Labels are everywhere. Product packaging, your morning coffee, appliances, and even the bumper of your car. Sticky adhesive may be the most common way to affix a label, but what if you need something less permanent? Static cling window labels are a flexible option for getting your message and information across without the—shall we say—long-term commitment.

There are seasons—and surfaces—that call for a glue-free application of labels or signage, yet there’s no need to compromise on print quality. Static clings made of flexible vinyl are an excellent substrate for full-color (CMYK) or Pantone spot ink printing. So even though they’re designed for shorter term use, they don’t have to look like “cheap” or low quality. They’re also very versatile, and can be applied to any clean window or similar smooth surface.

Creative Uses for Static Cling Window Labels

You’ve probably seen clings here and there, but have you considered the many different ways they can be used to make a statement, promote your business or product, or show your membership pride? These are just a few ideas.

Short-Term Signage

Clings are a great quick-turnaround resource for new business and/or new locations. If you’ve just set up shop and need affordable, high-quality signage for your front windows, a cling has a lower entry cost than custom painting, and can meet your need for months (or even a few years, depending on light exposure and other atmospheric conditions). It’s also perfect for shops in transition (occupying short-term space before moving into permanent digs) or seasonal stores that pop up around the holidays or are open only during peak tourism in resort towns.

Time-Limited Decals

Since there is no adhesive residue to worry about, static clings can provide valuable information—for a limited time—and then are easily removed with no stress to the customer. The number of ways to use such a material are seemingly endless.

  • Seasonal specials: highlight short-term deals, specials, or sales with easily-removed clings. Static cling labels are higher quality and more attractive than taping a piece of paper to a window, and better reflect your business and branding.
  • Municipal parking: for communities or companies with parking fees, clings are a no-mess way to validate resident parking. Upon renewal, simply peel and replace with the current-year “sticker.”
  • Civic memberships: let your members show pride in your organization by applying a static cling to their car window without the hassle of removal. Clings make it painless upon annual renewals or when changing cars. And if something does happen to the cling (damage, overexposure to the elements, etc.), it’s easy to replace.
  • Business associations and accolades: clings are an attractive and economical way for business with storefronts, walk-in traffic, or (at least) windows to display their memberships (like local chambers, BBB, associations, etc.), awards, social media URLs, and other information in a small footprint. Clings make it easy to move the items around as information is added or removed, locations are changed, during building renovations, and any other time it’s necessary to make small adjustments or large-scale changes.

Removable and Reusable Graphics

Clearly part of the appeal of static clings is how easy they are to remove and reposition—over and over again. So in addition to short-term cling labels that are used and then removed upon expiration, reusable static cling window labels are a beautiful way to decorate (or provide information) seasonally.

  • Holiday decorations
  • Black Friday hours
  • “Shop local” initiatives
  • Civic events
  • Taco Tuesday specials
  • Any recurring event that differs from the regular schedule!

Static clings make it easy to break up (and then get back together) with your labels as needed. With high quality graphics and printing capabilities, these aren’t second-class citizens in the labeling industry, but a useful choice and resource for a variety of labeling and signage needs. Ready to get stuck on static cling window labels? Give us a call or contact us!