However the main difference is the sticker backing isn t cut to the shape of the sticker.
Kiss cut stickers vs die cut.
Kiss cuts can be used to create what we call easy peel stickers.
This places a single kiss cut around the perimeter of a die cut or standard shape sticker which allows you to easily peel it from the backing material.
You can print on the vinyl around a kiss cut sticker to add extra style to your design.
Our cutters cut through the sticker material and the backing material to give your custom sticker a shape that is as unique as the artwork on it.
The words kissing the paper is an easy way to remember the way a kiss cut sticker is cut.
Kiss cut stickers as you can see on the left in the photo above a kiss cut sticker is very similar to a die cut sticker.
Kisscut sticker sheets are gentler than a die cut sticker process.
Die cut stickers are cut straight through the vinyl and paper backing to fit the exact shape of your design.
Die cut stickers a die cut sticker is a sticker that is cut to the shape of the sticker.
You get the same superior laminated topping for protection on either option you choose.
Kiss cut stickers are also digitally printed and laser cut just with a slightly lighter touch which leaves a slightly visible backing.
When stickers are created with kiss cuts it means they can be peeled out of the backing material and the backing material remains.
View the photo example to the right.
Kiss cut stickers include light cuts within the border of your stickers.
Both our personalized die cut stickers and our custom kiss cut stickers are made from the same durable 3m scotchcal graphic vinyl.
This makes for a great looking sticker even before it s applied.
Kiss cut stickers are only cut through the vinyl the paper backing stays intact.
As you can view below the photo compares a kiss cut sticker to a die cut sticker.
While creating kisscut sticker sheets the outside of the sticker design is cut by a plotter or a sharp metal die and it bites through the sticker and only kisses the paper.
Kiss cut stickers are cut perfectly out of the border they lay inside of.
