Custom Matte Stickers
- Ships next day
- Free shipping
- Free proof — pay after you approve
- Upload your art and see the proof in seconds — or upload later and get it by email within 1 business day. You're charged only once you approve it. Changes are free, and you can cancel free any time before you approve.
How it works
- Upload your artOr order now and upload later.
- See your proof in secondsWith the cut line, free. Nothing prints until you say yes.
- We print and cutLaminated vinyl, cut to your shape.
- Ships next dayFree USPS shipping, or faster at checkout.
How to get it right
When matte beats glossy
Glare is the main reason to choose matte — under fluorescent store lighting, direct sun, or a photo taken with a flash, a glossy surface throws back light that can wash out fine text or a busy design. A soft, non-reflective matte surface keeps the artwork readable from more angles, which matters most for labels with small print or instructions someone actually needs to read. It's also the better pick any time a design leans on a flat, modern look rather than a shiny one — a minimalist logo, a single-color mark, or a design meant to look understated rather than eye-catching. If the sticker will sit somewhere under bright, direct lighting most of the day, matte is worth trying first.
Where matte looks the part
Product packaging is where matte shows up most — a label on a jar, a box or a pouch tends to look more like a printed label and less like a sticker when the shine is removed. The same goes for minimalist branding: a simple wordmark or a one- or two-color logo often reads cleaner without a glossy shine competing with it. Matte also suits designs meant to be handled a lot, like a laptop lid or a notebook cover, where fingerprints and light show up more on a shiny surface than a flat one. Anywhere the goal is 'looks printed on' rather than 'looks like a sticker,' matte is the finish to reach for.
Selecting matte in the calculator
Every order on this page uses the same size and shape options regardless of finish, so choosing matte doesn't limit you to a smaller size range or a plain shape — a custom die-cut, a rounded rectangle, or a full custom size all work with a matte finish the same as they do with glossy. Look for 'Matte,' labeled 'Soft, no reflection,' in the finish selector and pick it before you finalize the size and quantity. If you're ordering a small batch to test a new label before committing to a larger print run, matte is a straightforward way to see how the design reads without any shine influencing the color.
Questions people ask about these
Does a matte finish reduce glare compared to glossy?
Yes, matte has a soft, non-reflective surface, so it doesn't throw back light under bright or direct lighting the way glossy does.
Is matte just as waterproof as glossy?
Yes, both finishes use the same laminated, waterproof vinyl — the difference is only in how the surface reflects light.
Can I get matte in a custom die-cut shape?
Yes, matte is available on any shape, including a custom die-cut that follows your artwork's outline.
What kind of designs suit matte best?
Labels with small text, minimalist logos, and anything meant to look printed rather than shiny tend to suit matte.
Will my colors still look accurate with a matte finish?
Yes, it's still a full-color print — matte only changes the shine, not the colors themselves.
Is matte a good choice for photos?
Yes, when the photo will be seen under bright light or a camera flash, since matte does not throw glare back. For a photo that should look as saturated as possible, glossy is the stronger pick.
Will I see a proof before I pay?
Yes, for most files. Upload your design and the proof appears on screen in seconds, with the cut line, at the size and shape you chose - before you pay. If a file needs a designer's eye, we email the proof instead, and changes are free until it is right. Nothing prints until you approve it.
- PeelThe backing lifts clean — no tearing
- PlaceLands flat - line it up before you press
- SmoothNo bubbles — press it down and you are done
- StaysLaminated and waterproof. Survives the dishwasher
