What are the advantages and disadvantages of common materials for A4 stickers?

The common materials for A4 stickers mainly include paper and film, each with its unique advantages and disadvantages.

Paper material

1. Writing paper

Advantages: All printers can print and have good compatibility.

Disadvantages: rough surface, poor sensory experience.

2. Art paper

Advantages: Smooth surface, high whiteness, good printing adaptability, suitable for both laser and inkjet printing (inkjet printing ink dries slowly), commonly used for general product labels.

Disadvantage: No specific indication.

3. Glass card (high gloss copperplate paper)

Advantages: It is brighter and whiter than copperplate paper, and its printing characteristics are similar to copperplate paper. It is recommended to use a laser printer.

Disadvantage: No specific indication.

4. Aluminum foil series

Advantages: There are multiple colors to choose from, the surface is aluminum plated, smooth and beautiful, and it is often used for graphic design.

Disadvantage: It can only be printed with a laser printer, and the printed text can be scraped off.

5. Kraft paper

Advantages: Natural color, retro color expression, simple and elegant black and white printing.

Disadvantages: Not waterproof, color printing colors are not vivid.

6. Synthetic paper

Advantages: High strength, tear resistance, water resistance, oil resistance, and printing handwriting that is not easily scratched.

Disadvantage: It requires printing with a laser printer.

7. Other types of paper

Fluorescent paper: brightly colored, suitable for special visual effects requirements.

Fragile paper: It cannot be completely peeled off after pasting, and once peeled off, it will shatter. It is commonly used for anti-counterfeiting labels.

Film material

1. PET series

Advantages: Waterproof, oil resistant, tear resistant, with multiple options such as transparent PET, bright silver, matte silver, etc. Matte silver has texture in graphic decoration.

Disadvantage: It needs to be printed with a laser printer, and the handwriting can be scraped off.

2. PVC material

Advantages: Good flexibility, waterproof and moisture-proof.

Disadvantage: No specific indication (but attention should be paid to environmental protection and safety).

3. Thermal paper

Advantages: It changes color when exposed to heat, does not require carbon tape printing, and is commonly used for supermarket receipts, express waybills, etc.

Disadvantage: The handwriting may fade or disappear over time.

General comparison

Cost: Paper materials usually have lower costs, while film materials have higher costs due to their more special properties.

Durability: Membrane materials such as PET, PVC, etc. have better waterproof, oil resistant, tear resistant and other properties, suitable for long-term storage and use in harsh environments; Paper materials are relatively weaker.

Printing compatibility: Paper materials usually have good printing compatibility, while film materials may require specific types of printers (such as laser printers) for printing.

Aesthetics: Film materials such as PET provide more aesthetic choices with transparency and matte silver feel; Paper materials showcase their aesthetic appeal through design elements such as color and texture.

When choosing A4 adhesive material, comprehensive consideration should be given to specific application scenarios, cost budgets, printing equipment, and other factors.