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Waterproof Self Adhesive Vinyl (SAV) Stickers

Any Shape. Any Size.

Our waterproof self adhesive vinyl (SAV) stickers are printed on high-quality monomeric PVC vinyl, designed for reliable everyday use across labels, branding, signage and general-purpose applications.

This is the industry-standard SAV used throughout print and signage — offering consistent print quality, dependable adhesion, and predictable performance indoors and outdoors.

Why Choose Self Adhesive Vinyl (SAV)?

In the print trade, self adhesive vinyl (SAV) is the default material for stickers, labels and decals where cost-effective durability and print consistency are required.

Key features:

Waterproof, wipe-clean PVC vinyl
Monomeric film for flat surface applications
Strong permanent adhesive
Any shape or size available
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

This material is ideal when you need reliable results without the cost of cast vinyl.

Material & Technical Specification

Film type: Monomeric PVC
Film thickness: Approx. 70 micron
Adhesive: Permanent solvent-based acrylic
Adhesive colour: Clear
Finish options: Gloss or matt
Application surface: Flat, smooth, clean substrates

This construction provides excellent printability, reliable adhesion, and stable short-to-medium term performance.

Print Quality

We print onto commercial-grade waterproof SAV using high-resolution digital printing to achieve:

Sharp text and fine detail
Even, solid colour coverage
Consistent results across repeat orders

The smooth PVC surface ensures accurate colour reproduction for both simple labels and detailed graphics.

Waterproof & Outdoor Performance

This self adhesive vinyl is waterproof and water-resistant, making it suitable for short-to-medium term outdoor use.

Resistant to moisture and light weather exposure
Suitable for outdoor labels, signage and branding
Typical outdoor durability of up to 3–4 years when applied vertically

For long-term outdoor graphics, vehicle wraps, or complex surfaces, specialist vinyls are recommended.

Any Shape, Any Size

Your waterproof SAV stickers can be cut to any shape or size, giving complete design freedom.

Standard or custom shapes
Kiss-cut or full cut
Supplied as individual stickers or on sheets
Short runs through to bulk trade quantities

Upload your artwork and we’ll cut precisely to your design.

Common Uses

This monomeric self adhesive vinyl is commonly used for:

Product and packaging labels
Logo and branding stickers
Promotional stickers
Warning and instruction labels
Window and wall graphics (indoor)
General signage and display

Widely used by signmakers, printers, retailers, schools and events.

Why Order from Graphic Warehouse?

UK-based SAV printing
Commercial-grade monomeric vinyl
Any shape, any size cutting
Fast turnaround times
Trade & volume pricing available

We print thousands of waterproof SAV stickers every week for customers across the UK.

FAQs – Waterproof Self Adhesive Vinyl (SAV)

What does SAV mean?
SAV stands for Self Adhesive Vinyl, the industry term for vinyl used in stickers, labels and signage.

Are these stickers waterproof?
Yes — the PVC film is waterproof and suitable for outdoor use, but not for permanent submersion.

How long will they last outdoors?
Typically up to 3–4 years when applied to flat vertical surfaces.

Is this suitable for curved or textured surfaces?
This monomeric SAV is designed for flat surfaces. For curves or textures, a different vinyl is recommended.

Can I order any shape or size?
Yes — we cut to any custom shape or size up to 1600mm wide

Quick Information

Colour	Full Colour
Sides	Single Sided
UV Stability	5+ Years Direct Sunlight
Minimum Print Resolution	720dpi
Water Proof	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes
Print Technology	UV Curable or Latex Inks
Self Adhesive	Yes
"B" Fire Rated	Yes
Cut to Shape	Yes
Plot & Peel	Yes

Artwork Setup Instructions

Artwork for "Waterproof Self Adhesive Vinyl (SAV) & Stickers" should be set up at the following settings.

Dimensions	Bleed	Scale	Resolution
Less than 2 sqm. (e.g. 1m x 1m)	3.00mm	100%	300dpi
Less than 10 sqm. (e.g. 3m x 1m, 4m x 4m)	3.00mm	100%	100dpi
Less than 20 sqm. (e.g. 10m x 3m)	3.00mm	25%	400dpi
Any other size	3.00mm	10%	1000dpi

Delivery Info

Delivery Policy

This page overviews our delivery policy. We've made it really easy. It's split into 5 sections.

Delivery Dates
White Label
Honest Delivery Policy
Which Couriers Do We Use?
Tracking My Order

Delivery Dates...

We currently have a 99% on time delivery rate, that said problems can happen. The dates on our website are based on a realtime update of our workflow within our production facilties so this means weâ€™re planning your order before youâ€™ve even placed it.

If the unexpected happens weâ€™ll aim to inform you 24hrs before dispatch if there is going to be a delay.

White Label

All our delivery notes, courier notes, tracking links and share links are white label. In otherwords there shouldnâ€™t be anyway of tracking jobs back to us. You can see examples of our delivery notes and courier notes below.

Honest Delivery Policy

We remain committed to orders throughout the production process. We use courier companies to dispatch our goods out with a 5 mile radius.

To avoid disappointment we DO NOT guarantee that goods will arrive on time once they have been dispatched from our production hub by a 3rd party. Unless otherwise stated delivery costs apply to mainland uk only.

We offer a pack and pickup service where we will ensure that goods are packaged and made ready for collection if you would prefer to use youâ€™re own courier.

Which Couriers do we use?

We have an inhouse built box packing solution that packs your items into boxes as you add it to the cart. We then quote the cost of your boxes against DPD, Parcelforce, Fedex, TNT and UPS.

Our system will automatically choose DPD, Parcelforce and UPS as the preferred option as our track history has shown them the most reliable. TNT is used for oversized goods such as 8â€™x4â€™ sheets.

Tracking My Order

Once your order has had itâ€™s delivery label printed the tracking number will show on your order tracking screen. At 18:30 every day our system automatically emails you a status update email with a link to track the order, we do not dispatch an order without tracking.

Problem with the courier?

We recommend contacting the courier directly they can give you live updates of the delivery in process. We of course will contact the courier for you if you wish but it ends up being a â€œPiggy in the middleâ€ situation. If the courier fails to deliver or the package has been damaged this should be raised as a complaint direct to us via info@graphicwarehouse.co.uk.

SMS Tracking

DPD and UPS offer free text message updates these are unbranded. Youâ€™ll be given the option to enter a mobile number to receive these updates at the checkout process.