Can you customize these?

We can certainly provide custom printing on the OL3846. You can order this item printed with your design through our Maestro Label Designer by visiting the link below or by contacting Customer Support at 888-575-2235. https://maestro.onlinelabels.com/designer/maestro.aspx?Template=ol3846

When it says "self-adhesive" does it mean that it in fact has a sticky background?

Correct, self-adhesive means that it will have adhesive on the backside of the label once removed from the liner sheet. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us directly so we may better assist. https://www.onlinelabels.com/Support/SupportRequest.aspx

Once printed by inkjet and allowed to dry, will the entire label be weatherproof with no type or image smudging -even in the rain?

The Weatherproof Matte Inkjet (WJ) material should hold up to normal handling, as well as moisture, and exposure to rain, as long as it is printed with the correct settings. For best results, we would suggest that you use a "Photo" or "Matte Photo" setting.

Would this material hold up in a dishwasher?

The Weatherproof Gloss Inkjet (WI) material is waterproof and very durable but not specifically dishwasher safe. We do have some customers that use our Weatherproof materials in dishwashers with success but samples would be recommended. You are welcome to visit the link below to request a few sheets at no cost to test with your application. https://www.onlinelabels.com/samples

Is there a way to get a photoshop or cricut template for these labels? I ordered 100 of them in laser and I needed inkjet, so i finally after over a year came up with a way to use them, but i need to be able to cut a different shape out of the square but i cannot upload a pdf into either program :(

For the OL3846 we offer a few options at the link below. Our Maestro Label Designer is a free, easy-to-use web-based program. However, we do also offer a PDF template which can be used in Adobe Photoshop. If you need direct assistance with opening the template in Photoshop, please reach out to our Customer Support Team at 888-575-2235. https://www.onlinelabels.com/templates/blank/ol3846

Are these labels weatherproof?

The OL3846 is available in weatherproof materials, however our Removable White Matte (WR) is an uncoated, paper-based label with a low tack adhesive meant for temporary, dry applications.

How well will these lift off of plastic? I work in and Interlibrary Loan department, and the labels will be used to attach temporary, request-specific information to a reusable vinyl book band with a plastic window. We tried a different company whose product also said "removable..." they are not. We need something that will stay attached while a book is checked out, which can then be peeled off easily weeks to months later. Thoughts?

Our Removable White Matte (WR) is an uncoated paper-based material with a low tack adhesive that is ideal for temporary use and works well on most surfaces. The removable adhesive should allow you to remove the label without leaving a residue behind and should not cause the label to rip or tear. You're welcome to test out this item with your application by requesting some samples at the link below. https://www.onlinelabels.comsamples

How strong is the adhesive on these?

The Weatherproof Polyester for Laser is a very durable material with a strong, permanent adhesive that works well on most surfaces including wet applications. You are welcome to visit the link below to request free samples of this material for testing. https://www.onlinelabels.com/samples