- Custom die-cut stickers are trimmed all the way through both the sticker face and the backing liner to match your exact artwork silhouette.
- Frame your design with a classic ⅛ inch white offset border, print full-bleed color to the edge, or use clear and metallic foil stocks.
- CubitPack produces custom die-cut stickers from 500 pieces in 10-14 business days, with 4-5 business day rush available.
- Contour cut-line setup, printing plates and shipping to all 50 states are free, and you approve a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment.
Custom Die-Cut Stickers
Custom die-cut stickers are individual decals sliced completely through both the printed face and paper liner to follow the exact contour of your logo, mascot or lettering. Hand them out at events, sell them at checkout counters or drop one inside every shipping box. Orders start at 500 stickers in 10-14 business days (rush in 4-5), with free design help, zero die fees and free US shipping.
What are custom die-cut stickers?
Custom die-cut stickers are standalone adhesive decals trimmed all the way through the face material and backing release liner along a custom perimeter path that matches your artwork silhouette. Because there is no extra rectangular card left around the outside, the unpeeled sticker already holds the unmistakable shape of your character illustration, script wordmark, state outline or emblem while sitting in a countertop bowl or resting atop tissue paper inside an e-commerce box. You can frame your artwork with a classic ⅛ inch white offset border, flood a solid brand color all the way past the cut edge for a borderless look, or print on transparent and metallic foil stocks. At CubitPack, custom die-cut stickers start at 500 pieces and take 10-14 business days (or 4-5 days with rush), with free contour cut-line setup, no die or plate charges, guaranteed Pantone matching and free shipping across all 50 states.
Die cut stickers facts
- Minimum
- 500 stickers
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 days, quoted
- Cut style
- Through-cut silhouette (sticker + liner cut flush)
- Border styles
- ⅛ in white offset border, full-bleed color, clear border
- Printing
- Full color (CMYK), Pantone
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, foil stamping, spot UV
- Materials
- Clear, foil, paper and film stocks
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which custom die-cut border and stock style fits my artwork?
| Die-cut style | How the edge looks | Best for | Surface contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| White offset border die-cut | Smooth ⅛ in white halo following your artwork contour | Mascots, multi-word scripts, intricate badges, street-style decals | Pops cleanly against dark laptops, tinted windows and colored bottles |
| Full-bleed borderless die-cut | Background ink extends right to the flush cut edge | Shields, crests, bold geometric shapes, dark or colored brand tiles | Solid color block with zero white outline around the perimeter |
| Clear contour die-cut | Transparent stock cut to your outline with white ink underbase | Glass tumblers, car windows, minimalist wordmarks, mirror decals | Border disappears once applied so only the artwork floats on the surface |
| Foil contour die-cut | Metallic gold or silver stock or hot foil stamping cut to shape | Anniversary crests, VIP merch drops, award seals, collector emblems | High-shine metallic reflection along the custom silhouette |
| Kiss-cut single with square liner | Contour cut inside a wider square backing tab for fast peeling | Fragile script tails, packing table bins, back-printed promo cards | Protects delicate tips in transit; peels identically to a die-cut single |
Not sure which format fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom die-cut sticker do I need?
Irregular die-cut stickers are measured by their outer rectangular bounding box (left-to-right width × top-to-bottom height in inches), including any ⅛ inch offset border. Whether you are comparing die cut vinyl stickers, custom contour cut stickers, custom shaped stickers, through cut logo stickers or die cut brand decals, we size the template to your exact container.
| Label size (W × H) | Shape | Common containers | Best format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × 2 in bounding box | Mini contour or badge | Small mailer box inserts, phone cases, hard hats, coffee cup sleeves | Die-cut single |
| 3 × 3 in bounding box | Standard mascot or emblem contour | Laptop lids, 32 oz water bottles, notebooks, trade show giveaway bowls | Die-cut single |
| 2 × 4 in or 1.5 × 3.5 in | Wide script or wordmark contour | Bike frames, toolboxes, coolers, horizontal bumper-style brand logos | Die-cut single |
| 3.5 × 3.5 in bounding box | Large character or crest silhouette | Retail checkout merch bins, convention swag bags, brewery growlers | Die-cut single |
| 4 × 4 in or 4 × 5 in | Oversized statement decal | Skateboard decks, instrument cases, storefront windows, equipment cases | Die-cut single |
Suggested label size: 9⅛ × 2¾ in (width × height)
A typical starting point. Your account manager confirms the size on the proof.
Quote this size →Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose die cut stickers?
- Measure the outer bounding box (W × H)Measure the widest horizontal span and tallest vertical span of your silhouette in inches so you only pay for the exact area your shape occupies.
