Cold Stamping Foils

Cold stamping foil is a type of printing material used in the cold stamping process, which is a non-heat method for applying metallic foil onto a substrate. Unlike hot stamping, cold stamping uses adhesive applied to the substrate surface, allowing the foil to adhere when pressure is applied.

Key Features of Cold Stamping Foil:

Composition: Cold stamping foils are made of thin film coated with metallic or pigmented layers, with an adhesive layer that bonds the foil without heat.
Application Process: Adhesive is printed onto the substrate and the foil is pressed against the adhesive area, bonding under pressure.
Versatility: Available in metallic, holographic and colored finishes for diverse applications.

Uses of Cold Stamping Foil:

Packaging: Adds decorative elements to packaging materials like boxes and labels.
Labels and Tags: Ideal for high-quality product labels and tags in luxury goods, cosmetics and food industries.
Business Cards: Adds a premium look to stationery items such as business cards and letterheads.
Publishing: Enhances book covers, magazine titles and logos for a professional look.
Greeting Cards: Perfect for enhancing invitations and personal stationery.
Event Materials: Adds sophistication to promotional materials and signage.
Decorative Products: Popular in crafting projects and DIY decorations.

Advantages of Cold Stamping Foil:

Energy Efficiency: Cold stamping does not require heat, reducing energy consumption compared to hot stamping. This makes the process more eco-friendly and cost-effective.
Faster Production: Cold stamping is faster as it eliminates the need for heat-up and cool-down times. This leads to quicker production cycles and improved efficiency.
Reduced Material Distortion: Since the process occurs without heat, there’s less risk of warping or damaging heat-sensitive materials like thin plastics or delicate papers.
High Precision: Cold stamping offers precise application of foils, enabling sharper details and fine lines, making it suitable for intricate designs.

Main Properties:

High metallic gloss and good release property for high-speed stamping.
Excellent transfer performance suitable for fine details and broad areas.
Good adhesion to substrates like PE, PP, PET, etc.
Strong ink adhesion for overprintability.

Application:

Suitable for regular labels, shrink-sleeves labels, in-mold labels and plastic tube material.

Printing Machines:

Compatible with flexo presses (Mark Andy, Gallus, Nilpeter, etc.), letterpress/rotary presses (Labelman, Taiyo) and offset presses.

Substrates:

Works on PE, PP, PET, synthetic paper, plastic tubes and shrink-sleeves labels.

Shades Available:

Silver, Gold, Matte Silver/Gold and other colors.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and extreme heat.

Flexo Foil

Foil specifically engineered for use with flexographic printing systems, ensuring smooth application and superior adhesion.

Digital Foil

Used to give a raised effect or special touch effect. Available in Natural, Metallic Gold & Silver colors.