Silkscreen vs Digital Sticker Printing
The Showdown Between Legendary and Fast
At Sticker Robot, silkscreen printing is our craft, our calling, and frankly, our superpower. We’ve spent 20+ years perfecting a secret sauce that nobody else on the planet can replicate. But hey—sometimes speed and flexibility matter too. That’s where digital printing steps in.
Both are great. One is legendary.
Silkscreen Sticker Printing
Museum-quality stickers built to outlast your laptop.
- Ultra-Vibrant Colors: Each color is hand-layered with precision, creating bold, rich tones that pop.
- Insanely Durable: Outdoor-rated. Dishwasher-safe. Survives skateboards, snowstorms, and nuclear winters.
- Silky Matte Finish: Our unique matte texture looks and feels expensive—because it is.
- Custom Diecut: We cut each sticker by hand using physical steel dies (yes, like a tattoo machine for paper).
Ideal for artists, record labels, cult brands, and anyone who wants to make a lasting impression.
Digital Sticker Printing
Fast. Flexible. Still badass.
- Quick Turnaround: Perfect for short runs, quick deadlines, and getting your art out there fast.
- Full-Color CMYK: Clean, sharp printing with full-spectrum color—great for gradients and photographic designs.
- Diecut Included: No custom dies needed, so your cut is included, on the house.
- Affordable Quality: Still outdoor-tough and dishwasher-safe. Just not quite as legendary.
Great for test runs, giveaways, or when you need 500 stickers by Thursday.
Which One’s Right for You?
Feature | Silkscreen Printing | Digital Printing |
---|---|---|
Color Quality | Rich, layered, ultra vibrant | Crisp, full-color CMYK |
Durability | Best-in-class, ultra tough | Very durable, outdoor safe |
Diecutting | Handmade (small fee) | Included free |
Finish | Matte, tactile, premium | Glossy or matte available |
Production Time | Longer (artisanal process) | Faster turnaround |
Price | Slightly higher (worth it) | Budget-friendly |
TL;DR
- Want the best sticker you’ll ever touch? Go Silkscreen.
- Need it fast and still awesome? Go Digital.
Either way, you’re getting a Sticker Robot original. And that means it’s built to stick around.
Still unsure? Email us your art. We’ll help you decide—honestly.