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1.10 Heat resistance of stickers from UV-offset (white and transparent foil)
Our uv-inks are light-resistant in most scenarios and our resistent and transparent stickers are suitable for outdoor use. In contrast to our paper materials, these stickers are water-resistant, and protected by a special varnishing against wear and scratches (for example by dust, sand etc.).
However, heat may become a problem for our stickers! Temperatures above ca. 75° C (approx. 165° F) can lead to oxidation of the colour pigments. The sticker may lose it's colour and fade. When using our stickers on cars (bumper stickers), depending on the car's colour and/or intensity and duration of sunlight, this critical temperature may be reached. In general, one faded sticker does not stay for the whole production. We always deliver more stickers than ordered. Therefore, some stickers may be from a test run (and still look good) and have a too thin protection- or colour layer. If a problem with our stickers occurs, please make sure, the major part of your delivery is affected.
In case you need really heat resistant stickers, silkscreen or flexoprinting can provide you with a suitable solution. With those techniques, we may use special colours and materials to supply you with heat resistant (or heat sensing) labels. Using offset print, these options are not available.Please contact us, to request a quote for an individual production at fair prices..