UV DTF Stickers and Self-Adhesive Stickers: Which one do you prefer?

Self-adhesive stickers, a veteran star in the advertising industry, are ubiquitous in daily life thanks to their affordability, flexibility, and wide range of applications. In recent years, UV DTF films have gained popularity at industry trade shows, but what exactly sets UV DTF Films apart from traditional Self-Adhesive Stickers? Which one should you choose?

Join AGP in discovering the answers!
 

About UV DTF Sticker
 

UV DTF Sticker, also known as UV transfer sticker, is a decorative graphic process. They are crystal clear and glossy, making it easy to enhance product value with a simple peel-and-stick application.
 

■ UV DTF Sticker Production Process:

1. Design the Pattern
Process the pattern to be printed through the graphic software.

2. Printing
Use the UV DTF sticker printer to print the pattern on film A. (During printing, layers of varnish, white ink, color ink, and varnish will be printed sequentially to obtain a three-dimensional and transparent effect).

3. Lamination
Cover the printed film A with a transfer film B. (With a UV DTF printer, printing, and lamination can be done in one step.)

4. Cutting
Manually cut the printed UV DTF film or use the AGP automatic edge-seeking cutting machine C7090 for more convenient and labor-saving results.

5. Transfer
Peel off film A, paste the UV DTF stickers to objects, and then remove the B film. The patterns are then transferred to the surface.

■ Advantages of UV DTF Film:

1. Strong Weather Resistance
UV DTF stickers have excellent physical and chemical properties like water resistance, alkali resistance, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, corrosion resistance, sunburn resistance, and oxidation resistance, which are superior to traditional sticker materials.

2. Strong Adhesion
UV DTF stickers adhere strongly to rigid, smooth surfaces like packaging boxes, tea cans, paper cups, notebooks, tin cans, aluminum boxes, plastics, stainless steel, ceramics, etc. However, adhesion may weaken on soft materials like fabrics and silicone.

3. Easy to Use
UV DTF stickers are easy to apply and can be used instantly. And solved the problem of not being able to easily print irregular shapes..

About Self-Adhesive Stickers

Self-adhesive stickers are highly adhesive labels that are easy to peel and stick, commonly used for product labels, mailing packaging, expiration date marks, etc., playing a crucial role in information transmission and brand display.

In application, simply peel the sticker from the backing paper and press it onto any substrate surface. It's convenient and pollution-free.

■ Self-Adhesive Stickers Production Process:

1. Design the Pattern
Process the pattern to be printed through the graphic software.

2. Printing
The AGP UV DTF printer can also produce self-adhesive stickers. Simply switch to the appropriate sticker material, and you can easily achieve multi-purpose use to meet various printing needs.

3. Die-Cutting
Use the AGP automatic edge-seeking cutting machine C7090 for cutting, and you'll have your finished stickers.
 

■ Advantages of Self-Adhesive Stickers:

1. Simple and Quick Process
No need for plate-making, just print and go.

2. Low Cost, Wide Adaptability
Self-adhesive stickers are cost-effective and suitable for a wide range of products.

3. Smooth Surface, Vivid Colors
Self-adhesive stickers offer a smooth surface with seamless color printing, ensuring high fidelity in color reproduction.

Which One is Better?

Choosing between UV DTF stickers and Self-adhesive stickers depends on your specific application and needs:

If you're after high transparency, bright colors, and a 3D effect, especially in scenarios requiring high weather resistance (like water bottles), UV DTF films are the better choice.

For basic information transmission and brand display, where cost and process simplicity are considerations, Self-adhesive stickers are more suitable.

Whether you choose UV DTF stickers or Self-adhesive stickers, both are excellent options for highlighting brand features.

With a UV DTF printer, you can customize both solutions easily, adding your brand logo, product information, creative designs, and special effects.

Give it a try today!

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