The main difference between stickers and labels is their use-case, which also influences various factors such as size, material, finish and design.
Stickers are used for artistic, decorative, promotional and branding purposes.
This is why they're often:
Smaller than labels
Cut on sheets or as loose individual singles (to give away)
Have simpler, more graphic-focused designs (such as logo stickers) with less text overall.
As for the material, this can vary depending on the expected lifespan. A waterproof material could be best for permanent use (such as a door, laptop, QR code or health & safety sticker), whereas paper can be preferred for temporary or more cost-effective usage (such as event and pricing stickers).
Labels are used for identification, informational and product packaging applications.
This is why they're often:
Larger than stickers
Cut on rolls for easier large-scale application
Have more complex designs with more text overall (such as a product label).
For the material, like stickers, this can vary depending on the lifespan. However, as labels are more likely to be permanent, a waterproof material such as polypropylene is commonly used as it can resist-long term use, as well as exposure to friction and liquid which can damage the label. On the other hand, many prefer paper labels, as they're recyclable usually cheaper, so they're more cost-effective when the packaging will be quickly discarded once opened.
This isn't always the case for any of these factors, but ultimately, if it's going to be used for identification, information or to put on product packaging, it's most likely a label.
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