That’s how versatile the use of hot foil is
Roll labels and wet glue labels with hot foil are particularly popular for standing out from the competition and drawing customers’ attention to your own product.
Hot foil labels are often used in the wine, sparkling wine, spirits or cosmetics industry and on high-quality food products. Hot foil stamping gives your labels a special surface texture that refracts light. Hot foil can be combined with many other finishes. Ensure that your products leave a personal, exclusive and unmistakable impression. In addition to hot foil labels, hot foil stamping labels and foil embossed labels are also common names. If you choose custom labels with high-quality hot foil stamping, there are several aspects to consider:
Thanks to hot foil stamping, sophisticated details that create both visual and tactile contrasts can be realized in a particularly elegant and delicate way. In the online calculator, you first select parameters such as quantity and material. Then you choose the right hot foil.
What happens during embossing?
When labels are refined with hot foil, a wafer-thin layer is applied to the surface of the label at the desired locations. This colored or metallic foil is applied to the material of your label with specially tailored tools and heat.
Almost all of our label materials, whether untreated, laminated or coated, are suitable for hot foil. We offer a wide range of different, combinable hot foils, so there are no limits to your creativity. These include the following foils:
- metallic or transparent
- matte or glossy
- gold, silver & hologram film
- copper, bronze & rose gold look
- pink, red, orange, blue or green
- And many more on request!
Hot foil stamping: correct print files with unieketiket.nl
With regard to the correct print files, there are several aspects you need to consider with labels with hot foil stamping. Of course, our artwork service will be happy to take care of this for you! Have your printing files checked and corrected by selecting the correct package.
You can also use our free tool for submitting printing data. Please note that elements and fonts to be embossed have a minimum line thickness of 0.2 mm. Blank and negative elements must be at least 0.4 mm to avoid cut-outs. Do you have questions about the technical requirements for correct print files? Then check out our tutorials.
Note: Sometimes unwanted deviations occur when applying the hot foil. If elements such as edges are embossed, the position of the element may change slightly during production. In addition, very thin elements may run on textured material.
Production, embossing intensity and material
Hot foil stamping uses a special tool, heat and pressure. The same tool is used several times and presses the foil at the desired position on the label material. At unieketiket.nl a magnesium tool is used as standard, but of course you can choose from other tools upon request:
- magnesium tools
- brass tools
On the one hand, production-related fluctuations may occur when using this tool. This means that, in some cases, elements are not placed 100% in the desired position. In addition, the embossing pressure affects the appearance of the embossing element. Larger elements require more pressure than smaller ones. Therefore, the results may differ if an embossing tool contains small and large elements. We therefore recommend having multiple tools made in these cases. This way, each element can be embossed with the optimal pressure depending on its size.
On the other hand, there are material-dependent properties: For example, hot foil stamping with a large surface area and filigree cutouts on certain materials can lead to shrinkage or cracks in the foil. In addition, colored foils are often thinner than other foils and therefore not suitable for textured materials, such as cotton paper. Of course, we are happy to advise you on this! We also recommend our proofing service. That way, you can be sure that your label will look as planned.
Magnesium vs. brass
A tool made of magnesium is cost-effective in the short term and allows for sharp edges. By comparison, the brass tool is a more expensive alternative and is recommended for filigree elements that require embossing. In addition, a brass tool is more durable, can be reused more often and thus saves costs and resources in the long run.
Try it out!
We produce a small quantity of your labels with hot foil stamping under original printing conditions. Take advantage of our premium proofing service. This way, you can test if you are satisfied with the printing result and make sure that everything later matches your original ideas!
Choosing the right material
At unieketiket.nl, we offer you a wide choice of materials for printing your personalized labels that harmonize with hot foil stamping. Depending on your preference for paper labels or film labels, there are several options to choose from. We also offer several sustainable solutions. You don’t have to compromise on aesthetics or functionality.
