How do I know what is removable, permanent and high-tack adhesive?

Most sticker suppliers will tell you in the product description which type of adhesive your sticker or label will have.

If this isn't the case, however, download the material datasheet (if available). See an example here.

The datasheet should tell you which type of adhesive the sticker or label is printed on.

Alternatively, if it doesn't say; removable, permanent or high-tack look for a 'Peel Adhesion' value. These are the values you are looking for:

• Removable adhesive = less than 19 N/25mm
• Permanent adhesive = 20-28 N/25mm
• High-tack adhesive = 29 N/25mm and up

A high-tack adhesive is 50% stickier; this may not sound like much, but it is. Don't use a sticker with high-tac glue on your car paintwork. Otherwise, you'll be needing to visit the paint shop!

Further reading

What is a peel adhesion test?