Description
Custom jar labels & stickers, printed in the UK on waterproof gloss or matt vinyl
Custom jar labels printed in the UK in full colour on waterproof white vinyl, gloss or matt, cut to round, square or any bespoke shape, supplied on sheets with a minimum order of just one label.
Made your own jam, honey or chutney and ready to sell it? A well-printed jar label is what turns a home-kitchen batch into a shelf-ready product. We print your artwork in full colour on self-adhesive waterproof vinyl, cut to fit your jars exactly.
The vinyl is scratch and water resistant, so it suits preserves that live in a fridge door as well as candles, cosmetics, storage and anything that gets handled or wiped. Choose a gloss finish for bright, punchy colour or matt for a softer look that reads easily under shop lighting.
You can run several designs in one print job at no extra cost, so a whole range of flavours or scents can be labelled together. Design online in our jar label designer or upload print-ready artwork - and if you need a custom shape, just supply a cutting path.
Waterproof & scratch resistant
Vinyl labels shrug off water, condensation, oil and handling, in the fridge and on the shelf.
Gloss or matt
Bright white vinyl in a glossy or a soft matt finish, so colours stay solid on glass and dark contents.
Any shape to fit
Round, square, oval or a bespoke die-cut - supply your cutting path and we cut each jar label to match your jars.
One label minimum
Order from a single label to several thousand, and mix multiple designs in one print run at no extra charge.
The reserved names and fruit content rules, the two statements every jam label needs, honey’s origin rule, labelling hot-filled jars, and which label fits which jar.
How to order online
- 1
Choose your options
Pick your size, shape, material, finish and quantity - the price updates instantly. - 2
Add your artwork
Upload a print-ready file or design it online in a few clicks. - 3
Approve & add to basket
Check your live proof and order in a couple of clicks.
Popular uses for jar labels
- Jam, honey and preserve jars
- Chutney and condiment jars
- Candle jars and tins
- Cosmetic and skincare pots
- Vitamin and supplement jars
- Kitchen and pantry storage jars
- Spice and dry-goods containers
- Wax melt and home fragrance labels
Our print guarantee
We print exactly what you approve, matched as closely as we can to your on-screen proof - with a natural tolerance for colour and material differences.
What we guarantee
- Colour reproduced as closely as possible to your approved proof
- Sharp, high-quality printing and clean, accurate cutting
- Any printing, cutting or material fault is on us - we’ll put it right or reprint free
What’s down to you
- Spelling, wording and layout in your artwork
- Setting up white ink and clear areas correctly for your design
- We can’t improve low-quality graphics - upload poor resolution and it will print at poor resolution
- We print your design exactly as approved, so please check your proof carefully
By approving your proof you accept the following. Colour is reproduced as accurately as possible but cannot be guaranteed to match your screen, a printed sample or a previous order exactly. Differences between rich (full-colour) black and single black, colours sitting near the edge of the CMYK gamut, fine tints and slight variation between materials, finishes and print batches are a normal part of the printing process and may not be visible on your on-screen proof. These are considered within standard commercial print tolerance and are not classed as a fault. Where any question of print quality arises, StickyThings is the final arbiter of whether a job has printed correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Are your jar labels food safe?
Jar labels go on the outside of the jar or lid, so they do not touch the food. The vinyl is waterproof and wipes clean if the contents spill onto it. If you need a label that sits in direct contact with food, ask us before you order.
Are the labels waterproof?
Yes. They are made from a waterproof PVC that is scratch and water resistant, so they stay looking sharp through fridges, handling and wiping.
Can I have a custom shape to fit my jars?
Yes. Enter any width and height for a standard round, square or oval label, or supply a cutting path on your artwork for a bespoke die-cut shape, and we cut each label to match.
Can I print onto clear jars or bottles?
Yes. Jar labels are printed on white vinyl, so colours and text stay solid and readable whatever is in the jar. For a see-through, no-label look, order clear labels, which can be printed with white ink.
What is the minimum order and can I mix designs?
The minimum order is just one label. You can also run several different designs - different flavours or scents, for example - in a single print run at no extra cost. If you are unsure which material suits your jars, order a free sample first.
How quickly will I get my jar labels?
Once you approve the PDF proof we send you, we go straight to print. For our current production and delivery times, please see our turnaround and delivery page.
What must a jam label say?
The name (jam, extra jam, marmalade or jelly, each with a minimum fruit content), the statements ‘prepared with X g of fruit per 100 g’ and ‘total sugar content Y g per 100 g’ near the name, plus the general set: ingredients with allergens, net weight, best-before date, storage after opening and your business address.
When should I label a hot-filled jar?
After it has cooled to room temperature. Adhesive applied to hot glass does not bond properly and paper labels curl. Wipe any stickiness off the glass, apply the label, and leave it 24 hours before boxing or chilling.
