What Are Eggshell Stickers? The Complete Guide

Eggshell stickers, also called destructible stickers or tamper-evident stickers, are the stickers that stay. Anyone who tries to peel one ends up with a handful of tiny flakes. This guide explains how the material works, what it sticks to and what to check before you order.

What are eggshell stickers?

Eggshell stickers are printed on a thin, brittle destructible vinyl with a very strong adhesive. The difference from a regular sticker shows when you try to remove it: the film doesn't lift in one piece, it breaks into countless small pieces, much like an eggshell. That's where the name comes from. Once applied, an eggshell sticker can't simply be peeled off or moved somewhere else in one piece.

How does eggshell vinyl work?

Two properties work together. The film itself is brittle and has almost no tear strength, while the adhesive grips very hard. When someone pulls, the adhesive holds on to the surface better than the film holds together. So the film tears where it's pulled, and the rest stays stuck.

What do eggshell stickers stick to?

• metal
• glass and plastic
• concrete and wood
• painted surfaces

A sticker holds best on a clean, dry surface. Please only stick where you're allowed to.

What are eggshell stickers used for?

• Street art: designs that don't come off at the first attempt.
• Crews and bands: logos and tour dates that stay up.
• Brands and startups: street marketing people talk about.
• Tamper-evident seals: because the film breaks when it's removed, you can see right away if someone has touched it.

Eggshell or vinyl stickers?

Both work outdoors. The difference is how they come off. If your sticker should hold on rough surfaces, go for high-tack vinyl stickers. If it shouldn't come off in one piece at all, eggshell is the right choice. Our comparison Vinyl vs. eggshell stickers goes into more detail.

Can eggshell stickers be removed?

Not in one piece. If you do need to get rid of one, read How to remove eggshell stickers.

What to check before you order

• Quantity: from 500 to 10,000 pieces.
• Shape and size: square, rectangle or round, from 1 to 36 inches.
• Artwork: our guide How to design street stickers helps you prepare your file.

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