Description
Clear labels & transparent stickers, printed on clear waterproof vinyl
Custom printed clear labels for that frameless, no-label look on bottles, jars and glass. Made in the UK on see-through waterproof vinyl with a near optically clear gloss finish and a strong permanent adhesive, so only your printed design shows - not the label.
Because the film is transparent, only the ink is visible - ideal for premium branding where you want the product or the glass to show through. Add an optional white ink under-base and your colours stay bright and opaque even on dark backgrounds, coloured glass or clear plastic. Every label is water, oil and UV resistant, so it stays sharp indoors or out without smudging or peeling.
We cut every clear label to the exact size and shape you provide using precise cutting technology, giving you the freedom to choose any custom size you like. All material is in stock, and your see-through labels are produced and dispatched as soon as you approve your proof. Prefer an etched-glass look instead? Take a look at our frosted labels, or for a solid background try our white waterproof labels. The full specification for the material is shown in the designer above when you select it.
Frameless no-label look
Transparent film lets the glass or product show through - only your design is seen.
Optional white ink
Add a white under-base so colours stay bright and opaque on dark or clear surfaces.
Water & UV resistant
Strong permanent adhesive and durable print that shrug off moisture, oil and sunlight.
Any size or shape
Rectangle, square, circle, oval or a custom die-cut, cut to your exact measurements.
How to decide between clear and white vinyl, what white ink does and when you need it, designing for a see-through label, where clear labels work, and sizes for common bottles and jars.
How to order online
- 1
Choose your options
Pick your size, shape, quantity and optional white ink - 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
- Bottles, jars and glass containers
- Cosmetics and toiletries
- Water bottles and drinks
- Candles and home fragrance
- Window and glass stickers
- Logo and branding stickers
- Homemade produce and preserves
- Premium product packaging
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 clear labels completely see-through?
The film is a near optically clear gloss vinyl, so from a short distance it is hard to tell there is a label there at all - only your printed design shows. Any unprinted areas stay transparent and let the surface behind show through, giving that sought-after no-label look.
Will my colours show up on a dark or coloured surface?
Printing inks are slightly translucent, so on dark glass or coloured containers colours can look muted. Add the optional white ink under-base and your design stays bright and opaque - just select it in the options above before you order.
Are they waterproof and durable?
Yes. They are printed on clear waterproof vinyl with long-lasting eco-solvent inks for excellent water, oil, scratch and UV resistance, so they stay sharp indoors or out without smudging or peeling.
Can I order any size or shape?
Absolutely. Set any width and height, choose a rectangle, square, circle, oval or a custom die-cut shape, and we cut to your exact spec. Labels are supplied on sheets, or cut as singles.
What is the minimum order?
Just one. Order a single label or thousands, and the price per label drops as your quantity grows.
How quickly will I get my labels?
Once you approve your proof we get straight to print. For our current production and delivery times, please see our turnaround and delivery page.
Do I need white ink on a clear label?
Only if your design has light colours or white in it, or the container is dark. Dark inks on clear glass work without it; a full-colour logo on an amber bottle or a dark liquid needs a white under-base to stay bright. Pick the White ink swatch in the designer and the preview shows the difference.
Will a clear label look like sellotape on my jar?
No. Both the 70 micron film and the adhesive are optically clear, so the unprinted area disappears on clean, glossy glass. On frosted or textured surfaces any clear film shows as a shiny patch, which is when to choose our frosted etch labels instead.
