Hot Stamping Foil :
  



Foil Manufacturers 

An essential element of the hot stamping process, foil is a thin film coated with the layer of color that will be transferred via hot stamping.  The film is composed of 3 functional layers:

  • A clear film forms the carrier upon which the pigment is laid.  This film is not transferred to the product.
  • A main layer of pigmented sediments that form the actual colour that will be seen.  Metallic foils employ a 'vacuum metallizing' process that deposits a microns-thin layer of pigmented aluminum onto the carrier noted above
  • The 'release' coating, a heat activated glue that bonds the pigmented sediments onto the product being hot stamped.

Ensuring that your foil and substrate are compatible is one of the most important considerations in successful hot stamping.  Which foil you choose depends on ensuring the release is well-matched to the application and substrate.  Be careful to consult with your foil supplier to ensure that your foil and substrate are compatible.  Not all colors are available for all substrates.

Quick Facts & Terms :
Metallized Foil : The best known hot stamping application, metallic foils provide a bright shiny metallic look to the finished print.  Although gold and silver are most popular, metallic foils are available in a rainbow of colours.

 
Pigment Foil : Popularly used on plastics and papers, Pigment Foils are typified by their flat, non-metallic coloring. 

 
Effects Foil : There's a wide world of foil beyond single-colour tones.  Explore options including :
  • Stripes
  • Sparkles
  • Light diffractions
  • Holographic patterns
  • Stone and wood grains
Holographic Foil : We've all marvelled at the holograms found on credit cards, security seals, and ID cards.  Applied with a specialized foil feed system that precisely registers each image, holograms add value by improving both security and cosmetic appeal.
Scratch-Off : Conceal PIN #'s, prizes, or answers with scratch-off foil.  Scratch-off foil hot stamps just like regular foil, but it does not adhere permanently.  When your client later scratches the foil, the scratch-off patch strips away to reveal the information hidden beneath.  Popular for phone cards.
Signature Panel : Ever wonder how they put the signature panel on the back of your VISA card?  Chances are, it's hot stamped.

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