STICKERS! Vinyl vs UV DTF: What’s the Real Difference?
Not all stickers are created equal. You deserve to know exactly what you’re slapping on your crate, tumbler, laptop, or clipboard.
What you need to know...
This post breaks down the two main sticker formats we use here at Bark & Bone:
Vinyl — our Skin & Bones line
UV DTF — our Breed Ops and Bone Disorder series
Whether you’re breed-loyal, mutation-curious, or just here for the bones, this guide will help you pick the sticker pack that fits your vibe.
(Spoiler: one peels, one transfers, and both come with attitude.)
🦴 What is Vinyl?
Skin & Bones — Classic vinyl. Just weirder.
These are your traditional die-cut stickers — except instead of cute paws or smiley dog faces, you’re getting anatomically correct breed skeletons.
Made with matte vinyl
Laminated for light durability and slight gloss.
Designed for flat surfaces (laptops, journals, sketchbooks)
Sold as 3-pack breed sets — mix, match, or collect them all
Vinyl = slap it down and move on. No tools required.
Best for: new collectors, journal fiends, laptop warriors, dog moms with a love for chaos.
🧬 What is UV DTF?
Breed Ops & Bone Disorder — Built for transfer. Built to last.
These aren’t your basic peel-and-sticks.
UV DTF (Ultra Violet Direct to Film) stickers are borderless, ultra-clear transfer decals that look painted on once applied — no background, no edge, no visual clutter.
Transfer-style application (stick, press, peel film)
Insanely durable — fade-, water-, and scratch-resistant
Works on ultra-hard surfaces - glass, metal, acrylic, tumblers, and crates, But...they also look great on hard-cover journals and laptops.
Available in Breed Ops 3-packs (with personalization options) OR Bone Disorder Packs (50+ stickers featuring several breed skeletons and various science signage)
UV DTF = the tattoo of the sticker world.
Stick responsibly. Once it's on, it's not coming off.
Best for: crate-labelers, gearheads, clinic staff, and anyone who takes their bone game seriously.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Here’s a cheat sheet:
Just getting into stickers? → Start with Skin & Bones
Need long-term durability? → Go with Breed Ops
Obsessed with dog anatomy? → Try a Bone Disorder Pack
Want your dog’s name on it? → Personalize your Breed Ops Sheet
Ready to commit to the sticker cult? → We’re putting together bundles specifically for our Dog Mom's Day event.
♻️ Made to Order. Built to Stick.
Regardless of which type you choose — vinyl or UV DTF — every Bark & Bone sticker is made to order.
That means:
No mass production
No unnecessary waste
Just the designs you actually want, printed when you want them
🕒 Production time: 3–5 business days
📦 Shipping time: 5–10 business days
We don’t keep massive stockpiles of skeletons lying around (tempting as that is).
Your stickers are created fresh, packed with care, and shipped out bone-by-bone.
If we could get them to you faster, we would — but trust us: they’re worth the wait.
