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How do transfer stickers differ from die cut stickers?

Transfer stickers are similar to die cut stickers but with more possibilities! An artwork that is too intricate for a die cut sticker might be possible as a transfer sticker. Some other differences include:

Die cut stickers

Transfer stickers

Allows for a single internal cut

Allows for multiple internal cuts

Made from a single piece

Made of many pieces

Minimum border of 1/16"

Minimum border of 1/32"

Minimum bleed of .0625"

Minimum bleed of .0295"

Paper backing

Paper backing plus transfer tape

Laminate finish

No laminate finish

Die cut stickers and transfer stickers are also applied differently. Die cut stickers are your classic peel-and-stick style, while transfer stickers come with a transfer tape that holds the pieces of your sticker together and is removed once your sticker is in place. You can learn more about how to apply a transfer sticker here.

examples of the differences between die cut stickers and printed transfer stickers

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