What is Foil Stamping?

Foil stamping is the application of metallic print and foil on materials such as plastics, paper, and card, using heat and pressure. It can be used to create a variety of textures such as metallic, matte, glossy, and holographic textures on the medium. This printing process of stamping is different from pad printing or silk screening, and is ideal for printed products with dark coloured surfaces as it does not involve the use of any ink and is thus not affected by the colour or texture of the medium. This printing process foil stamping has been around since 19th centures and has been used for creating products like holiday card, baby announcement, scratchoff foil, wedding invitation ideas, save the date cards, business cards, presentation folders, book cover, etc.

The Applications of Foil Stamping：

Hot foiling, or hot stamping, is used for the decoration of a wide range of products. It is also used as an anti-counterfeiting method.

It is widely used in the finishing of packaging products such as food, medicine, beverages, as well as high-end luxury products. Foil stamping is also used on currency notes, artwork, as well as for designing greeting cards, wedding invitations, book covers, on paper stock, etc. From simple business cards to brochures, invitation cards, or regular business stationery (reports, envelopes, cards, etc), foil stamping techniques are widely used and appreciated. Additionally, foil stamping finds its utility in the packaging sector. From stickers, labels, or scratch and win tags, foil stamping is a quick and easy way to add a luxurious factor and an eye-catching effect.