Who Invented Stickers?

The Story Behind the First Stickers and Labels

Before the invention of self-adhesive stickers, most food and product labels relied on water-activated adhesive gums to stick. 

  • In 1935 Stan Avery, founder of Avery, revolutionised the labelling industry by inventing the first self-adhesive stickers. This innovation allowed people to label their products without the need for moisture.
  • By 1940, Avery began selling these labels under the name “Kum Kleen Price Stickers”, which were primarily used for pricing goods.
Avery Vintage Stickers & Adhesive Labels

Blank Labels and Stickers in Sheets

As Avery continued to grow, the company became the leader in blank labels, expanding its range of products for both businesses and homeowners to better organise their office and home. 90 years of innovation have made stickers and labels of today more useful and versatile than ever before. Today, you can now shop for Avery labels or stickers in A4 sheets or buy Avery packs in bulk with each material perfect for any application and use including:

Variety of vintage stickers of Stan Avery and logo on a green background

Custom Printing with WePrint

Avery continues to evolve with times, offering affordable custom printing with WePrint, making it easy to order personalised labels, stickers and cards

With our free online editor, you can customise your labels or cards from hundred of templates or upload your artwork in just a few clicks. We’ll handle the printing and deliver it straight to your door. Proudly Australian made, Avery Labels are dispatched within 2 business days.

With a wide range of shapes, sizes, and materials, we make it easy for you to order all your products in one place including: