Sticker Adhesive Types : Select the Best Adhesive

We introduce the various Sticker Adhesive Types for stickers. We hope you find the type of adhesive suitable for your stickers and use it as a reference in the future.

The representative general adhesive is recommended for a wide range of applications. Tack paper manufacturers (companies that make sticker materials) certify general adhesive as permanent because it will not come off unless intentionally removed. In most cases, general adhesive works without any problems.

However, in reality, it is not uncommon to receive requests like, "Please use the strongest adhesive just in case!" For large orders, selecting the wrong adhesive can lead to higher costs.

Sticker Adhesive Types

Choosing the right Sticker Adhesive Types can lead to cost savings. Conversely, choosing an unsuitable adhesive to prioritize cost can result in the stickers peeling off. Tack paper manufacturers offer a lineup of adhesives suitable for various situations.

This time, we aim to introduce the Sticker Adhesive Types and hope you find it useful. Now, let's introduce the variations of adhesive.

General Adhesive Series

An all-round series that can be used in a wide range of situations.

■General Adhesive
Image: General but strong adhesive
Level: Adhesion 6

Strong Adhesive Series

A series to choose when there is a risk that general adhesive might peel off.

■Strong Adhesive
Image: An even stronger adhesive than general
Level: Adhesion 7

■Ultra-Strong Adhesive
Image: An even stronger adhesive than strong
Level: Adhesion 8

■Super Rough Surface Adhesive
Image: MAX adhesion
Level: Adhesion 10

Weak Adhesive Series

A series considering that it will eventually be peeled off, leaving no residue.

■Light Adhesive
Image: Very weak adhesive used for things like Post-it notes
Level: Adhesion 2

■Removable Adhesive
Image: Weak adhesive intended to be peeled off
Level: Adhesion 3

Removable Adhesive Series

A series considering eventual removal.

■Strong Removable Adhesive
Image: Strong adhesion with clean removal
Level: Adhesion 6

■Ultra-Strong Removable Adhesive
Image: Stronger than strong removable adhesive with clean removal
Level: Adhesion 7

Special Series 1

Maintains adhesion even when cooled.

■For Frozen Food
Image: Suitable for refrigerated products
Level: Adhesion 7

■For Freezing
Image: Glue does not freeze, suitable for frozen products
Level: Adhesion 7

■For Ham
Image: Suitable for sticking on uneven surfaces in freezing
Level: Adhesion 7

Special Series 2

■For Oily Surfaces
Image: Glue absorbs oil, sticks well on oily surfaces
Level: Adhesion 5-7

Of course, there are many other special adhesive types not listed above. Although more expensive, custom orders are also possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Usage Example: Removable Adhesive

Using different adhesives for stickers takes into account what happens after the product labels enter the market. For example, it is reasonable to choose strong adhesive to prevent stickers from peeling off. However, end users might be troubled by this.

For instance, consumers remove stickers and labels from glass bottles for recycling. Although labels may not need to be removed in the recycling process as they burn away, it helps recyclers if they are removed.

Investigating consumer trends in removing stickers, they tried soaking in water, using a hair dryer or steam, or ethanol, struggling to find ways to remove stickers. This indicates that people want to remove stickers cleanly. Thus, we introduce removable adhesives that can be easily peeled off.

As shown below, strong adhesive on coated paper did not peel off cleanly.

As shown below, Removable Adhesive or Strong Removable Adhesive can be peeled off cleanly.

Removable adhesive series is slightly more expensive than general adhesive, but it reduces labor, providing convenience to consumers. This can also enhance the company’s reputation, as consumers will appreciate that the product is designed with recycling in mind.

Choosing the Right Adhesive

On the contrary, if a strong adhesive is chosen but is not compatible with the substrate, it may peel off within a few weeks. In this case, selecting the right Sticker Adhesive Types would have prevented peeling. To avoid such situations, we recommend paying attention to the adhesive used.

By requesting samples from each sticker and label printing company and conducting actual tests, you can eliminate any uncertainty. By presenting the Purpose of Use and Substrate, they can propose the most suitable Sticker Adhesive Types for your needs.

For example, it is desirable to have the following information:

・Used on cosmetic bottles
・Used as a sticker
・Used on refrigerated food
・Used on curved substrates
・The substrate surface is rough

The selection of adhesive can be determined from the purpose of use of the sticker and the substrate (the object to which it will be applied). Proposing materials and adhesives is also the job of each sticker and label printing company. Please inquire with them.

Of course, you can also contact us. Feel free to reach out to us.

Conclusion

In most cases, general adhesive can handle the job. If you are having trouble selecting an adhesive, consult with each sticker and label printing company. It is desirable to arrange samples and conduct adhesive tests.

In fact, stickers and labels have two roles:
The first is an important role in promoting the product from the manufacturer's perspective.
The second is the role from the user's perspective.

We hope you will use stickers and labels that fulfill these two roles on your products.

If you want to know more about the materials used for stickers, please refer to Explaining Tack Paper. The tack paper manufacturers we handle are listed below:

Material Manufacturers
Lintec Corporation
Maruu Adhesive Co., Ltd.
New Tack Chemical Co., Ltd.