, and regular containers.
Procurement checklist
Confirm these details before quoting.
- Artwork file and intended contour, holes, and small details
- Final width and height, target surface, environment, and handling
- Paper, PVC, PET, clear or metallic film; matte, gloss, laminate, UV, foil, or texture
- Individual pieces, sheets, backing cards, or custom packed sets
- Barcode, QR code, serial, batch, or other variable data
Brand partnership
Work from the real brand requirement.
StikTec works with B2B buyers who need custom die-cut stickers aligned with actual product and branding needs. Our aim is practical construction supporting clear graphics, accurate shapes, suitable application, and repeat-order consistency.
We support packaging, retail, inserts, promotional stickers, and branded label projects through review of artwork, cut lines, materials, adhesives, finishes, and supply formats.
Email: stik@stiktec.com
Phone: +86 13026625634
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Frequently asked questions
Die-cut sticker answers.
They are cut through the sticker material and backing liner, creating a finished sticker that follows the artwork shape.
Yes. StikTec reviews custom logo outlines and contour-cut requirements from approved artwork.
AI, PDF, EPS, and SVG vector files are preferred where available; high-resolution artwork can also be reviewed.
Suitable film materials and protective finishes can be discussed for moisture or outdoor exposure.
Yes. Share code type, data content, required size, and scan requirements during inquiry.
Project inquiry
Request a sticker quote.
Tell StikTec about your die-cut sticker project. Share artwork, size, quantity, application surface, material, finish, and required supply format for a more accurate recommendation.