Foam Stickers Printing

New Fashion Puffy Sticker Print Custom Free 3D Foam Label

Raised foam stickers built as two layers, a foam base and a printed PU or PVC top skin, so the label stands proud of the surface instead of sitting flat. Artwork is printed in CMYK or Pantone colours and finished with foil stamping, hologram, glitter, UV, embossing or debossing, then die cut or kiss cut to any outline. The adhesive holds well but lifts cleanly with no residue, which is why the format is used for children's products as well as brand promotion. Minimum order is 1000pcs, packed in polybags, boxes, inner and outer cartons or on a printed head card or back card.

Key Benefits

What This Product Gives You

  • The raised foam layer catches the eye on a shelf where a flat sticker disappears into the packaging
  • Adhesion is strong but the sticker peels away cleanly with no residue left behind
  • Hologram and glitter finishes give a decorative sticker a retail value it can be sold at rather than given away
  • Any shape, size, quantity and colour is accepted, so a sticker sheet can mix several die cut characters
  • Kiss cutting leaves the backing intact so a child or customer can lift stickers one at a time
  • Embossing and debossing on top of the foam adds a second level of relief to the printed design
Application

Where It Is Used and Who Buys It

Application Scenarios

  • Children's activity packs, reward charts and toy add-ons
  • Cosmetic and beauty packaging decoration and seasonal limited editions
  • Retail sticker sheets sold as stationery and craft products
  • Brand promotion giveaways handed out at events
  • Scrapbooking, planner and craft ranges
  • Product packaging labels where a raised logo is wanted

Who It Is For

  • Toy and children's product brands sourcing decorative stickers
  • Cosmetic brand owners adding tactile detail to packaging
  • Stationery and craft retailers building own-label sticker ranges
  • Marketing teams producing promotional sticker giveaways
  • Print brokers quoting specialty finished label work
Problems Solved

What Goes Wrong Without It

  • Flat printed stickers get lost against a busy printed pack while a raised sticker is seen and touched
  • Stickers that leave glue residue when removed damage the surface and generate complaints
  • Plain CMYK sheets look generic next to competitors using hologram and foil finishes
  • Rectangular-only sticker suppliers cannot produce the irregular character shapes a children's range needs
  • Buyers wanting retail-ready sticker packs need head card or back card printing, not just a bag of loose sheets
Technical

Technical Features

  • Two layer build of a foam layer under a printed PU or PVC top layer
  • Raised profile typically in the 2 mm to 5 mm range
  • CMYK and Pantone colour printing to your artwork
  • Surface finishes including foil stamping, hologram, glitter, UV, embossing, debossing, glossy or matt lamination, varnish, epoxy, laser and glow in the dark
  • Die cut and kiss cut to any outline
  • Water resistant construction
Specification

Specification

ConstructionFoam layer plus printed PVC top layer
Sticker MaterialPU / PVC + foam
Raised Height2 mm to 5 mm
SizeAny size, including 2 inch to 5 inch and 3cm to 4cm formats
ShapeAny shape, die cut or kiss cut
PrintingCMYK, Pantone colour, as your artwork
Surface FinishFoil stamping, hologram, glitter, UV, embossing / debossing, glossy or matt lamination, varnish, epoxy, laser, glow in the dark, tip on
AdhesiveGood adhesion, removable with no residue
ResistanceWater resistant
PackingPolybag, box, inner carton, outer carton, printed head card or back card
MOQ1000pcs
Production

Materials and Manufacturing Process

Materials

  • PU film
  • PVC film
  • Foam layer

Manufacturing Process

  • Artwork preflight and layout
  • CMYK or Pantone printing of the top layer
  • Surface finishing including foil, hologram or glitter
  • Lamination of the printed layer onto the foam base
  • Die cutting or kiss cutting to outline
  • Sheeting, inspection and packing
Quality Control

How This Job Is Checked

  • Artwork preflighted for resolution and outlined fonts before printing
  • PDF proof approved in writing before the print run starts
  • Printed colour checked against the approved proof during the run
  • Foam lamination and cut registration inspected sheet by sheet
  • Adhesion checked on sampled stickers so the label lifts without residue
  • Photographs of the finished goods sent for approval before shipment
Customisation

What You Can Change

  • Any shape, size, quantity and colour combination
  • Raised height selected between 2 mm and 5 mm
  • Finish chosen from foil, hologram, glitter, UV, epoxy or glow in the dark
  • Embossed or debossed relief added over the printed surface
  • Die cut for individual stickers or kiss cut for peel-off sheets
  • Retail packing with a printed head card or back card
Comparison

Compared With the Alternatives

AlternativeHow This Compares
Flat vinyl stickerPuffy stickers are soft and raised so they stand out and feel different, while flat vinyl is thinner, more durable and better for outdoor surfaces
Paper sticker sheetThe PVC top layer is water resistant where a paper sticker warps and tears, though paper costs less for a short indoor run
Embossed metal labelA foam sticker applies instantly with no fixings and costs a fraction as much, though metal is the right choice on a permanent product plate
Use Guide

Getting the Best Result

  • Supply artwork as PDF, AI, PSD or JPEG at 300dpi with fonts converted to outlines
  • Put the die cut or kiss cut line on its own layer so the outline is unambiguous
  • Keep fine detail away from the edge of the raised area where the foam curves down
  • Choose kiss cutting when the customer should peel stickers off a sheet one at a time
  • Specify hologram or glitter only over the areas that need it rather than the whole sticker
  • Apply to a clean dry surface and press from the centre outwards to avoid trapping air
Answers

New Fashion Puffy Sticker Print Custom Free 3D Foam Label FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

1000pcs. Several designs can usually be combined on one sheet within that quantity.

How is a puffy sticker made?

It is two layers: a foam layer underneath and a printed PVC top layer laminated over it, which is what gives the raised 3D profile.

Will it leave marks when removed?

No. The adhesive holds well in use and the sticker is easier to remove than a flat vinyl label, with no residue after removal.

Can you die cut an irregular shape?

Yes. Any shape, any size, any colour. Mark the cut line on a separate layer in the artwork file.

What finishes are available?

Foil stamping, hologram, glitter, UV, embossing and debossing, glossy or matt lamination, varnish, epoxy, laser and glow in the dark.

How are the stickers packed?

Polybag, box, inner carton and outer carton, with printed head card or back card packing available for retail.

Why do puffy stickers cost more than flat stickers?

They take more labour, a longer production time and more material because of the extra foam layer and the lamination step.

Next Step

Quote New Fashion Puffy Sticker Print Custom Free 3D Foam Label

Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.