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type: faq
title: "Can I write on the stickers and labels?"
description: "Uncoated and matte sticker surfaces take pen and pencil cleanly, while gloss or laminated coatings resist ink, so choose matte if you'll write."
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    title: "Can I write on the stickers and labels?"
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# Can I write on the stickers and labels?

Whether you can write on a sticker or label comes down to its finish. Uncoated and matte surfaces accept pen and marker easily, while glossy and laminated coatings resist ink. Finish Writable? Uncoated / matte Yes, pen and pencil write cleanly Gloss / laminated Resists ink, use a permanent marker at best If writing on the label is important, choose a matte or uncoated stock.

Uncoated and matte sticker surfaces take pen and pencil cleanly, while gloss or laminated coatings resist ink, so choose matte if you'll write.

| Finish | Writable? |
| --- | --- |
| Uncoated / matte | Yes, pen and pencil write cleanly |
| Gloss / laminated | Resists ink, use a permanent marker at best |

If writing on the label is important, choose a matte or uncoated stock.

[Order gloss laminated](https://www.4over4.com/product/gloss-laminated-business-cards)

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