Clear Window Clings

Attaching clings to high windows at a steep angle, such as 45 degrees, can be a challenging task that requires the right equipment and expertise. Consider hiring a local handyman who is experienced in working at heights. Some handymen are skilled in a variety of tasks, including window-related work.

A window cling is a thin, flexible piece of clear or white vinyl that may be stuck to mirrors or other glass-like surfaces so a laminated surface may not be the best option. Since they lack adhesive, as their name implies, they cling to the surface with static and remove cleanly without leaving any adhesive residue. They are also known as "static clings" at times. 

Our custom window clings are made from a clear transparent vinyl. The material itself is a non-adhesive window cling signage option. This means it contains no adhesive glues which allows for easy installation, removal, and reuse. Instead, these custom clings adhere to the surface of the window due to the vinyl working like mini-suction cups.

These window clings start completely transparent. Thus, by default, the background of your sign will be clear (as indicated by the grey and white checkered background on our design tool). If you wish to have a solid colored background you’ll need to change your background color during the design process or simply select our opaque cling.

If you are wanting a clear background please note that files uploaded with solid backgrounds will NOT be clear. Please use a transparent PNG file or contact us for free design services if you need help

In short, yes. Your window cling will stick to any smooth surface, particularly glass or plexiglass without adhesive. Window clings that adhere without the messy adhesive that is traditionally used by window decals are commonly called static window clings due to the myth that “static electricity” is what allows them to stick to surfaces. We dispel that myth in this blog post. Any of the above terms or variations using decals, clings, and stickers are often used interchangeably. So long as you understand that these clings do not have an actual adhesive and are clear unless the design uploaded or used is not clear, then no matter which term you use you’ll get what you’re needing

While both our window clings and window decals are made from a vinyl material, window clings do not contain any adhesive glues. Most decals (except clear window decals) use an adhesive backing to stick to the glass surface.

Decals are typically semi-permanent (excepting, again, our clear window decals), while window clings are removable, repositionable, and reusable.

Unlike our vinyl window decals that use an adhesive backing, window clings do not use an adhesive backing to stick to your windows. Likewise, contrary to popular belief static clings do not stick due to any kind of static electricity. Rather, clings stick due to the vinyl material acting much like a suction cup when placed and pressed onto a smooth, non-porous surface such as glass, metal or plastic. We’ve written a more in-depth article about how static clings work if you need more information.

Static window clings are generally better for temporary promotions such as sales, events, holiday decorations, seasonal promotions and the like. For this reason, they are a prime option for retail stores that regularly have sales and other marketing material to drive foot traffic into the store. They also are more affordable but less permanent than a window decal. If you want or need something that can be removed and repositioned regularly then window cling is the way to go. If you need a semi-permanent and long-lasting solution, then we would recommend a window decal. While terms like “window cling stickers” and “static cling window decals” may be used, remember that there is a clear distinction between clings and decals in their basic functionality.

You have the freedom to customize your window cling to almost any size you want! There aren’t any industry specific standard sizes for window clings. While there are certain sizes that are probably more common (6”x 9”, 9”x 12”, 12”x 18”, 12”x 24”, 16”x 20”, 18”x 24”, and 24”x 36”) due to the clings being used for store hours, sales, etc. we offer clings in almost any size. Notwithstanding, there is a minimum and maximum dimension allowable for your window cling. Clings can’t be smaller than 3” and no bigger than 300” (which is pretty big). Clings smaller than 3”x3” do not adhere as well and may result in printing that is not as clear due to our large format printers. It is also recommended that you avoid using very tiny fonts or lettering to ensure your cling is printed clearly.