- Pick a white offset border or full-bleed edgeA ⅛ inch white border unites floating letters and pops on dark laptops; full-bleed color works great on solid shields, badges and character heads.
- Unite disconnected islands into one contourWrap floating dots, stars or multi-word slogans inside one shared bubble path so the entire sticker peels and sticks as a single piece.
- Round out tight inward V-cornersUsing a smooth 1/16 inch corner radius prevents narrow points from dog-earing on water bottles or snagging when customers peel the liner.
- Select matte, gloss or specialty foil finishesMatte gives illustrations a satin glare-free feel, while gloss deepens dark inks and hot foil stamping turns logos into metallic badges.
- Upload your PNG, PDF or AI art for free cut-line setupYou do not need to draw vector paths yourself; our designers trace the contour dieline and send a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment.
What are die cut stickers made of?
Which finishes can die cut stickers have?
What other custom sticker shapes and formats can I pair with die-cut singles?
Die cut stickers specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Format | Individual through-cut singles (sliced through both sticker stock and backing liner) |
| Cut shapes | Any custom contour silhouette, mascot outline, wordmark or geometric shape (no die charges) |
| Materials | Clear, foil; white paper, white vinyl/film and kraft stocks |
| Printing | Full color (CMYK), Pantone color matching guaranteed |
| Finishes & extras | Matte, gloss, foil stamping, spot UV |
| Size range | Any outer bounding-box width × height in inches; smallest and largest limits |
| Border & bleed rule | ⅛ inch (0.125 in) offset border or ⅛ inch full-bleed extension past the cut path |
| Back-slit & liner printing | Supplied on rolls, flat sheets or individual die-cut singles for easy peeling |
| Minimum order | From 500 stickers (smaller trial runs considered case by case); delivered within ±5% |
| Proofs & samples | Free digital proof showing exact contour cut path plus 3D mockup before payment; $50 sample kit |
| Turnaround & shipping | 10-14 business days (rush 4-5 days); free shipping to all 50 US states, worldwide DDP available |
Ready to quote your die cut stickers? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →How do brands use custom die-cut stickers?
Because a through-cut sticker already shows off its custom silhouette before it is peeled, it feels like a gift rather than an office label. Tell us whether your stickers are going into outgoing e-commerce boxes, trade show bowls or retail merch displays so we help you pick the right size and finish.
Die cut stickers design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom die-cut sticker mistakes?
Through-cut contour stickers follow every curve of your path, so small geometry errors show up right on the finished edge. Avoid these five mistakes. When specifying individual contour cut stickers, custom shape vinyl decals, logo outline die cut stickers, through cut backing stickers and custom promotional die cut decals, avoid these common production mistakes
- Leaving disconnected letters or floating stars outside the main contour path instead of uniting them inside one shared border.
- Drawing needle-sharp inward V-notches in the cut path, which create stress points that can tear when peeling the liner.
- Sizing a wide horizontal wordmark as 3 × 3 inches instead of its true 1.5 × 4 inch rectangular bounding box.
- Stopping full-bleed background ink right at the contour cut line instead of extending it ⅛ inch outward.
- Putting fine copyright text or a QR code closer than ⅛ inch to the outer cut edge.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your label dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your label dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom die-cut stickers vs pre-cut geometric stickers: what is the difference?
| Pre-cut standard geometric stickers | Custom die-cut stickers from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Outer silhouette | Pre-cut squares, circles or rectangles only | Sliced through sticker and liner to match your exact mascot or wordmark |
| Handout presentation | Looks like a plain office label peeled off a sheet | Standalone retail-ready piece whose shape is visible before peeling |
| Color & finishes | Standard desktop ink that fades or scratches | CMYK plus guaranteed Pantone matching, matte, gloss, foil or spot UV |
| Die & setup cost | You trim shapes by hand with scissors or a craft plotter | Zero die or plate charges and free professional contour path setup |
| Proofing | Trial and error on home sticker paper | Free digital proof showing the exact cut path plus 3D mockup before payment |
Get custom die cut stickers sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are die cut stickers safe and sustainable?
