Yes. The laminate top layer makes each sticker waterproof and scratch-resistant. Hand-washing decorated tumblers and cups is recommended over dishwashers to keep them looking new the longest.
Custom UV DTF Sticker Sheets
UV DTF stickers are ready-to-apply decals printed with UV-cured ink and a laminate top layer, so they stick straight onto hard surfaces without heat, water, or a transfer press. Upload your artwork, and we print your custom UV DTF stickers on a gang sheet with no minimums, then ship them nationwide from San Antonio in 1 to 5 days.
Unlike our apparel transfers, these UV transfer stickers are built for rigid items rather than fabric. Each sheet comes as an A/B/C three-layer peel: you press the sticker down, rub it on, and lift the backing away. No machine required.
What UV DTF Stickers Stick To
A UV DTF sticker bonds to almost any smooth, non-porous surface. The most common uses we print for include:
- Tumblers and stainless steel cups (Stanley, Yeti-style, 20oz and 40oz)
- Glass, ceramic, and mugs
- Laptops, tablets, and phone cases
- Water bottles, candle jars, and hard plastic
- Wood, acrylic signage, and metal
They are not meant for shirts or fabric. If you print apparel, use our custom DTF transfer sheets instead, which are heat-pressed onto garments.
Waterproof and Built to Last
The laminate layer on every UV DTF sticker is waterproof and scratch-resistant, so a tumbler wrap survives condensation, hand-washing, and daily handling. We recommend hand-washing decorated cups rather than running them through a dishwasher, which keeps the color and edges sharp for years. The UV-cured ink resists fading, so bright colors and fine detail hold up under regular use.
How to Apply UV DTF Stickers
Applying a UV DTF sticker takes under a minute and needs no tools:
- Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol and let it dry so the sticker bonds fully.
- Peel the sticker off the bottom backing sheet, keeping it on the clear transfer film.
- Position the design and press it down onto the item, smoothing from the center outward.
- Rub firmly across the whole design with a card or your fingers to seat the adhesive.
- Slowly lift away the clear transfer film, and your sticker stays on the surface.
Ready to order? Design your layout in the UV DTF sticker gang sheet builder, or if your artwork is already print-ready, upload your UV DTF gang sheets and we will handle the rest.