Email us 01924 473481

Window Stickers

Window stickers

Window stickers are designed to be applied to the inside of a window to highlight a sales message, attract attention or otherwise deliver information. They are widely used in the retail environment, particularly grocery/supermarkets and fashion/clothing, and by car dealerships, but have applications across all sectors of business.

Our ‘all under one roof’ approach means we have the choice of technologies to meet any requirement, quickly accurately and cost-effectively. For small run jobs, we will print stickers digitally in 4 colour process and backed up white. For longer run jobs – or if specific Pantone colours are required – we can screen print the stickers.

Window stickers can be produced on a wide range of specialist materials including frosted window film, vinyl lettering, full-colour window wrap, dusted window film, and metallic window film.

What is a window sticker?

So what defines a window sticker and how does it differ from a window cling?

The key difference between a window sticker and a ‘standard’ sticker is that a window sticker has the image printed on the ‘sticky side’. In other words, it is reverse printed, whereas a sticker will have adhesive on the back. Window stickers are almost always white-backed to ensure the colours are vibrant and opaque.

It will also have an adhesive on the face, unlike window clings, which adhere through static. This makes window stickers a stronger and more lasting display material than a cling.

Permanent and repositionable window stickers

There are two kinds of window sticker and the difference lies in the type of adhesive used:

  • Permanent adhesive window stickers are, as the name suggests, designed for long term use. Once they’re up, they’re going to stay there.
  • The alternative to this is the semi-permanent or removable window sticker. These use 3x less bond than permanent window stickers, allowing them to be removed and / or repositioned after installation. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that this adhesive will become permanent if left for a considerable time.

Installing window stickers

Window stickers can be used on any type of glass or window including car windows, shop windows, glass doors and glass cabinets. The only requirement is that the window needs to be clean and free from grease, dirt or dust. Best practice is to first wipe the surface using a high alcohol cleaning solution like isopropyl. 

Typical applications include:

  • Retail store windows
  • Brand promotions
  • Car windows
  • Car showrooms
  • Kitchen/bathroom showrooms
  • DIY/ trade centres
  • Office windows
  • Theatres
  • Museums and galleries

Point of sale, exhibition and packaging

With almost four decades’ experience in the production of point of sale (POS), point of purchase (POP), exhibition and packaging materials, we are ideally placed to meet your requirements in this specialist field.

Check out the links below to find out more.

Printing services

Commercial stationery

Commercial stationery

Accuracy and quality are essential to creating that all important first impression. At AB you have the reassurance of print to the most exacting standards, ensuring colour consistent printing across your entire brand.

Brochures, leaflets, folders and flyers

Brochures, leaflets, folders and flyers

With an impressive range of digital, litho and screen printing technology all under one roof, we’re able to recommend the best solution from one-off presentation documents to 100,000 multi-page brochures.

Point of sale, exhibition and packaging

Point of sale, exhibition and packaging

With almost four decades’ experience in the production of point of sale, exhibition and packaging materials, we are ideally placed to meet your requirements in this specialist field.

Questions?

If you've any questions, queries, or would just like a no-obligation chat about what how we might be able to help you, please get in touch.

We're always happy to help.

Contact us now

Get a quote

Got a job you'd like us to quote? Our quote request form helps make sure we get all the information we need. Typically, we should be able to get back to you within 24 hours.

quote request

Litho printing

Litho printing

Whatever you’re looking for, from letterheads to catalogues, brochures, leaflets, newsletters, folders, posters, mailers cards and more, we have the plant, technical expertise and customer-focused attitude to help.

Digital printing

Digital printing

Major investment gives us the capability to print pretty much anything and everything digitally - leaflets, posters, brochures, folders, stickers, POS, window vinyls, signage, banners and more - giving us huge flexibility.

Screen printing

Screen printing

You name it, we’ve printed on it: paper, board, card, vinyl, plastics, metals, backlit film and more. And we back this up with a full range of in-house finishing services.

Finishing & specialist printing services

Finishing & specialist printing services

We provide all the finishing services you’d expect of a one-stop print shop and many more besides. As well as in-line sealing, creasing and cutting, we offer embossing, foil blocking, glow-in-the-dark, remoist gumming and much more …all in-house!