Plakkers

Plakkers is a Dutch plural noun used to denote adhesive stickers or labels. The term derives from plak, meaning “to paste,” with the agent-noun suffix -ker forming plakker and its plural plakkers. In everyday Dutch usage, plakkers can denote individual stickers as well as sheets of stickers. The word is widely understood in Dutch-speaking regions and is sometimes encountered in discussions of sticker culture and packaging.

Common applications include personalizing items such as notebooks, laptops, and water bottles; labeling products or shelves in retail; and promotional campaigns. Plakkers come in various formats, from simple paper stickers to vinyl decals, die-cut shapes, and sticker sheets. They may have finishes ranging from matte to glossy, with adhesives designed for different surfaces (paper, plastic, glass, metal) and durations (temporary or longer-lasting).

In popular culture and education, plakkers are used for rewards, crafts, and classroom activities. In commercial settings, they serve branding, product information, and access control. In street art, stickers function as a quick, portable form of expression; although Dutch usage emphasizes the general category of stickers, the term can appear in discussions about sticker-based urban art.

Related terms include stickers and labels in general; related formats include vinyl decals and die-cut stickers. The concept is closely connected to labeling, packaging, and promotional merchandise.