UKVIN Group technical guides / Printing and design
Rounded corners and label fit
Corner radius is part of a label's actual size and fit. It matters when a sticker needs to sit inside a recess or avoid snagging.
Technical considerations
A supplier may ask for a radius in millimetres or a full-size template. The selected cutting method and material also limit how tightly a corner can be formed.
Application example
A square-cornered film might not lie flat in a rounded dashboard recess.
What to check
- Measure corners
- Check the recess
- Approve the cut outline
Before requesting a quotation
Provide dimensions in millimetres, material or surface type, intended printing equipment if relevant, cut shape, quantity and the conditions the finished label will face. For variable information, supply an approved source list and confirm whether a proof is needed. If a component is legally required or factory-certified, seek the responsible issuer's instructions rather than assuming blank label stock can replace it.
Limitations
These design principles apply to independent identification and label materials. They do not constitute vehicle type approval or permission to reproduce manufacturer-controlled plates, marks or identity data. UKVIN Group provides unbranded materials and aims to verify appropriate personalised-label requests.
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