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You must have found difficulty in removing certain stickers. At times, these stickers do not peel off easily. Rather they would be torn off damaging the entire sticker. On other occasions even if the sticker peels off easily, you may have smudged and spots of adhesives on the surface. 

The problem with such stickers is that they are not usable. Customers always want stickers that can be reused time and time again. 

For example, if they have a cool sticker, they can apply it to their items in rotation. When they are carrying a bag, they would like to stick it on their bags. On other occasions, they would like to stick it to the laptops or mobiles. 

But how do you make stickers reusable? For this, you need to understand how they stick and stay. 

Understanding the Adhesive and Cohesive Forces in Stickers

To understand how stickers get stuck on a surface and stay for years you need to know about adhesion and cohesion forces. 

An adhesive force allows the sticker to stick to the surface. If the adhesive force is strong then it can bind to any surface like metal, wood, glass, plastic, and so on. 

Then there is a cohesive force which is the attraction between the molecules of the substance. For example, if gum beneath the sticker is a strong cohesive force it can remain for a long time. 

You must have noticed that the stickiness gradually withers away after use. Some stickers do ot stick well after applying on a surface. This is because the glue has less cohesive force due to which they gradually get removed. 

But some stickers have a strong cohesive glue in them. You can stick and peel off the sticker on several occasions. 

What Are Reusable Stickers And How Are They Different?

As the name suggests, reusable stickers can be used several times. With these custom stickers, they would peel off instantly and seamlessly without much tampering. You can easily peel off the sticker and use it several times on different surfaces. 

Each time while peeling the sticker, it does not get torn away. Plus it leaves no smudges marks of adhesive on the surface. These stickers are much better to use because of these two functionality. These stickers are a little different as they use a different form of adhesive glue on them. 

Are Adhesives in Stickers Harmful?

Often the stickers have adhesives in them that are harmful. This glue is made using toxic chemical substances. If it comes with skin contact you can get allergies, and different skin infections and rashes. 

This is common among children the most as they use stickers as fun items and often play with them. You would not want this adhesive glue to touch your skin or take it mistakenly. So are there better alternatives for adhesives on stickers that are less harmful and skin-friendly? Let us find out.

Sticker Adhesives That are Eco-Friendly and Less Harmful For Skin

Industrial adhesives are often made of chemicals that are not just harmful to the skin but also to the environment. 

A different alternative to this is to make glues for custom stickers that are friendly to our skin and nature. These types of stickers have glues in them that are made using plant-based items. This allows them to decompose, unlike many synthetic glues which do not decompose at all. 

Often such adhesives are made using corn, rice, wheat, soybeans, and other items. These items are processed to manufacture adhesives for stickers. Unlike synthetic glues, these have very rare chances of causing major skin infections or allergies even if they come into contact. 

How can Stickers Made With Eco-Friendly Adhesives Impact Your Brand?

As a business owner, you may be selling or using stickers for brand promotion and sales activities. Using reusable stickers made with eco-friendly adhesives is a great idea. Not only will your customers have convenience in attaching and removing the stickers but it also depicts your commitment to preventing damage to nature and the environment. 

If you are involved in making funny stickers for children or any other use, make sure to use biodegradable adhesives.