What Is the Tickee TK Vinyl Sticker Series?
The Tickee TK Series is a range of printable self-adhesive vinyl films designed specifically for wide-format inkjet printing. With five grades — TK50, TK80, TK85 Gray Back, TK100, and TK105 Gray Permanent — the lineup covers everything from lightweight economy indoor stickers to heavy-duty permanent outdoor vinyl with gray backing for opacity.
All TK Series vinyls are compatible with eco-solvent, solvent, and UV inkjet printers. They are available in matte and glossy finishes depending on the grade, and roll sizes range from 3.0ft to 5.0ft wide on standard 164ft rolls — making them well-suited to commercial print shops, signage producers, and advertising agencies printing in volume.
TK Series Grade Breakdown: Which Vinyl Is Right for Your Project?
| Grade | Finish | Backing | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| TK50 | Matte / Glossy | White | Economy indoor stickers, price tags, short-term labels |
| TK80 | Matte / Glossy | White | Indoor signage, window displays, short-term outdoor |
| TK85 Gray Back | Matte / Glossy | Gray | Opaque indoor signage, backlit-blocking applications |
| TK100 | Matte / Glossy | White | Outdoor banners, vehicle graphics, medium-term signage |
| TK105 Gray Permanent | Matte / Glossy | Gray | Permanent outdoor applications, vehicles, storefronts |
Gray Back vs. White Back: Gray-back vinyl (TK85, TK105) prevents color show-through from the substrate behind the sticker. It is essential when applying stickers on glass, colored surfaces, or anywhere you need the printed colors to appear as designed without influence from the background.
Key Features of the Tickee TK Series
Matte & Glossy Finishes
All TK grades are available in both matte and glossy finishes. Matte is preferred for indoor retail signage where glare reduction is important. Glossy finishes deliver more vibrant color saturation for outdoor advertising and vehicle graphics.
Wide Roll Widths
Available from 3.0ft to 5.0ft wide on 164ft rolls. The 5.0ft width is especially useful for wide-format printers running 60" jobs without seams, covering full vehicle side panels or large storefront window graphics in a single pass.
Ink Compatibility
The TK Series is engineered for eco-solvent and solvent inkjet printers — the most common wide-format printing technology in Philippine commercial print shops. UV flatbed compatibility is available for the higher-grade TK100 and TK105.
Permanent & Removable Options
TK50 and TK80 use a removable adhesive suitable for temporary signage. TK100 and TK105 use a permanent adhesive rated for long-term outdoor bonding on vehicle panels, storefronts, and exterior flat surfaces.
Common Applications for Each TK Grade
Ideal for product labels, price tags, temporary event stickers, and short-term indoor promotions. The economy grade keeps material costs low for high-volume label printing jobs where durability beyond 6 months is not required.
TK80 works for standard indoor signage and window displays. TK85 Gray Back is the choice when applying to colored glass or walls where print opacity is critical — the gray adhesive backing blocks show-through for accurate color reproduction.
The TK100's permanent adhesive and outdoor-rated vinyl face stock make it suitable for vehicle side panels, bus advertising, outdoor storefront signage, and construction site hoardings where medium-term outdoor durability (1–3 years) is required.
The TK105 combines gray-back opacity blocking with permanent outdoor adhesive — the best choice for full vehicle wraps on colored base paint, branded fleet graphics, and exterior storefront branding requiring maximum color accuracy over multi-year outdoor exposure.
Which TK Grade Should You Stock?
Best Choices for Print Shops
- TK80 Matte — best all-around indoor grade for general signage, retail, and display work
- TK100 Glossy — best outdoor grade for vehicle graphics and advertising banners
- TK85 Gray Back — essential stock for window graphics on tinted or colored glass
- TK105 Gray Permanent — premium stock for fleet branding and long-term exterior applications
- Available from Kelin Philippines with local stock and support
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using TK50 for outdoor applications — it is not rated for UV or weather exposure
- Using white-back vinyl on colored glass without a gray-back option — colors will appear muddy
- Printing with dye-based inks — TK Series requires pigment-based eco-solvent or solvent inks for durability
- Skipping lamination on outdoor TK100/TK105 jobs — lamination significantly extends the print's outdoor lifespan