When considering your options, one fundamental choice often arises: do I need a die-cut sticker or a kiss cut sticker?
We are here to talk you through the difference between die cut and kiss cut stickers, so you can make an informed decision and get the best results.
Die cut stickers vs kiss cut stickers
The main difference between die-cut stickers and kiss cut stickers lies in how they are cut.
Die cut stickers are cut through the material layer and the backing paper whereas kiss cut stickers are only cut through the material layer, leaving the backing paper intact.
Have a look at this GIF to visualise the difference between the two:
What is a die cut sticker?
Die cut stickers are stickers that are cut in a custom shape. They are cut around the edge of your design through both the vinyl and paper backing layers.
Die cut stickers can be cut in the exact shape of your custom design. This is why they are our most popular sticker option.
For more information, check out our die-cut stickers definition.
The benefits of die cut stickers
- Tend to be a lower cost option because there is less cutting per sticker.
- The edge of the backing paper is the edge of the sticker. This makes it easier to see what your sticker will look like on the surface you’re applying it to.
- Great if you are re-selling your design as a sticker to your customers.
- Perfect for eye-catching designs that you want to apply to laptops, phones, bikes or water bottles
Examples of die cut stickers
Ordering die cut stickers
Ordering custom die cut stickers is super easy. Simply head over to our die cut stickers page. Then, enter the size of your sticker and choose your favourite material.
The pricing calculator will then deliver an instant quote, giving you an overview of different quantities. You can either select one or enter a custom quantity at the bottom.
Hit continue, upload your artwork and you're done!
You can also diy die cut stickers - we've got some instructions for you.
What is a kiss cut sticker?
Kiss cut stickers, on the other hand, are cut through the vinyl layer only. The paper backing stays intact. This means that you can only peel a part of the sticker from the backing.
You can still choose a custom shape, but kiss cut stickers will have extra backing around the sticker.
The benefits of kiss cut stickers
- They have extra backing paper around the outside of your sticker. This can be printed with your brand name, website or contact details making them really effective as event handouts.
- If you have intricate artwork, kiss cut stickers are a better option because the extra backing paper protects the sticker until it’s applied.
- The extra backing paper allows for easy peeling, making these stickers quicker to apply
Example of kiss cut stickers
You can learn more about the meaning of kiss cut stickers or check out how to make kiss cut stickers.
Ordering kiss cut stickers
If you want to order your own kiss cut stickers, go to our kiss cut stickers product page.
On the right-hand side, you'll find a pricing calculator that will generate an instant quote for you.
Simply choose your material and enter the size of your stickers. This should be the size of your overall sticker. Our design team will then adjust the peelable part to fit.
Then, all that is left to do is to select your quantity and upload your artwork.
Similarities between die cut stickers and kiss cut stickers
Die cut stickers and kiss cut stickers are both custom-cut stickers that can be printed onto any material you want.
The terms only describe how your stickers are cut, nothing more and nothing less.
And, when they are peeled, they even look identical.
What will it be?
Die cut stickers or kiss cut stickers? We cannot wait to see what you will be creating next.
If you are still not sure which sticker option is right for you, ask our experts. They will help you narrow down your options based on your unique use case.