If you want the labels produced on a very specific material, please contact us. unieketiket.nl offers the right solution for every application and situation! Upon request, we can activate materials for you in the online calculator.
… and the right adhesives
Depending on where your labels will be used with hot foil stamping, you will of course also need different adhesive properties. We offer:
Free sample book …
Request your free sample book today. It contains numerous design ideas and various tips. It also includes pre-cut labels. You can apply them to your product on a trial basis. That way, you can convince yourself not only of the look and feel of our materials, but also of the print quality and adhesive strength. Try before you buy! If you would like to test the foils, papers and materials live beforehand, we recommend our free sample book. Upon request, we can also prepare a customized sample folder for you. You can reach us at (+31) (0)30 808 05 97 or by e-mail: info@unieketiket.nl.
Hot foil with 3D effect!?
When hot foil stamping is combined with blind embossing, the result is relief embossing. It is considered the queen of finishing. Thanks to the interplay of blind embossing and hot foil stamping, the sophisticated elements come out best, creating an exciting 3D effect that you can not only see, but also feel.
The material is formed at the desired point with blind embossing and then finished with a hot foil. Blind embossing, on the other hand, does not use color marking and impresses only through partial deformation. unieketiket.nl specializes in blind embossing (raised elements). The tactile contour enhances the labels not only haptically but also visually. In addition, the height difference creates an interesting play of light and shadow, creating an absolute visual highlight.
Metallic labels as an alternative
Hot foil stamping is not the only way to create a special metallic effect. In addition to paper or film labels, we also offer metallic labels, of course. This is a cost-effective alternative to hot foil.
Experimental workshop
To help you visualize and test what our hot foils will look like on your product, we have compiled several shapes and silver hot foils for you in our free sample book.
An extra dose of protection for your labels
Finishes score mainly because of their aesthetic aspect. Moreover, finishes can also be functional! Consider protective varnish and film lamination in matte or gloss.
Protective varnish not only gives your label a higher quality or more striking surface, but also protects it from normal wear and tear. The properties of the protective varnish should be matched to the material of your label and the hot foil: For example, in the case of glossy hot foil, we recommend choosing the right glossy protective varnish. In the case of film lamination, on the other hand, a transparent film is applied to the label as an additive that protects against more persistent abrasion. Both finishes can be combined with hot foil and give your label an extra dose of protection against external influences.
No design yet?
No problem! First, our free sample book will help you get ideas and give you lots of inspiration. Our design expert Mirsad will also give you some tips on how to design labels. After that, if you still need help, our creative minds are here for you! Our design service team will create your custom label. A graphic designer will work with you to create the perfect look for your label with hot foil stamping.
Shipping and further processing
Custom label printing with hot foil stamping can be time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be! The production time and delivery time are directly displayed in the online calculator at unieketiket.nl. In certain cases, you can opt for express production, which means you will receive your labels even faster. Please note that the production time may be delayed by, for example, incorrect printing data or foil embossing production. We also offer various shipping options.
After production and delivery of your labels with high-quality film embossing, automatic, semi-automatic or manual labeling takes place. Be sure to specify the correct winding direction during the ordering process to ensure successful labeling later.
What happens next?
Learn more about our various finishes on our overview page. In addition to hot foil stamping, other options include blind embossing, relief embossing and digital spot varnishing. In the online calculator, you can set up your custom hot foil labels in just a few steps! If you can’t find what you need in the calculator, please contact us. We will help you. You can reach us at (+31) (0)30 808 05 97 or by email: info@unieketiket.nl.
Useful tools and services
Proof
Want to make sure your printed labels look perfect? We print a proof of your label design on original machines and on the material of your choice.
Our free sample book
Are you looking for the right material for your labels? Order a free copy of our sample book and convince yourself of the quality of our printing!
Artwork service
We professionally prepare your print file(s) for you so that they meet all requirements for printing. Order one of our artwork services for this purpose!