Description
Custom high tack labels & stickers, printed on extra-strong self-adhesive vinyl
Extra-sticky high tack labels printed in the UK on 100-micron gloss vinyl with a specially formulated high-tack adhesive that grips low energy plastics, wood and rough metals. Full-colour print, any custom size or shape, from a single label upwards.
These are the stickiest waterproof labels we make. The high-tack adhesive is formulated to bond with awkward low energy surfaces - silicone rubber, ABS and other plastics - where a standard label simply lifts and peels away. If you need a sticker that holds on when nothing else will, this is the one.
Printed on durable gloss PVC with waterproof eco-solvent inks, these extra permanent labels handle both indoor and outdoor jobs. They shrug off water, resist scratching and UV, and keep their grip across a wide temperature range, so they stay put on drums, containers, tools and equipment left out in the yard.
Every order is full colour and cut to your exact measurements, supplied on easy-peel sheets. There’s no set minimum - order one label or several thousand, design online or upload your own print-ready artwork. Not sure the adhesive will suit your surface? Order a free sample and test it first.
Grips difficult surfaces
A specially formulated high-tack adhesive bonds to low energy plastics, wood, concrete and rough metals where standard labels lift.
Fully waterproof
Printed on gloss vinyl with waterproof eco-solvent inks that resist water, scratching and UV, indoors or out.
Wide temperature range
Rated for service from -5C to +100C with around three years of external weathering, so labels hold on outdoors.
Any size or shape
Rectangle, square, circle, oval or a custom die-cut - supply your cutter guide and we print your labels to match.
What low surface energy means, a surface-by-surface table of what sticks, and the preparation that gets the full bond.
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 high tack labels
- Drums, containers and chemical packaging
- Textured and curved plastic surfaces
- Outdoor equipment and asset labelling
- Car bumpers, laptops and hard hats
- Wood, concrete and rough metal marking
- Tools, machinery and workshop labels
- Cold-store and freezer product labels
- Warning and safety stickers
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
What makes high tack labels different from standard labels?
The adhesive. Our high tack labels use a specially formulated extra-permanent glue designed to bond with low energy surfaces such as silicone rubber and certain plastics, where a standard permanent adhesive struggles to hold. They give a longer-lasting, stronger bond than any other label we produce.
What surfaces will they stick to?
Clean smooth surfaces plus rough and difficult ones - wood, ABS plastic, concrete, rough metals, car bumpers and laptops. They’re built for the awkward low energy surfaces where standard labels lift and peel. If you’re unsure, use our free sample service to test the bond before you commit.
Are high tack labels waterproof?
Yes. They’re printed on gloss PVC with waterproof eco-solvent inks, so they wipe clean and stand up to water, scratching and UV. They suit both indoor and outdoor use, with a service temperature range of -5C to +100C and around three years of external weathering.
Can I order any size or shape?
You can. Enter any width and height for a standard shape, or supply a vector cutter guide for a bespoke die-cut. Labels come supplied on sheets in full colour, and we can trim them individually on request for a small fee.
What is the minimum order?
Just one. Order a single high tack label or several thousand, and the price per label drops as your quantity grows. You can also order a minimum quantity to get a hard-copy sample of your own artwork.
How quickly will I get my labels?
Once you approve your PDF proof we get straight to print. For our current production and delivery times, please see our turnaround and delivery page.
Why do ordinary labels fall off polypropylene and powder-coated surfaces?
Those surfaces have low surface energy, so a standard adhesive cannot spread into them and sits in beads, like water on a car bumper. High tack adhesive is softer and more aggressive, so it wets low-energy and textured surfaces and then sets hard.
Can high tack labels be removed?
Not cleanly. Once bonded they come off in pieces and can lift paint. Use them only where the label is meant to stay for the life of the item; for anything you may relabel, choose our standard permanent or removable vinyl.
