With both our full color transfers UltraColor and CAD-PRINTZ, any type of gradient within the artwork is possible and will be printed as provided. But when you get to the faded edges things get a little trickier.
Our CAD-PRINTZ are a full color print/cut vinyl and will have a visible contour white outline around the print. So you will see white around the contour edge. With CAD-PRINTZ you can change this finite outline to another one of our stock colors but there is a $20 fee.
With UltraColor transfers this white outline is not needed since this is a printed transfer. However, because we need to print an adhesive we still need a finite end and can’t gradually fade to the shirt.
If your provided art does have faded edges we have two choices.
We can just add a finite end color as shown below. This can be white or any color of your choosing with no extra fee. The example below shows white but it could have just as easy been our stock turquoise to closer match the shirt color so it still give the appearance of fading to the shirt.
A second alternative is to just eliminate the fade as shown in this second example. We basically cut into the artwork at the last place there is a full image.
To expedite your order, if your art has these faded edges please include which of the two ways work best for you right in the order notes.
And as always, Happy Pressing.
I’m looking to order custom full-color vinyl decals for a bicycle helmet. I will be applying them myself.
I am not looking for a full helmet wrap. I’m looking for printed vinyl decals with feathered / fade-out edges so the artwork visually blends into the helmet surface rather than having a hard sticker outline.
What I will provide:
Two high-resolution artwork files (full rectangular images, no text embedded)
Reference mockups showing placement only
What I’m requesting:
Full-color printed vinyl decals
Feathered / soft fade at the TOP edge of each decal (not hard cut)
Extra bleed at the BOTTOM edge so I can trim during installation to fit the helmet seam
Conformable vinyl suitable for curved surfaces
Air-release adhesive preferred
Matte or satin laminate (not gloss)
Size:
Final visible artwork will be approximately 2.25–3 inches wide once installed
Printed decals may be larger to allow for fade and trimming
Text (separate decals):
“Cosain mé” (Irish)
“Cuídame” (Spanish)
Optional small interior text: “Cuídame en el camino”
Text should be cut vinyl (not printed), in a restrained serif style, matte charcoal gray.
Please let me know if this is something you can do and if you provide a proof before printing.
Thank you!
Hi Patrick! Our sister company, STAHLS’, offers full-color printed helmet stickers, as well as other decals. I would recommend checking out the STAHLS’ line of non-apparel full-color transfers, and if you have any questions contacting our customer support team via phone call, email, or webchat.