How to choose the correct sticker to write on.
You can write on all of our materials, but some may react differently to the type of writing tool being used. We suggest using a sharpie to write on all of our material types. Pens tend to smear and don’t recommend using pens. Here’s a chart to help you determine how to choose the right stickers to write on and which type of material you may want to choose for your project.
The rating will show you how well it works with that particular type (5 being the best), and dry time will let you know approximately how long it takes before it doesn’t smear when wiped. Also, it’s not recommended to clean the surface with any harsh cleaning agents after you have wrote on the surface.
Adhesives
Use this adhesive rating below if you are choosing the semi-gloss (no laminate) option, and ARE NOT selecting a laminate product add on. If you ARE choosing a laminate protection on the product page you will actually want to review the rating for each laminate type at the bottom of this page.
WH refers to white material version CR refers to clear material version. As they have slightly different properties. Some materials do not have a clear material option.
Restickable StickleMe
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 5/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
6 Seconds
Removable Genius Vinyl
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 2.5/5
CR Rating 3/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
WH 21 Seconds
CR 13 Seconds
Removable Genius Vinyl Premium
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 3/5
CR Rating 2/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
WH 15 Seconds
CR 20 Seconds
Permanent Vinyl Premium and Xtra Strength Permanent
Sharpie Writing Test:
Perm Premium WH Rating: 3.5/5
Perm Premium CR Rating 4/5
Xtra Strength WH Rating: 3/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
WH 12 Seconds
CR 11 Seconds
Repositionable Micro-Suction Cling
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 4.5/5
CR Rating 1/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
WH 8 Seconds
CR 30 Seconds
Removable Static Window Cling
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 1/5
CR Rating 1/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
WH 30 Seconds
CR 30 Seconds
Paper Roll Labels
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 5/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
6 Seconds
Vinyl Roll Labels
Sharpie Writing Test:
WH Rating: 1/5
CR Rating 1/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
25 Seconds
Over-Laminates
This is the laminate protection that is applied to the top of the adhesive. So, if you are selecting a product and not choosing over-laminate protection then you will not need this rating. This is an additional option for various products. Therefore, there are no links to actual products. As they are simply options on the products themselves.
Custom Shape Sticker with Laminate Selected
Gloss Laminate
Sharpie Writing Test:
Rating: 1/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
23 Seconds
Matte Laminate
Sharpie Writing Test:
Rating: 3.5/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
14 Seconds
Luster Laminate
Sharpie Writing Test:
Rating: 3.5/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
14 Seconds
Roll Label Sticker with Laminate Selected
Roll Label Gloss Laminate
Sharpie Writing Test:
Rating: 2/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
19 Seconds
Roll Label Matte Laminate
Sharpie Writing Test:
Rating: 2.5/5
Sharpie Dry Time:
17 Seconds
We also carry a dry erase laminate, but of course this is meant for dry erase markers and the ability to wipe away.