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Problem Nº 01 of 10
Field Problem · Nº 01Waterproof

“I need a sticker
that doesn’t peel
when it gets wet.”

Most “waterproof” stickers fail in real wet conditions because their material was never made for water. Here’s what actually works — graded on our 0–5 waterproof scale, lab-tested in-house.

Find my waterproof material →Waterproof Sample Pack

The Euphora scale

Six levels,
measured not marketed.

Manufacturers love the word “waterproof.” We made a scale because it means different things to a beverage bottle than to a dishwasher. Pick the level your job actually needs.

0
None
Indoor only. Avoid all moisture, even condensation.

Materials at this level

Uncoated paper, Kraft (unlaminated)
1
Splash-resistant
Survives an accidental water drop. Not for ongoing wet contact.

Materials at this level

Coated sticker paper
2
Light rain
Brief outdoor moisture. Don't soak.

Materials at this level

Holographic inkjet with gloss laminate
3
Frequent wet
Bottles, bathrooms, kitchens. Won't peel from condensation.

Materials at this level

Holographic inkjet sticker paper, Matte vinyl
4
Submersible
Can go underwater for short periods. Ice baths, beverage tubs.

Materials at this level

Waterproof vinyl, PET
5
Long-term water
Dishwasher-safe. Pool / spa equipment. Outdoor marine.

Materials at this level

PET with UV-cure ink
— Materials with unverified ratings are excluded entirely.

The Recommended Three

Three plates,
three wet conditions.

Each one passes a 24-hour submersion test. Two also pass dishwasher. Pick by use case — or have the Advisor pick for you.

V-03Most ordered

Waterproof Vinyl

Lv. 4 / 5

Beverage bottles, cosmetics, kitchen pantry

MOQ
100 sheets
From
From $0.34 / sheet
H-01Flagship

Holographic Inkjet Sticker Paper

Lv. 4 / 5

Etsy decorative, journals, gift packaging

MOQ
100 sheets
From
From $0.28 / sheet
F-04

PET Sticker Material

Lv. 5 / 5

Cosmetics premium, electronics, dishwasher-safe

MOQ
500 sheets
From
From $0.62 / sheet

Lab Notes · Waterproof

Five tests every
plate had to pass.

If you want to verify with your own water and your own bottle, we’ll record a test on request and send the footage before you commit to a sample.

01
24 h tap-water immersion
✓   No peel · no colour shift
Waterproof Vinyl, PET
02
Dishwasher · one full cycle
✓   No peel · no fade
PET only
03
Freezer · −18 °C · seven days
✓   No brittleness · full adhesion
All three
04
Hot-beverage condensation · 90 °C cup
✓   No edge lift
All three
05
Outdoor · twelve weeks · Guangzhou summer
✓   Slight colour shift on holographic paper
Vinyl, PET unaffected

Field Notes

Questions we
get most weeks.

Q. 01
Is "waterproof" the same as "water-resistant"?
No. Water-resistant means brief, light exposure. Waterproof means it survives full water contact over time. We use a 0–5 level system so you know exactly what you're buying.
Q. 02
Will a waterproof sticker work on a coffee cup?
Yes — even at 90 °C. We test all three recommended materials in hot-beverage condensation. They hold.
Q. 03
Can I make a regular sticker waterproof with laminate?
Partially. A clear vinyl laminate takes you from Level 1 to Level 3. For Level 4 and above, you need the right face stock from the start.
Q. 04
What about dishwasher-safe stickers?
Only PET with UV-cure printing survives the dishwasher. Vinyl with inkjet or laser will degrade after two or three cycles.
Q. 05
How long does Holographic Inkjet last outdoors?
Six to twelve months without UV laminate. With our gloss UV laminate, twelve to twenty-four months. For permanent outdoor use, step up to vinyl.

Press Run

Test it with
your own water.

The Cosmetics Trial Pack ships three of our top waterproof materials free, in 3–5 days. Test on your bottle, your environment, your shipping process — then commit.

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