Metallic Effects

Silver BOPP

Silver BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) is a popular material for roll-label printing due to its metallic look and high durability. This material is known for its ability to produce a distinct metallic sheen, which can make products stand out on store shelves and capture the attention of customers. One of the primary benefits of Silver BOPP labels is their water resistance. They are very resistant to moisture and humidity, making them suitable for products that will come into contact with liquids or the environment. Silver BOPP labels are a popular choice for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, cannabis, cosmetics, and health and beauty. Another benefit of silver BOPP labels is their adaptability. They can be printed in a variety of designs and colors, allowing businesses to produce personalized labels that effectively communicate their branding and content.

PET Holographic Film

There are a variety of PET Holographic films that are also used for a more dramatic glow. Rainbow PET Holographic Film is the most popular pattern that is used for labels. When light reflects off its surface, this unusual material's holographic effect creates an enthralling display of colors and patterns. Because of the dynamic and constantly shifting visual experience produced by the holographic rainbow effect, labels stand out and draw attention.

Hot Foil Stamping

The difference in appearance between cold foil and hot foil is relatively minor. Cold foil will sty completely flat against the label surface, while hot foil will have a very slight raised appearance. Hot foil calls for the construction of a metal die (hot foil stamp) made in reverse image of the label design element intended for use with foil. The hot stamp die is positioned above the labels on the printing press and then heated. The heated die presses down on a roll of foil that is positioned between it and the labels, adhering the foil design to the label's surface. Hot foil is suitable for highly intricate patterns since the die can keep delicate lines with good edge integrity. Hot foil is a popular option for wine and spirits labels due to its ability to be applied to rough label materials, such as estate and kraft papers.

Cold Foil Stamping

You may also add cold foil to create a metallic look. This is the process of applying a specific color of foil to the surface of the label with an adhesive. This can be implemented using both digital printing with zero plates or via flexographic techniques involving plates.

When cold foil is applied using a Flexographic printing, a UV-curable adhesive is printed on the paper, film, or shrink sleeve in a specific form or design. The foil is then pushed onto the substrate using a nip roller and subjected to UV light to cure the adhesive. To complete the operation, the foil is removed where there is no adhesive. Cold foil's fine detail and consistency make it excellent for applications that demand higher accuracy, such as small text. Cold foil will not lay down smoothly on a rough label stock, so it must be applied to smooth and flat label material.

Digitally adding cold foil on labels has various benefits. There are tooling costs when using cold foil flexography for printing. When printing digitally, there are no tooling costs. You may easily alter your artwork on a regular basis.. Large text or artwork are best suited for Digital Cold Foil.