Stickers

• Definition: General term for adhesive-backed designs, usually printed on paper or vinyl.

• Purpose: Mostly decorative or fun — used for personalizing items like laptops, water bottles, notebooks, etc.
  
• Durability: Can be long-lasting if made from vinyl, but paper stickers are less durable and not waterproof.
  
• Finish: Can be glossy, matte, or transparent.
  

👉 Think of stickers as fun, creative, or promotional graphics you place anywhere.

Decals

• Definition: A type of sticker, but typically larger, made from durable vinyl, and designed for transfer applications (like car windows, walls, or storefronts).
  
• Purpose: More professional or permanent use — signage, vehicle graphics, window art, wall decor.
  
• Durability: Usually weatherproof and UV-resistant, meant to last outdoors.
  
• Application: Often applied with transfer tape to keep designs aligned (especially for lettering or intricate shapes).
  

👉 Decals are heavy-duty stickers for branding, decoration, and long-term outdoor use.

Labels

• Definition: Adhesive materials that provide information or identification rather than decoration.
  
• Purpose: Used for packaging, product branding, barcodes, shipping, instructions, or ingredient lists.
  
• Durability: Can be paper (temporary, indoor use) or vinyl/poly (waterproof, oil-resistant for products like candles, food jars, cosmetics).
  
• Finish: Often designed to be clear, professional, and readable rather than just decorative.
  

👉 Labels are functional stickers focused on information and branding.