Custom Window Stickers

Submission specifications for Custom Window Stickers

We recommend using our templates and guides for preparing your print-ready PDF.

You can download our guides and templates in the template section. Remember to delete the template layers before exporting your design to PDF. If you already have a design, no worries; we accept other file formats, including JPEG, PNG, or EPS. For photographic content, high-resolution JPEGs are recommended, preferably without compression. For graphics or text-based content, we recommend print-ready, vector-based PDFs. For content that is a combination of graphics and photography, we suggest using print-ready PDFs to ensure the best quality.

Here you can find the customised submission specifications for contour cutting.

If you want your product to be cut to a custom shape, you will have to add it as a vector shape on top of your design. Make sure the width of the stroke is 1 pt, the colour is a 100% magenta spot and named "cutcontour". You only need to add one contour line. If you want us to adjust it for you, please send the custom shape on a separate page in the desired position. Please note that bleed is still needed for custom shaped designs, meaning your design must go at least 5 mm past the contour cut line.

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

White printing.

As standard, white is not printed on transparent stickers. Your design will be translucent and semi see-through. White areas in your design will be transparent.
If you choose full colour print with white, you will need to submit your design as a vector file. The colours in your design will be more vivid.
If you choose white only printing, you will need to submit your artwork as a vector file.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 150 dpi.

Add 5 mm bleed and keep 10 mm safety margin

During production, there might be a slight cut deviation. To avoid any issues, we recommend the following:

• Add a 5 mm bleed around all edges of your design.
• Keep important elements 10 mm away from the edge or folding lines.

Text and fonts specifications (Min. font size is 12 pt)

For this product, the minimum font size is 12 pt. To avoid any issues, we recommend the following:

• Fonts must be embedded or outlined.
• If your design contains small black text, make sure it is 100 % black (Cyan: 0 Magenta: 0 Yellow: 0 Black: 100).

Note that we don't check spelling or typographical errors.

Lines should be at least 3 pt.

The lines should be at least 3 pt.

Check your artwork for overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Centre.

Frequently Asked Questions for Custom Window Stickers

What is this product? And what can I use it for?

• A window sticker is similar to a regular sticker, but can be ordered in large sizes, and are most suitable for applying on windows. The patches have a plastic-like structure.
• This product can be used:
• • To introduce people to your business
• • Promote discounts or events
• • Provide information
• • To sponsor events or sport-locations
• • Display your company's name and/or logo at your premises
• • Advertising stickers for vehicles

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Custom Window Stickers is:
• At Helloprint, we strive to deliver your order as soon as possible. The fastest turnaround possible is 4 working days.
• Please note: Only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). This way, the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated at the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• Please note: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut-off time.

Which production techniques do we use?

• For the production of Custom Window Stickers, we use the following technique(s):
• UV-print: The product is printed with eco-friendly UV ink, which is immediately cured with a UV light. Curing ensures that the wet ink doesn't spread once printed, offering sharper quality prints.
  
• • Latex-print: The film is printed with eco-friendly latex inks. These inks are water based and doesn't contain harmful substances. The latex film is very secure and sturdy, and will be placed on top of the material.

What materials can I choose from?

• Monomer white (12 months, 70 μm): Soft white PVC film, for strong colours for short and medium-term use, inside and out.
• Polymer White (2-3 years, 75 μm): Provides good coverage on a coloured surface, has an insoluble adhesive layer and is rain and sun resistant. The adhesive is environmentally friendly and has a long lifecycle.
• Transparent Monomer (12 months, 70 μm): Soft transparent PVC film, for strong colours for short- and medium-term use, inside and out.
  
  
• Transparant Polymer (2-3 years, 75 μm): Perfect for windows and glass panels, has an insoluble adhesive layer and is rain and sun resistant. The adhesive is environmentally friendly and has a long lifecycle.
  
  Note: Keep in mind that if you choose a matte lamination, it reduces the transparancy of the stickers, giving it a cloudy effect.

Can Custom Window Stickers be pasted on any surface?

• No, Custom Window Stickers cannot be pasted on any surface. Custom Window Stickers are only suitable for flat surfaces such as glass, aluminium, and any type of organic polymers such as polyethylene.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Custom Window Stickers we use multiple carriers. We use our most reliable carriers, which in most cases are UPS or DPD.
  We also use DHL and our own courier service. However, these carriers are only used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

What is the best sticker to use on a car, scooter or bus?

• In this case we suggest magnetic signs/stickers. This is because the chances of the paint getting damaged/scratched are much lower, you can easily remove the magnetic signs. However, depending on the size of the sticker, it can be difficult to make it stick for long periods of time.
  
  Note: Leaving the magnetic sign on the car for more than a couple of days may lead to a difference in colour between the spot where the sticker was placed and the rest of the car.

I can't find the Custom Window Stickers I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. It is also possible to request binding in another colour. We will send you our offer within 1 working day. Depending on the complexity, this can take a bit longer.

Ordering process

Ordering with own design

Choose and configure: Choose the product, select your preferences and your desired delivery time.

Add to cart: Add to cart, review your preferences and edit/duplicate if needed. We recommend opting for Premium Artwork Check.

Checkout: Choose the delivery and invoice address.

Payment & design: Choose your preferred payment method in this step. You can also choose to upload your artwork first and pay at a later stage.

Design check: Upload your design. We'll send a digital proof for your approval before the order gets sent to production.

Sit back and relax!

Using editor design

Choose and configure: Find the best product for you, configure it and choose your delivery time.*

Design in the editor: Now you can upload and edit your artwork, if necessary, with the help of our editors. From here, you can add your product(s) to the cart.

Checkout: Choose the delivery and invoice address.

Payment: Choose your preferred payment method in this step.

Design check: We'll send a digital proof for your approval before the order gets sent to production.

Sit back and relax!