FSC paper and ISO 9001 partner facilities
FSC paper stocks, indirect food-packaging adhesives and ISO 9001 production are available on request through our certified partner facilities.Smooth contour review for clean peeling
Our prepress team inspects every contour path on your digital proof to round out fragile hair-thin points before cutting.Safe for outer bakery, coffee and deli wraps
If you use die-cut stickers to seal outer food bags or bakery boxes, note it on your quote so we assign appropriate materials.How do I order custom die cut stickers?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesHow much do custom die-cut stickers cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Bounding-box size (W × H)
Priced by the outer width × height rectangle your contour fits insideTotal order quantity
Unit cost drops substantially at 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000+ piecesStock selection
Clear and metallic foil stocks cost more than standard opaque stocksSpecialty finishes & multi-designs
Hot foil stamping, spot UV and splitting a run across multiple designs affect the quoteBecause die-cut stickers are priced by their outer width × height bounding box, a wide horizontal wordmark measuring 1.5 × 4 inches uses only 6 square inches of material, one-third less than a 3 × 3 inch (9 sq in) square. Enter your exact width and height in the quote form, and compare three quantity tiers at once with zero die fees. Buyers ordering weatherproof die cut logo stickers, custom printed die cut stickers, die cut stickers with logo or printed die cut stickers can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkDie cut stickers questions
What does die-cut mean on a custom sticker?
Die-cut means the cutting blade slices all the way through both the printed face stock and the paper backing liner along the exact outline of your artwork. Even before the customer peels off the backing paper, the sticker already holds the custom silhouette of your mascot, logo or lettering.
How do I measure the size of an irregular die-cut sticker?
Measure the outer rectangular bounding box that encloses your design, including any ⅛ inch offset border. Width is the horizontal distance from the furthest left cut edge to the furthest right cut edge, and height is the vertical distance from top peak to bottom edge.
Do custom contour shapes cost more than standard circles or squares?
No. CubitPack never charges die or plate fees. A custom contour cut around a character illustration or script logo costs the exact same as a standard circle or rectangle of the same outer width × height dimensions.
Do I need to draw the vector cut path in my file before ordering?
No. Upload your PNG, PDF, AI or PSD artwork and our prepress designers will trace a smooth contour cut path around your design for free. You will see the exact cut line and border on your digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
Should I choose a white offset border or a full-bleed edge?
Choose a ⅛ inch white offset border if your design has thin script text, multiple floating words or dark colors that need to stand out on dark laptops and tinted windows. Choose a full-bleed borderless edge if your design is a solid badge, shield or colored shape.
What happens if my logo has separate floating letters or dots?
Because a die-cut sticker is one physical piece, separate floating letters cannot stay connected unless they share a backing border. Our designers unite floating words, dots and icons inside one smooth offset contour bubble so the whole logo peels and applies together.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom die-cut stickers?
Our standard minimum is 500 stickers. If you need a smaller pilot run for an event or product test, ask your account manager and we will review it case by case. You can compare up to three quantity tiers on Step 1 of the quote form.
When should I pick kiss-cut singles or sticker sheets instead of die-cut singles?
Pick die-cut singles when you want the unpeeled sticker to show off its custom silhouette in a handout bowl or box insert. Pick kiss-cut singles if your artwork has fragile thin tips that need a wider square backing liner for protection, or pick sticker sheets to group multiple designs on one card.
How long do custom die-cut stickers take to print and ship?
Standard turnaround is 10-14 business days after you approve your digital proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. If you have an upcoming convention or launch deadline, 4-5 business day rush production is available. Standard shipping to all 50 US states is free.
Can you match my die-cut sticker colors to my custom boxes and pouches?
Yes. We offer full-color CMYK printing and guaranteed Pantone (PMS) color matching. Your dedicated account manager can match the exact Pantone code across your die-cut stickers, custom mailer boxes and stand-up pouches, and we reprint if a Pantone color is off spec.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Die cut stickers terms, explained
- Through cut (die cut)
- A cut that slices completely through both the adhesive sticker layer and the release liner to form a custom silhouette
- Bounding box
- The outer width × height rectangle that encloses the widest and tallest points of an irregular shape
- Offset border
- A uniform ⅛ inch margin (often white) traced around the outer perimeter of an illustration or wordmark
- Full bleed
- Extending background color ⅛ inch past the contour cut line so ink runs all the way to the finished edge
- Contour path (dieline)
- The smooth vector line that guides the cutting blade around the silhouette of your artwork
- Corner radius
- Slightly rounded curves along inward and outward points of a cut line that prevent tearing during peeling
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One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack fact on this page comes from our confirmed offers in our published product specifications (500-piece minimum, 10-14 business day turnaround, formats, shapes and finishes) and was checked by a packaging specialist. Bounding-box measurement and ⅛ inch offset contour rules follow standard prepress tolerances, and every order is verified on a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack 500-sticker minimum, 10-14 business day turnaround (rush 4-5), free design help, zero die charges, free US shipping and Pantone guarantee
- Through-cut liner mechanics, contour offset path rules and peeling characteristics
- FINAT pressure-sensitive label test methods, unwind direction charts (1 to 8), and adhesive peel standards
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.