The common types of A4 stickers mainly include the following:
1、 Classified by surface glossiness
Matte surface adhesive:
Features: The surface is relatively matte and does not have strong reflection.
Applicable printer types: laser printer, inkjet printer, dot matrix printer, copier.
Bright surface adhesive:
Features: Smooth surface and strong reflection.
Applicable printer types: laser printer, needle printer. Partial glossy stickers are also suitable for inkjet printers, but printing settings may need to be adjusted based on specific materials.
2、 Classified by material
Copperplate paper adhesive:
Features: Low cost, wide printing adaptability, smooth and glossy paper surface. But it is not waterproof, oil resistant, and easy to tear. After laminating, it can be waterproof and oil resistant, but also not easy to tear.
Usage: Widely used in label production for pharmaceuticals, food, alcoholic beverages, electrical appliances, cultural products, etc.
Kraft paper adhesive:
Characteristics: It comes with colors. Color printing cannot show very vivid colors, but simple design and its own texture can show a retro color expression. Not waterproof.
Usage: Commonly used in the production of labels for red wine, cultural products, ethnic styles, and other items.
Transparent adhesive:
Characteristics: Transparent or semi transparent, capable of displaying objects or text behind.
Applicable printer types: Some transparent stickers are suitable for laser printers, while others are suitable for inkjet printers. The specific applicability depends on the material.
Other special material stickers:
Including writing paper stickers, special light stickers (mirror copper plate), copper plate removable stickers, laser film stickers, fragile paper stickers, synthetic paper stickers, matte silver dragon stickers, etc. These special materials of stickers have their own unique characteristics and uses, such as easily shredded stickers commonly used in the production of anti-counterfeiting labels.
3、 Classified by function
Removable stickers:
Features: The label is easy to remove from the object being pasted, leaving no traces or residual glue.
Usage: Suitable for occasions where frequent replacement of labels or temporary labels are required.
Permanent adhesive:
Characteristics: Once the label is attached, it is not easy to remove and has strong adhesion and durability.
Usage: Suitable for situations that require long-term maintenance of label integrity and stability.
In summary, there are various common types of A4 stickers, and when choosing, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as specific application scenarios, printing equipment, and cost budgets.