How long do silkscreen stickers last?

Silkscreen stickers can last 5 to 10 years outdoors with proper application and care.

What makes silkscreen sticker printing more durable?

Silkscreen sticker printing uses thick, layered UV cured inks and custom materials that resist fading, scratching, and peeling.

Are silkscreen stickers better than digital stickers?

Silkscreen stickers offer greater durability, richer color, and a thicker ink feel compared to most digitally printed stickers.

Silkscreen Vs Digital

What’s the Difference Between Digital and Silkscreen Sticker Printing?

Both Silkscreen and Digital sticker printing processes are great. One is legendary.

Both are great. One is legendary.

If someone tells you silkscreen sticker printing and digital sticker printing are basically the same, they either don’t know what they’re talking about or they’re hoping you don’t.

They are two completely different processes with completely different outcomes once the sticker leaves the shop and enters real life.

This page explains the difference without the tech headache, and why Sticker Robot silkscreen stickers live at the absolute top of this food chain.

the differences between screen printed stickers and digitally printed stickers

Screen printed stickers are are the best option for rich, vibrant colors, impossibly thick textural ink and durable, outooor caliber stickers.

The Thickest Ink in the Sticker Industry

Our silkscreen stickers are known for their thick, raised ink and deep color saturation. Run your thumb across one feel the difference. Each color is applied and cured individually, locking pigment into the surface for long lasting vibrancy and durability in demanding conditions.

Silkscreen printing takes longer, but the result is a sticker that looks better, feels better, and holds up longer. We apply three thick layers of high gloss, UV protective ink to every sticker, creating a durable outer layer that resists fading, moisture, and abrasion over time.

Our Custom, Exclusive Sticker Material

We spent five years developing our own sticker material because existing options did not meet our standards. Our custom vinyl is exclusive to Sticker Robot.

The material is thicker, smoother, and engineered to stay adhered for years without fading, cracking, or peeling. It is not off the shelf and not available anywhere else.

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Stickers that are Thicker and Easier to Peel

Our vinyl is thicker on purpose. It feels premium, peels cleanly, and gives each color extra pop. These are not cheap “crack-and-peel” stickers. These are literally the highest quality sticker on the market. These are art prints, doubling as stickers.

Our print shop is run by Real Artists. True Craftsmen. Master Printers. Once you go silkscreen, everything else feels like paper.

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Our silkscreen stickers are weather-proof, dishwasher-safe and 100% tsunami-proof.

Silkscreen vs Digital Printing

We offer Digital Sticker Printing as well. It’s great for fast turn around projects, small print runs and speciality materials, like Holographic Stickers and Glitter Stickers.

We love all forms of printing. But in the end, we are ride or die silkscreen. When you want something that lasts forever and feels like real ink, Silkscreen Stickers are in a league of its own.

	Silkscreen Stickers	Digital Stickers
Durability	5–10 years outdoors	1–3 years
Ink Type	Real UV-cured ink layers	CMYK solvent or UV inks
Color Depth	Rich, dimensional color	Flat, fast color
Feel	Textured and thick	Smooth and thin
Best For	Artists, brands, collectors	Quick turnaround or short runs

Digital is quick. Silkscreen is forever.

What’s the Difference between Silkscreen vs Digital Printing ?

We offer digital sticker printing as well. It’s a solid option for fast turnaround projects, small runs, and specialty materials like Holographic Stickers and Glitter Stickers.

Both processes have their place. But when longevity, material quality, and the feel of real ink matter, silkscreen sticker printing delivers a fundamentally different result.

	Silkscreen Stickers	Digital Stickers
Durability	5–10 years outdoors	1–3 years
Ink Type	Real UV-cured ink layers	CMYK solvent or UV inks
Color Depth	Rich, dimensional color	Flat, fast color
Feel	Textured and thick	Smooth and thin
Best For	Artists, brands, collectors	Quick turnaround or short runs

Digital printing is efficient. Silkscreen printing is forever.

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Check out some Photos of Silkscreen Sticker Printing in Action

Large stacks of recently printed silkscreen stickers

Gang run printing allows precise registration and color consistency across large batches of stickers.

Silkscreen printing ink being applied through a mesh screen with a hand squeegee

Closeup of our extremely durable, long lasting, weatherproof UV ink. Density and coverage matter.

Exposed sllk-screen mesh coated with emulsion ready for exposure

Proper screen preparation is critical for crisp lines and repeatable results. We use a magnifier to check every micro detail.

Silkscreen press machine screen- printing custom stickers

Controlled conveyor help keeps uncut sticker sheet registration super tight and aligned to perfection

Close view of ink being cleaned from screens on a silkscreen press

Screens are reclaimed and reset to maintain long-term process consistency.

Die cut silkscreen stickers almost ready for fulfillment

Each sticker is inspected and organized before packing to ensure consistent quality.

Thick silkscreen ink layered on vinyl sticker surface

Multiple layers of UV-cured ink create a durable surface that resists wear and fading.

Screen printer cleaning mesh screens after ink has been printed

Screens are cleaned and reclaimed between runs to maintain sharp detail and consistent ink coverage.

Screen printer cleaning mesh screen between silkscreen passes

Proper screen clean-up is critical for crisp lines and repeatable results across endless sticker runs.

Sheets of press-ready film for silkscreen printed stickers from a gang run

Accurate film output ensures clean transfers and reliable ink placement.

Silkscreen printing studio setup with darkroom lighting

Controlled darkroom exposure ensures accurate image transfer onto the screen mesh.

CLose up of hand made metal dies for custom silkscreen sticker printing

Custom metal dies are made by hand for every single silkscreen sticker we have ever printed. Foam is added between each sticker shape.

Automatic silkscreen press applying ink to stickers

Our automated presses allow for even pressure and consistent ink laydown at scale.

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Close view of gan-run process custom silkscreen sticker printing

Controlled conveyor speeds help inks cure evenly without compromising thickness.

Sticker Robot. Stickering the World Since 2002

We’ve been obsessed with silkscreen printing for over two decades. Real ink. Real materials. Stickers built to survive late night slapping, coast guard durability, snow, sun, and bad decisions.

This isn’t print on demand. It’s print for life, baby.

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