Window stickers

Submission specifications for Window Stickers

How to deliver my artwork? Normal or mirrored?

If you choose to stick your Window Stickers on the inside of the window and you want your Window Stickers to be visible on the outside of the window? Please make sure that you supply your artwork mirrored! In all other cases you can supply your artwork in the normal way.

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Keep 10 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 10 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

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

Use CMYK as the color mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the color mode, not RGB. Use colormode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colormode 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.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, material, and printing method used.

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". 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.

Frequently Asked Questions for Window Stickers

What is this product exactly? 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.
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  This product is used to / as:
• -Introduce people to your business
• -Promote discounts or events
• -Provide information
• To sponsor events or sport-locations
• Show your companies name and/or logo at your premises
• Advertising stickers for vehicles

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Window Stickers is:
• 4 working days
• 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). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in 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.
• 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 you use?

• For the production of your Window Stickers we use the following production technique(s):
• UV-print: the printing is fulfilled with eco-friendly ink which is cured by means of UV light. This technique is also used by dentists for placing a filling. Curing ensures that the quality is clear and the colors are printed sharp.
• 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.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Window Stickers we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Window Stickers that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Which materials can I choose from?

• Monomer white (12 months): Soft white PVC film, for strong colours for short- and medium-term use, inside and out.
• Transparant Monomer (12 months): Soft transparent PVC film, for strong colours for short- and medium-term use, inside and out.
• Polymer White (2-3 years): Has an insoluble adhesive layer and is rain and sun resistant. The adhesive is environmentally friendly and has a long lifecycle.
• Transparant Polymer (2-3 years): Has an insoluble adhesive layer and is rain and sun resistant. The adhesive is environmentally friendly and has a long lifecycle.
• One way vision: One-way vision makes it possible to see through one side of the adhesive sticker and see throught the other side. This has a medium life cycle and is suitable for inside and outside usage.

Can Window Stickers be pasted on any surface?

• No Window Stickers can not be pasted on any surface. Window Stickers are only suitable for flat surfaces such as glass, aluminium, PMMA, PC and ABS.

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, since 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. Sidenote: leaving the magnetic sign on the car for a couple of days may lead to a difference in colour between the the spot where the sticker was placed and the rest of the car.