Stickers & Labels

Create custom stickers and product labels for packaging, promotions and everyday business branding. Compare dimensions, materials and adhesive requirements before ordering.

Plan the job your sticker needs to do

Custom stickers can carry a brand on packaging, identify a product or support a promotion. Label printing often has a more specific information role, combining a product name with details that must remain readable at a small size. Start with where the label will be used, how much space is available and which information is essential. A design that works on a large promotional sticker may need simplifying for a small pack.

Blue First has stickers and labels and a separate labels product. Both routes use the same label-pricing calculator. You can enter custom dimensions and quantity rather than choosing artwork to fit a single preset size. If your requirement is not shown by the calculator, use a quote request to confirm the material, adhesive and supply format before preparing a final order.

Choose material and adhesive deliberately

The live sticker record lists gloss vinyl as waterproof with a high-shine appearance, and clear vinyl with a transparent background. These are different visual choices as well as practical ones. Clear stickers allow the surface beneath to show through, so consider the colour of the packaging when designing text and images. Gloss vinyl suits artwork where a glossy finish is wanted; check the actual calculator options available for your order.

Permanent and removable adhesive are described in the sticker range. Choose according to whether the label should remain in place or be removed after use, but confirm the selected configuration and surface compatibility. Waterproof vinyl does not establish suitability for every environment. If labels will be washed, chilled, immersed or exposed to particular substances, describe those conditions and ask for the required performance to be confirmed.

Size and shape affect readability

Measure the usable area on the item rather than assuming its full width is suitable for a label. Curves, edges, seams and lids can reduce the practical space. Enter the finished sticker dimensions in the calculator, which accepts millimetres, inches or feet. Check that the unit and orientation match the design, and review the resulting size before choosing a quantity.

The sticker range supports custom shapes and sizes, with shape choices determined by the current calculator. A simple shape can suit compact information, while a contour based around a logo may need more space around fine details. Keep wording away from the cut edge and check it at actual size. A screen preview enlarged to fill a monitor can hide text that is too small on the finished label.

Prepare artwork and confirm supply format

Prepare a file for each required design and make clear which dimensions and quantities apply to it. Check spelling, contact details and any product information before upload. Follow the artwork guidance for file preparation, and avoid placing important information at the trimming edge. If the design relies on transparent areas, identify that intention rather than assuming a white-looking screen background will be reproduced in a particular way.

Rolls and sheets are not interchangeable specifications. A business applying labels by hand may have different needs from one using labelling equipment, but the available sources do not confirm a roll range or machine compatibility. If the supply format matters, request confirmation before ordering. For equipment use, describe the application method and any required format so a quote can establish whether the job is available.

Configure, upload and order

The calculator prices the chosen dimensions, quantity, material and available turnaround. Review the complete configuration rather than relying on a starting price. Larger artwork, more labels and different production choices can change the total. The options shown on the product page confirm what can be selected online; request a quote for an unusual shape, an unlisted material or a supply requirement that needs clarification.

Upload artwork before adding the product to the basket, with up to five files of 100MB each. At checkout, review the artwork fit preview and tick "Ask Blue First to check it" if you want that assistance. Many products can be available for next working day delivery when ordered with print-ready artwork before 11:00am on a working day, but the selected product and turnaround must confirm eligibility.

Stickers & Labels FAQs

What is the difference between a sticker and a product label?

A sticker is often used for branding or promotion, while a product label usually identifies an item or carries information. The physical specification can overlap. Choose according to the surface, required dimensions, artwork and use, rather than assuming the name alone determines the material or adhesive.

Where should I order custom stickers online?

Use the Stickers & Labels product page for custom sticker dimensions and quantity. It uses the same label-pricing calculator as the Labels route. Check the available material, shape and turnaround selections, then upload artwork before adding the configured product to your basket.

Can I get labels printed to a custom size?

Yes, the sticker and label calculator supports custom dimensions. Measure the usable space on the product or packaging and enter the finished width and height. Check the selected units and orientation, and ask for a quote if the required dimensions or configuration cannot be selected online.

What sticker shapes can I choose?

Custom sticker shapes are supported, with the current choices shown by the calculator. Decide the shape alongside the artwork, since fine edges and narrow areas may leave less space for readable text. For a particular contour not shown online, send the design with a quote request.

