self-adhesive
No glue needed
Self-adhesive describes materials that stick to surfaces without requiring water, heat, or additional glue.
The adhesive is built in, usually protected by a peel-off backing: self-adhesive labels, self-adhesive stamps, self-adhesive bandages.
The term distinguishes products from older versions that needed to be licked, wetted, or glued.
Pre-glued for application
- pressure-sensitiveReacts to applied force
- repositionableAble to be moved again
- removableCapable of being detached
- permanentFixed without end
tack · bond · cling · stick-on · glueless · waterproof · heat-resistant · reusable
Adhesive-backed paper images
- decalsAdhesive printed designs
- postageFee for mailing
- barcodeEncoded product stripes
- badgesWorn symbols of status
UPC · SKU · branding · packaging · identification · bumper-stickers · stamps
Ornamental wall covering
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- tilesFlat covering pieces
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- backsplashKitchen wall covering
trim · molding · weatherstripping · hooks · veneer · insulation
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
- bordersLines separating regions
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
peel-and-stick
Pre-glued for application
- pressure-sensitiveReacts to applied force
- repositionableAble to be moved again
- removableCapable of being detached
permanent · tack · bond · cling · stick-on · glueless · waterproof · heat-resistant · reusable
stickers
Adhesive-backed paper images
badges · UPC · SKU · branding · packaging · identification · bumper-stickers · stamps
wallpaper
Ornamental wall covering
backsplash · trim · molding · weatherstripping · hooks · veneer · insulation
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
- bordersLines separating regions
embellishments · sequins · gems · die-cuts · chipboard
bandages
Strips covering wounds
- electrodesElectrical contact points
- mailletter, letters, mail, email, envelope
- stampsstamp, stamps, commemorative stamps, mint stamps, used stamps
- philatelystamps, postage stamps, stamp collecting, mint stamps, album
- carpet tilessquares, peel and stick, interlocking tiles, geometric patterns, glue down
- floor and wall patternsfloral, geometric, striped, stripes, damask
- laminationlaminator, encapsulation, pouch, film