1.Material and Texture
Metal transfer stickers: Contain a metal foil layer, have a natural metallic luster, and a relatively thick texture.
UV transfer stickers: No metal layer, printed with UV ink, featuring a thin texture and smooth surface.
2.Printing and Color
Metal transfer stickers: Mainly available in metallic colors. Color printing requires additional lamination, with average color reproduction.
UV transfer stickers: Support full-color high-definition printing, delivering bright and delicate colors. They can achieve gradients and complex patterns with higher printing precision.
3.Process and Durability
Metal transfer stickers: Applied via heat transfer or cold transfer. They are scratch-resistant, wear-resistant, and weather-resistant, with good colorfastness.
UV transfer stickers: Produced using UV curing technology, with a UV coating for protection. They are waterproof and scratch-resistant but prone to aging during long-term outdoor use.
4.Application Scenarios
Metal transfer stickers: Suitable for scenarios requiring a metallic texture, such as gift packaging, electronic product logos, and decorative nameplates.
UV transfer stickers: Ideal for scenarios pursuing rich colors, such as toy stickers, advertising promotions, cultural and creative products, and fine graphic logos.
| Aspect | Metal Transfer Stickers | UV Transfer Stickers |
| Base Material | Nickel-based core metal substrate with kraft paper-backed adhesive | Transparent PET transfer film-based, with UV-cured ink graphic layer and integrated permanent adhesive |
| Appearance | Strong metallic texture, bright glossy finish with 3D effect, smooth burr-free edges | Vibrant multi-color printing, no metallic texture, matte or glossy ink surface finish |
| Core Composition | 100% metal material, no ink dependency | Composite structure: film + UV ink + adhesive layer |
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