CHOOSE YOUR CUSTOM LABEL
Custom NFC stickers with your logo, layout and data
Choose the print and data pattern for your run, then select the shape, material and chip for the application. Common artwork, a shared destination and item-specific data can be combined as the project needs.
One branded design
Use your logo, colors and a clear tap instruction across the run. Choose labels for your own encoding, or discuss a shared NFC destination.
A starting point for one brand design and one intended interaction.
Artwork with a printed QR code
Give customers a visible scan option alongside NFC. The QR code and tap can open the same web page, with space reserved for the code and instructions.
A starting point when the label needs both scan and tap access.
Variable print and matching data
Keep the brand design while changing an item number, QR destination or encoded NFC record. Plan which values vary and how they relate to each label.
A starting point for item-specific identifiers and digital records.
Choose the appearance and construction
Size and shape
Round, square and custom die-cut outlines can be discussed around the space available. Leave room for a legible logo, instruction and any printed code; the antenna also needs to fit the finished shape.
Logo, color and variable print
Use full-color artwork, text, QR codes or serial numbers. The run can share one design while changing selected printed details. Choose matte or gloss finishes to suit the design and label construction.
Face material and protection
Choose from vinyl, polyester and synthetic-paper face materials to suit the label’s appearance and use. Material and laminate choices affect appearance, handling and exposure; a material name alone does not establish an outdoor rating.
Adhesive and delivery format
Consider the surface, expected handling and whether the label should remain attached or be removable. Tell us how labels will be applied and whether roll supply is needed, so the finished format suits the process.
Layout illustrations only: not finished samples, antenna drawings or standard dimensions.
For artwork choices in more detail, read our printed NFC sticker design guide.
WHAT THE BUYER GETS
A physical label that opens useful information
Packaging and retail
A label on a pack opens instructions, a product page or a registration experience. The printed design tells the customer where to tap and what to expect.
Useful for brands and packaging teams connecting physical products with online information.
Campaigns and engagement
A sticker on marketing material opens a campaign, event or feedback page. The destination can change online while the tag continues to hold the same link.
Useful for campaigns with an existing landing page and a clear action for the reader.
Equipment and item records
A visible identifier and a tap point lead to the relevant service record, guide or item information. The destination system supplies the record and permissions.
Useful for equipment suppliers and teams organizing access to item information.
The NFC sticker provides the tap interaction. A loyalty platform, controlled-entry system or asset database is a separate part of the project; a passive label does not independently report live location.
Select the NFC chip for the interaction
Choose the chip for the encoded message and the interaction your project needs: an ordinary web link, authenticated product information or a seal-status check. A video or catalogue normally stays online; the sticker provides the way to open it.
| Chip option | Memory | Selection point |
|---|---|---|
| NTAG213 | 144-byte user memory | A starting point for many short web links when the application accepts this chip. |
| NTAG215 | 504-byte user memory | More space for the encoded message, or a project that specifically calls for NTAG215. |
| NTAG216 | 888-byte user memory | A larger encoded message or a specification requiring NTAG216. More memory is not proof of stronger security. |
| NTAG424 DNA | 256-byte NDEF file 416 bytes total file storage | AES-128-based authenticated NFC interactions for product verification. Plan the tag configuration and the verification service together. |
| NTAG424 DNA TagTamper (TT) | 256-byte NDEF file 416 bytes total file storage | Authenticated NFC plus tamper-loop status readout for seals or packaging. Requires a suitable loop construction and integration with the intended application. |
NTAG213/215/216 are 13.56 MHz NFC Forum Type 2 ICs. NTAG424 DNA and NTAG424 DNA TagTamper are Type 4 ICs; their file allocation includes 256 bytes for NDEF, 128 bytes of protected data and a 32-byte capability container. The 416-byte total is not all available as NDEF payload. See NXP’s NTAG21x details and NTAG424 DNA / TagTamper details.
For dedicated product information, see our NTAG216 NFC sticker options and NTAG424 DNA labels. We also have a specialist anti-transfer label route for removal-related requirements. The appropriate tamper behaviour depends on the chosen chip and label construction.
