Where the first sheets were chosen
People kept needing sticker paper that printed neatly without fuss. In 1991, StickerPaper began serving that need in Durbanville, Cape Town, supplying sheet stock for labels, personalised gifts and small creative runs. The aim was to make dependable sticker paper easy to get for home users, schools and local crafters, with options that worked well in common inkjet and laser printers. That practical approach shaped the business and its place in South African sticker paper supply.
That early pattern still shapes the business. The focus has always been on materials that handle everyday use properly, with a balance of finish, cutability and print handling. Matte sheets suit writing and label work, gloss gives a brighter surface for images, clear sheets work for see through effects, vinyl carries stronger handling for indoor use, and kraft brings a natural look for handmade pieces.
How the craft side grew around real homes
As more households started making their own pantry labels, event favours and storage labels, the range grew with them. Customers wanted sticker paper that could be printed at home, trimmed neatly by hand, or cut on a craft cutter without dragging the corners or lifting at the edges. That practical demand shaped the way the range is presented today.
The customers are not limited to one type of maker. Some are careful hobby users who print a few sheets at a time, while others handle regular label work for a small studio, a school room or a home based side business. The paper has to work in those different settings, and the guidance around it has to stay clear enough for someone printing at a kitchen table or in a dedicated craft room.
- Matte sheets for handwriting, pantry labels and planning sheets
- Gloss sheets for brighter graphics and gift items
- Clear sheets for glass jars, bottles and layered effects
- Vinyl sheets for tougher handling and cleaner peeling
- Kraft sheets for a warmer handmade look
Who uses the sheets today
Today the customer base reaches across Durbanville, Cape Town and the rest of South Africa, with orders going out to Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Bloemfontein as well. The mix includes crafters, home makers, small label printers, event planners, teachers and people organising cupboards, tins and bottles at home. Coastal humidity in Cape Town can matter when sheets are stored badly, so dry storage and flat stacking remain part of the advice.
Many customers want compatibility information before they print, because the wrong sheet and the wrong printer setting can leave ink sitting on the surface or toner not bonding well. StickerPaper keeps the guidance practical: choose the right finish, match the printer type, let the print cure where needed, then cut with steady pressure whether by hand or with a craft cutter. A careful print often starts with a colour test and ends with a cleaner label, not a rushed one.
- Inkjet printing for photo style labels and colour graphics
- Laser printing for crisp text and office style layouts
- Hand cutting for small runs and custom shapes
- Craft cutter use for repeated shapes and finer outlines
- Sticker application tips for smooth placement on jars and containers
The team behind the packing table
The current team works in a way that keeps the product side and the customer side closely linked. Morne van der Merwe leads the business as Managing Director, while Anele Kekana handles customer support, Bianca Februarie manages e-commerce coordination, Jason Zungu supervises the warehouse, Leandri Mthethwa shapes content and guides, and Themba Mabuza looks after dispatch and delivery liaison.
That setup matters because printable sticker paper is specific. A customer asking about clear sheet handling, a jam in the printer, or the best way to reduce smudging needs an answer that speaks to the actual material, not a guess. The warehouse side also has to keep sheets flat, sorted and ready for dispatch so the product arrives in good shape. It is ordinary work, but careful work and it shows in the finished label.
What the daily work still protects
Even with online ordering and wider delivery, the business still protects the same basic habits that mattered from the start. Sheets must be stored well, packed cleanly and described clearly. Customers need to know whether a sheet suits inkjet or laser printing, whether a finish supports writing, and whether a cutter can follow the shape without lifting the corners.
The service list grew from those needs rather than from a marketing plan. Printer setting help, inkjet printing help, laser printing help, colour test help, smudge reduction help, paper jam help, craft cutter help, hand cutting help, clear sheet help, vinyl sheet help, sheet storage help and sticker application help all came out of real questions from people using the paper at home or in small creative setups.
A local business with nationwide packing
StickerPaper still works from Durbanville, but the customer base is spread much wider now. Cape Town makers often want fast access to sheets for home projects, while customers in Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Stellenbosch and Paarl rely on delivery that keeps the sheets in usable condition. The work is local in knowledge and national in reach.
The story is not about a grand reinvention. It is about staying close to the material, listening to the people who print on it and keeping the range useful for everyday making. When someone needs paper that handles a pantry label, a gift tag or a small batch of custom stickers, the product has to be ready for that job without drama.
- Clear sheet and vinyl options for bottles, jars and containers
- Matte and gloss options for labels, art pieces and gifting
- Kraft sheets for a natural handmade finish
- Support for printer settings, storage and application
- Delivery to major South African cities and nearby areas