Sticker science
Mix and match
The materials used to produce Shufflesome stickers are thin, flexible, yet durable. We use the latest technology in digital printing. The choice of materials and print technology follows a process of trial and error, of mix and match. I am lucky to have found a printing partner who fully accommodates to the Shufflesome concept and is dedicated to detail. The photos provided at shufflesome.com help you to gauge the sticker's performance and the quality of print.
Haptic, look & feel
The vinyl is coated with a high-gloss overlaminating film that makes the stickers resistant to abrasion. The type of film used is among the thinest available. At approximately 0.1 mm, the stickers are very thin.
Exterior performance
The cast vinyl is made for use in outdoor environments. Regarding temperature variations, between -50°C and +90°C you have nothing to worry about. Regarding humidity, the vinyl is very resistant to the effects of water or saltspray.
Durability
7 years (at least). Wear and tear will obviously reduce the life span.
Vinyl color
White; or transparent for black edition stickers, or super edition stickers.
Air
The tendency for air bubbles to form between a surface and a sticker has led manufacturers to develop and produce adhesive films that let the air escape. We use such a film, thus ensuring a snug fit and a plain surface.
Application
You don't need a degree in advanced surface technologies to apply a sticker. Just take some details into account, and you'll enjoy the design on your iPod.
Removal
Rest assured, removal is easy. Warm the stickers with your hands or a hair dryer (at an elevated temperature, the sticker is more flexible and allows easier removal), then lift one edge (use a sharp knife) and peel the sticker off from there, slowly. No adhesive residue remains. Do not tear or pull with force!
Reusability
The stickers are not made to be reusable. After you have applied them for the first time, you can carefully remove and reapply the sticker within the first few hours. After several days and weeks though, it will no longer be easy to remove the sticker without deforming it.
