A die-cut sticker with a genuine 3D embossed texture on the gloss ink areas of the design, giving the printed surface a raised, tactile feel rather than a flat printed finish. Available in PVC white or PVC transparent, in any custom shape. Suited for brands wanting a more dimensional, premium sticker than a standard flat die cut, with the same size range (2–9cm) and quantity options (50–1,000 pieces) as the standard product.
A standard rectangular or circular sticker forces a design into a fixed shape, often leaving visible background or wasted space around a logo or icon. A die cut sticker solves that specific problem by cutting the sticker to the exact outline of the artwork itself, so the sticker’s shape is the design rather than a frame around it. This matters most for a logo, mascot, or icon with an irregular outline, where a rectangular sticker would look like a printed label rather than a shaped object.
Deluxe Printing produces die-cut stickers in-house at our Al Qusais facility, using precision cutting tools to keep edges clean and lines crisp, even on intricate, detailed shapes.
Full die cut stickers are cut completely through both the sticker and its backing paper, so the sticker peels away individually from the sheet. Half die cut stickers are cut through the sticker material only, leaving the backing sheet intact underneath - useful for a sheet of multiple stickers that stays as one piece until each sticker is peeled off individually, or for stickers meant to be handed out still attached to a backing sheet. The choice depends on how the stickers will be distributed and used, not which method produces a better cut.
Standard die cut stickers are available in PVC white, PVC transparent, or paper; raised glossy stickers are available in PVC white or PVC transparent only. Shapes include rectangular/square, round/oval, or any fully custom outline matched to the design. Clear (transparent) die cut stickers are printed with vinyl unaffected by moisture, oil, or outdoor conditions, making them a genuine option for freezer items or packaging exposed to damp conditions, not just an indoor decorative sticker.
| Standard Die Cut | Raised Glossy | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | PVC White, PVC Transparent, Paper | PVC White, PVC Transparent |
| Finish | Matte, gloss, or clear vinyl | 3D embossed texture on gloss ink areas |
| Sizes | 2cm–9cm (0.5cm increments) | 2cm–9cm (0.5cm increments) |
| Quantities | 50–1,000 pieces | 50–1,000 pieces |
| Cutting | Half die cut or full die cut | Full die cut |
Businesses order die cut stickers for product packaging, laptop branding, bottle labeling and window promotion, using the custom shape to match a logo or icon exactly. Event organizers order die cut stickers as giveaways, often using half die cut sheets so multiple designs can be handed out from one backing sheet. Artists and individuals order small custom runs for personal projects or sale. Businesses needing stickers for freezer or damp-condition packaging often choose clear (transparent) die-cut stickers for moisture resistance.
Design support is available to prepare a vector cut path and appropriate bleed; vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) are preferred for scalability, and raster files (PNG, JPEG) are accepted at a minimum of 300dpi with a border. Multiple distinct designs can be printed and cut on a single sheet. Same-day printing is possible for print-ready artwork submitted before the daily cut-off time, depending on quantity and sticker type. Printing and cutting are completed in-house at our Al Qusais facility, with delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.