Overview & Specifications
What Are Magnetic Stickers?
Magnetic stickers are printed flexible magnets: a printable face layer bonded to a flexible magnetic sheet, cut to size or shape. They hold to ferromagnetic surfaces such as steel and iron through magnetic attraction, not glue, so they come off cleanly and can be moved or reused. How firmly they hold depends on the magnet's thickness, size, shape, print layers and the surface they sit on.
How Magnetic Stickers Work
The format works through three details.
01
Magnet-Based Attachment
The piece holds through magnetic attraction rather than an adhesive layer, so removal and repositioning leave no glue behind.
02
Surface Compatibility First
They work on compatible ferromagnetic surfaces; aluminum, some stainless-steel grades and non-metals do not attract magnets, so the actual surface is tested before production.
03
Holding Depends on the Whole Piece
Magnet thickness, surface area, shape, print layers and orientation all affect how securely the piece stays in place.
Anatomy of a Magnetic Sticker
01
Printed Face
The graphic layer, with surface protection.
02
Magnetic Sheet
Flexible magnet that holds to the metal.
03
Cut Outline
Rectangle, rounded corners or a custom shape.
The printed face covers the whole piece, so the die line sets bleed to the cut edge; rounded corners help the edges stay flat.
Magnetic Sticker vs Static Cling at a Glance
| Feature | Magnetic Sticker | Static Cling |
|---|---|---|
| Holds by | Magnetic attraction | Contact cling |
| Surface | Compatible steel and iron | Smooth glass |
| Residue | None from adhesive | None from adhesive |
| Typical use | Fridges, fixtures, lockers | Windows, glass doors |
Application guide
When Are Magnetic Stickers the Right Choice?
Magnetic stickers suit removable branding on compatible metal: refrigerator branding, metal retail fixtures, promotional magnets and removable informational signage, wherever the graphic should move or come off without adhesive.
01
Repositionable
Repositionable Branding
The graphic can be moved, reused or changed without removing adhesive.02
Clean
Clean Surface Removal
Attachment comes from magnetism rather than glue, so there is no adhesive layer to leave behind.03
Reusable
Reusable Display
Suitable for refrigerators, metal fixtures, lockers and compatible retail or office surfaces.04
Alternative
When Another Format May Fit Better
For glass and windows, choose Static Cling Stickers. For labels on packaging, see the Sticker Roll or Individual Stickers.
Magnetic Sticker Specifications
Custom magnetic stickers are specified around size and shape, magnet thickness, printed face and protection, the target metal surface, orientation and exposure.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Printed flexible magnetic piece |
| Category | Labels & Stickers |
| Dimensions | Custom width × height and shape |
| Attachment | Magnetic attraction to compatible ferromagnetic surfaces |
| Material | Magnetic sheet plus printable face layer as specified |
| Magnet Thickness | Commonly about 15–30 mil (0.38–0.76 mm), set by size and use |
| Print Methods | Offset, digital, UV, screen or flexographic printing; full-color CMYK, spot color, white ink plus color |
| Finishes | Custom print with compatible surface protection, such as matte or gloss lamination |
| Holding Performance | Specification-dependent; tested on the target surface |
| Starting Price | From $0.12 / unit; final price depends on size, thickness, print and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | USA and worldwide |
How Magnetic Stickers Compare to Other Sticker Formats
| Attribute | Magnetic | Static Cling | Sticker Roll | Sticker Sheets | Individual Stickers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attachment | Magnetic backing | Cling, no adhesive | Pressure-sensitive adhesive | Pressure-sensitive adhesive | Pressure-sensitive adhesive |
| Surface | Compatible ferromagnetic metal | Smooth glass | Packaging and products | Packaging and products | Packaging and products |
| Repositionable | Yes | Often | Removable adhesive option | Removable adhesive option | Removable adhesive option |
| Best fit | Metal surfaces | Windows and glass | Repeated labeling | Sets and packs | Giveaways and inserts |
What Size Magnetic Sticker Do You Need?
Quote by width × height and shape, plus the metal surface it goes on and whether it hangs vertically, like on a fridge door, or lies flat. Larger and vertical pieces need more magnet thickness to hold, so size and thickness are chosen together.
There is no fixed size list: any practical size is built to order.
Size and Thickness Reference
The figures below are planning references, not fixed manufacturing rules; holding depends on the actual surface and piece.
| Use | Typical Reference |
|---|---|
| Promotional and fridge magnets | About 2–4 in (50–100 mm), about 15–20 mil |
| Fixture and signage pieces | About 4–8 in (100–200 mm), about 20–30 mil |
| Vertical or larger pieces | Thicker magnet for the size |
| Corners | Rounded corners help the edges lie flat |
Important: These are reference figures. Holding performance depends on magnet thickness, size, print layers, orientation and the receiving surface, so a test on the actual surface is recommended before production.
If you are unsure, share the surface, size and whether the piece hangs vertically with the quote request, and the magnet is specified around it.
Will Magnetic Stickers Attach to Aluminum?
Not normally. Aluminum is not ferromagnetic, and some stainless-steel grades are not either, so test the actual surface before production.
