Decals NZ (Vinyl Die Cut Stickers)

January 3, 2023

Decals NZ and Vinyl Die Cut Stickers

Decals NZ (vinyl die cut stickers) are decals that are made up of custom cut sheets of coloured vinyl.  Our love for custom decals is what got us into this sticker making business, and was a natural transition from our days of shredding the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. Anyone who has been hooked on the mountain scene will know all about these stickers!

Are custom decals or vinyl die cut stickers right for you?

Step 1 – determine quantity needed

If you’re only needing a small to medium amount of stickers (say under 1000), then these could be a good way to go.  In fact, if you’re only looking for few stickers, these will probably be your only way to go!

Vinyl decals have a high cost per unit due to being a hand-finished product.  Most of the work involved in making these stickers is done by humans, not machines.  The cost per unit doesn’t drop significantly when you increase your volume, so unless you have a pretty healthy budget, you will be better off looking at screen printed stickers or presized stickers if you need to do large runs in the thousands.

Step 2 – determine your budget

The beauty with this product is that we can pretty much work to any budget.  If your budget is small, these stickers could be your best bet. We have a minimum order of $170+gst for digital print stickers and our presized stickers (our other economic option) start from $249. The minimum order for cut vinyl stickers is our lowest starting at just $125+gst, and in some circumstances this can be waived to put through smaller jobs (determined on a case by case basis).

Step 3 – what will they be used for?

We most commonly see custom decal stickers used for branding. They are often sold to the end user by the organisation, company or club – as a retail sale item or sometimes for fundraising. These stickers are also great for giveaways and promotions, special events and sports teams.

Thinking bigger – the other common uses for custom decals is for window stickers and shop signage, wedding stickers, wall stickers and vehicle branding and sign writing.  Vinyl die cut stickers can be applied to any smooth surface (eg corflute, ACM, plywood, glass, acrylic, other signboard, metal, walls and windows), so they are a great and economical way to create custom signage.

Step 4 – what sort of finish do you need?

If you’re looking for a bold, solid colour cut to a custom shape then vinyl decals would be the answer.  Being cut from sheets of coloured vinyl, these stickers make a statement – but they are best suited to simple designs with just one or two different colours.

Colour-wise, we have a whole range of standard colours that we use, which we’ll post a link to online soon.  In the meantime, we can send you out a sample if needed – just get in touch.

We also do a range of custom Holographic and Chrome Stickers that are available as vinyl die cuts or decals nz.

Our vinyls come in gloss and matt finish options.

How are custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers made?

These are cut with a machine that uses a knife and a vector file to cut the shape of your decal or sticker.

Once the sticker is cut, we hand remove the excess colour, apply an application tape (or transfer tape) that allows the individual parts of the custom decal to be applied accurately.

After the decals have the application tape installed, they are hand trimmed to size and are ready to install on the final surface. These stickers are typically harder to install as they are in many pieces, but the results are outstanding.  We have published a handy sticker application guide to help you out…

How long do custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers last in NZ?

It does depend on the stock you use, and how harsh the environment is where it is placed, but our standard stock will generally last at least 3+ years outdoors in NZ.  We also have higher grade stock which will last longer or withstand harsher conditions.

Are custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers waterproof?

Yes!  These stickers are cut from sheets of high quality vinyl which by its very nature is a waterproof product. They can take a beating and do! Many of our decals nz and die cut stickers have ended up on surfboards, skis, snowboards, on machinery and tools, as well as fleets of cars and trucks.

What are the benefits of custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers?

  • They are super cool, premium and sought after – people LOVE these stickers with a passion.
  • They are waterproof and can last years outdoors – giving you good bang for your buck, or return on investment (ROI) for our marketing nerds.
  • Colours are solid and bold.

What are custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers good for?

  • Small to medium runs
  • Solid colours
  • Simple designs, logos and text
  • Custom punched shapes where the WHOLE sticker ends up in a custom shape
  • Where high quality finish is a must – these are for the true sticker connoisseurs!

How much do custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers cost?

Not all stickers are created equally!  And as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.  Vinyl decals are a high quality, premium product, and due to the hand-finishing process they typically don’t get exponentially cheaper the more you buy (unit prices stay fairly similar regardless of the numbers you order).  As each custom decal job is different, we need to see your final art, and will custom price these per job. You can email us on info@customstickers.co.nz, or request a quote below.

The unit cost will depend on a number of factor such as:

  • Size of sticker
  • Vinyl stock used
  • Complexity of the design
  • Number of colours

How long will it take to make my custom decals and vinyl die cut stickers?

Once you sign off on the artwork proof, you will typically need to allow 5+ business days for us to make your stickers.  We can get smaller jobs out faster, but being a hand-finished product we need sufficient time to make larger orders.  Once complete we dispatch your stickers on an overnight courier service and email you with the tracking details.  If your job is urgent please call us and check if we can bump you up in the queue and get your order out any faster.  Please always let us know of any deadlines you have BEFORE you place your order!

How do I get a quote or order custom decals NZ?

We need to prepare a custom quote for all custom decals nz and die cut stickers, so please fill in our quote form with all the details and attach your artwork.  We’ll then get back to you with some different options and prices.