White vinyl vs clear vinyl stickers: What is the difference?

The main difference between white vinyl and clear vinyl stickers is the material they are printed on.

White vinyl stickers are printed onto a white vinyl-based material, whereas clear stickers use a transparent vinyl material.

What is a white vinyl sticker?

A white vinyl sticker is an individually cut sticker printed onto white vinyl material.

White vinyl is our most popular product because the white base forms the perfect canvas for creating stunningly vibrant colors and beautiful details.

White vinyl stickers can be cut into any shape, are available in any size, and can be used in hundreds of different ways.

What is a clear vinyl sticker?

The term clear vinyl sticker tells you two things: your end result will be individually cut (stickers), and it will be printed onto clear vinyl.

With the transparent material, you can create amazing effects. When you print color directly onto the clear material, it results in a stained-glass effect that makes your design stand out.

But don’t worry, we can also print full colors on clear stickers and labels to create vibrant looks.

Curious? Then find out more about clear sticker printing.

What do they have in common?

White vinyl stickers and clear vinyl stickers are both durable. They’re waterproof, tear-resistant, and won't fade in the sun, making them a great choice for outdoor use, they can even go in the dishwasher!

Both stickers can also be cut into any shape you can think of, from circle or square to die cut or kiss cut.

We consider both stickers part of our standard range simply because they’re a great fit for most use cases. You can’t go wrong with a white or clear sticker.

When to use which sticker option

With both white vinyl stickers and clear stickers, you can go with whichever option you find most visually appealing. But if you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve collected our favorite ways to use each.

White vinyl stickers are the perfect all-rounder and can be used indoors or outdoors. If you don’t want any special color effects, use white vinyl stickers for a vibrant finish.

Whether you want to promote your business or create unique custom designs, white vinyl stickers help you make a lasting statement. The best ways to use these stickers include:

• Bumper and car stickers
  
• Laptop stickers
  
• Product stickers
  
• Marketing stickers
  
• Promotional stickers
  

Clear vinyl stickers are a great choice for eye-catching designs with cool effects. We also love using them for sleek, minimal looks with big impact or for surfaces where you want the background to show through, like:

• Product stickers
  
• Window decals
  
• Jar and bottle labeling
  
• Shopfront signage
  

White vinyl and clear vinyl stickers are both strong choices for any project, each with its own benefits. White vinyl is a reliable all-rounder, while clear vinyl creates standout effects.

Whether you’re promoting your business or creating custom designs, these two options will help your message stand out in style. Browse different materials we offer.