Are waterproof stickers available?

Yes, gloss vinyl is described as waterproof in the live sticker product record. That description does not confirm every specialist use, such as dishwashing or prolonged immersion. State the exposure, surface and cleaning conditions if they matter, and have suitability confirmed for the actual material you select.

Can I order transparent stickers?

Yes, clear vinyl is listed for stickers with a transparent background. The colour of the item beneath can affect how artwork appears, so consider the intended surface when designing. Confirm any specific opacity or print-layer requirements before ordering rather than assuming a white screen background represents the finished sticker.

What does gloss vinyl look like?

Gloss vinyl is described as a high-shine sticker material. It is also listed as waterproof, making it a different choice from a transparent-background clear vinyl sticker. Review the available configuration and choose according to the required appearance, surface and use rather than the finish name alone.

Can I choose removable adhesive for labels?

The sticker range describes permanent and removable adhesive options. Confirm which is available for the selected material and order configuration. Explain the surface and intended removal period when enquiring, because choosing a removable adhesive is not a guarantee of residue-free removal from every item.

When is permanent adhesive the better choice?

Permanent adhesive is worth considering when a label is intended to remain attached rather than be taken off after a short promotion. Surface and use still matter, so confirm suitability for your packaging. Do not assume permanent adhesive will adhere equally well to every curved, textured or coated item.

Are printed labels supplied on rolls or sheets?

The available sources do not confirm a roll-label specification or a standard supply format for every label order. If rolls or sheets are essential, request confirmation before buying. Describe the application process and any equipment requirements so the quote can establish the format available for the job.

Can these labels be used with a labelling machine?

Machine compatibility must be confirmed before ordering, because a suitable roll format and equipment specification are not established in the product sources. Tell Blue First what the machine requires and how labels will be applied. Do not assume an online custom sticker order includes a machine-ready roll.

How do I measure a label for packaging?

Measure the flat usable area where the label will sit, allowing for edges, seams and changes in shape. Enter the intended finished label size rather than the overall pack dimensions. For curved containers, describe the item and ask for suitability to be confirmed before choosing the final material.

Which units does the sticker calculator accept?

The sticker calculator accepts millimetres, inches or feet for dimensions. Select the unit deliberately, enter the finished width and height and check the displayed size against your artwork. Small product labels are easy to mis-size when switching between units, so review the configuration before adding it to the basket.

Can I order labels with several different designs?

Different designs need their quantities and dimensions clearly identified, and the order structure should be confirmed if the calculator does not show the arrangement you need. An upload can contain up to five files, but that limit does not automatically establish how multiple designs are priced or grouped.

How small can the text on a label be?

The sources do not specify a universal minimum text size, so check readability at the actual finished dimensions. Keep essential information clear and away from the cut edge. If a label carries mandatory information, you are responsible for confirming the applicable content and readability requirements before approving the artwork.

What file preparation is needed for shaped stickers?

Prepare artwork at the intended finished size and follow the artwork guidance, identifying any specific contour you require. Keep text and important details away from the cutting edge. If the shape needs clarification or cannot be selected online, provide the design with a quote request before ordering.

Can label artwork include product instructions or ingredients?

Label artwork can include the product information you supply, provided it fits the chosen dimensions legibly. Check the wording and any applicable legal requirements before upload. Printing a label is not confirmation that its ingredients, instructions, claims or other mandatory information meet the rules for your product.

What affects the cost of custom sticker printing?

Custom sticker pricing depends on the dimensions, quantity, material, shape and available turnaround selected in the calculator. Review the configured total rather than a starting price. If the required supply format or specification is not available online, request a quote so the requirement can be priced explicitly.

Is next working day sticker delivery available?

Next working day delivery is possible on many products ordered with print-ready artwork before 11:00am on a working day, but your sticker configuration must show an eligible turnaround. Check the product page and basket for the current selection rather than treating the general cutoff as a guarantee.

Can I reorder the same printed labels later?

A free account provides order history, saved artwork and reorders, which can help when repeating a label order. Check that the dimensions, quantity, material and artwork are still correct before purchasing again. Guest checkout by card is also available if you do not need account features.