The safe zone is the 'no cross' area at the edge of your sticker. Find out the exact size (2.5mm) and why it stops text and logos being trimmed off.
What is the safe zone and how do I avoid cut-off artwork?
The safe zone is the 'no cross' zone at the edge of the label. We recommend keeping all text, borders and important content within the safe zone boundaries - this ensures nothing gets cut off during print.
Why do we have a safe zone?
We have a safe zone to make sure nothing gets cut off when printing. If you had text going right to the edge of the label, there's a chance it will get trimmed off due to the natural movement that happens during cutting. The only part of your artwork that should cross into this area is the background.
What size is it?
You should aim to keep any text, borders or important information at least 2.5mm away from the trim lines (the edge of the label).
Quick summary
- Safe zone = the margin where text/logos are guaranteed not to be trimmed off
- Keep important content at least 2.5mm inside the cut line
- Backgrounds can bleed to the edge; text and logos shouldn't
