The Print industry is jam-packed with interesting — and confusing lingo — including the terms die-cut, kiss-cut, CMYK and many others. So, what are the differences between a kiss-cut sticker and a die...
The Print industry is jam-packed with interesting — and confusing lingo — including the terms die-cut, kiss-cut, CMYK and many others. So, what are the differences between a kiss-cut sticker and a die-cut sticker? In this brief guide, I’ll show you the differences between kiss-cut and die-cut stickers.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
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The kiss-cut process simply means that we cut through the vinyl adhesive part of your sticker, and we do not cut through the paper backing. This creates a super easy-to-peel sticker, thanks to the extra “border” material left behind.
As I mentioned, kiss-cut stickers also have a built in border around them. This works excellently to highlight graphics, logos, and promotions.
Die-cutting is the cutting technique where we cut through the vinyl adhesive layer but we also cut through the paper backing. This makes printing unique shapes like sabertooth tigers and fireflies a breeze!
Die-cut stickers are the artist formerly known as “Contour Cut”. Each wording makes sense in its own right, but the technical process is called die-cutting, so most in the sticker biz wound up eventually choosing that wording.
Another print industry analogy people often use is that the die-cut method is like a “cookie cutter” process. This helps people visualize what actually occurs during cutting.
Each person on Earth has unique skills and talents, and likewise each sticker cut can benefit certain goals and projects more than the other. Let’s break them down.
Easy Peelability
Thanks to the extra material, these are effortlessly peelable. This makes large sticker projects go both smoothly and efficiently. Bonus: little to no hand cramping involved.
Storable
Because they come on a backing with an extra material border, kiss-cut stickers will store better in a desk drawer or folder. Rarely will they get their corners torn or stuck together.
Bulk Ordering
Hello, bulk discount! Save some cash with bulk ordering! You also will have enough leftover stickers if a project comes up out of the wild blue.
Unique Shapes Create Interest
Odd shapes get noticed first. The human eye is a pattern recognition machine, and it happened in a nano-second subconsciously. Custom die cut stickers are an effective way to gain attention in a bustling world.
Add Personality
Because they can be printed in custom shapes, these stickers can add personalized style to laptops, car windows and doors and any other solid, smooth object you’d like to decorate!
Professional Aesthetic
This cutting technique creates professional, clean-cut looking stickers. Use them at trade shows, job fairs or even in to-go bags. Promote sales and events easily and clearly using a die-cut sticker.
All in all, either choice is going to be great for your next sticker project. Just keep the benefits and common uses as a guideline, and happy stickering!
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