One design, with the right printed and encoded details
Logo printing changes what the customer sees. NFC encoding determines what the reader obtains. For NTAG213/215/216, you can choose labels for your own encoding or discuss pre-encoded delivery. NTAG424 DNA and TT projects also need the security configuration and verification service to be planned with the label.
QR destination: the page for item 00127.
NFC destination: the same item page, if that is the required interaction.
This is an example of data association, not a customer case or a supplied tracking platform.
For variable labels, the artwork and data file need the same item association. For NTAG213/215/216, decide whether the relevant memory should remain rewritable or be locked after encoding. For NTAG424 DNA/TT, agree the file access and key configuration as part of the security setup. For practical writing steps, see our NFC programming guide.
Match the sticker to the surface and reading conditions
Where it will be attached
Packaging, glass, plastic and equipment surfaces present different adhesion and space requirements. Direct attachment to metal needs a suitable on-metal construction; a glossy finish or strong adhesive is not a substitute for that design.
How it will be read
Phone or reader hardware, antenna size, alignment and nearby materials affect the interaction. Test the selected label on the intended item with representative devices. Chip specifications alone do not define a finished label’s read distance.
For water, cleaning, abrasion or outdoor exposure, describe the conditions when choosing the finished construction. Water protection and scratch resistance are different properties; neither should be inferred from a printed sample.
From your artwork to a bulk custom NFC sticker run
Start with your design or simply explain the application. We can discuss the label format, chip, printing and encoding together; you do not need every choice settled before getting in touch.
- Define the label. Share the artwork or intended use, the available space and the quantity you have in mind.
- Align the design and data. Review the layout, any variable fields and the intended NFC message.
- Agree the configuration. Discuss proof or sample requirements, the installation and delivery format.
- Confirm the production order. Set quantity, lead time and the agreed checks for the finished run.
For example, checks may cover print-to-data correspondence, reading the agreed message and the supplied format. The actual sample plan, checks and commercial terms belong to the selected order.
Custom printed NFC sticker questions
Can I print a logo, QR code and individual number?
Yes, these are part of the custom-print offering. Allow enough space for readable artwork and codes. A shared brand design can be combined with item-specific values; define the relationship to any variable NFC record.
Does a custom NFC sticker arrive already programmed?
It depends on the selected chip and ordered data delivery. NTAG213/215/216 labels can be supplied for your own writing or with agreed pre-encoding; NTAG424 DNA/TT also need an appropriate security configuration. Printing a URL or QR code does not itself write data to the chip.
How do NTAG424 DNA and NTAG424 TT differ?
NTAG424 DNA supports cryptographic authentication. NTAG424 DNA TagTamper (TT) adds a tamper loop whose status can be read through NFC, making it an option for suitable seal-label designs. Both need the tag configuration and verification system to match the intended use; the finished TT label also needs the appropriate loop and installation.
Can the NFC link be changed later?
The stored record can be rewritten while the relevant memory remains writable and the required access is available. If the tag contains a web link, the content at that destination can also be maintained online without rewriting the physical tag.
Will a phone open the link without a dedicated app?
A supported phone can open a suitably encoded web link through its normal NFC interaction. The phone, operating system, tag data and destination affect the result; custom records and applications can require additional software. Test the intended interaction on representative devices.
Can the sticker be used outdoors or directly on metal?
Those uses need the appropriate finished construction. Specify the surface and exposure when selecting materials and adhesive; direct metal installation needs an on-metal design. Select the finished label for its exposure, cleaning and handling conditions.
What quantity, sample and lead-time options are available?
Tell us the quantity and whether the job uses one design or variable data. Sample arrangements, minimum quantity and timing can then be confirmed for that construction. If you already have artwork, send it with the enquiry; otherwise start with the intended use.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Put your design on a useful NFC label
Share your artwork or describe the item you want to label. We’ll help you choose the label format, printed details and NFC data for the intended use.
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