Hot Stamping Foil :
 Foil
Manufacturers
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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 formt he actual colour that will
be seen. Metallic foils employ a 'vaccum metallizing' process that
deposits a micons-thin layer of pigmnted alumium ontot he carrier noted above
- The 'release' coating, a heat activated glue that bonds the pigmented
sediments onto the product being hot stamped.
In a rudimentary example above,
the foil is placed in between the product to be stamped and the
heated die. When the die is stamped against the foil and
product, the foil transfers wherever the raised surface of the
die presses against the product (shown on a
Model
86 Manual Hot Stamping Press).
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
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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.
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Pigment Foil : Popularly used on
plastics and papers, Pigment Foils are typified by their flat, non-metallic
coloring.
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Effects
Foil
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There's a wide world of foil beyond single-colour tones.
Explore options including :
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Stripes
- Sparkles
- Light
diffractions
- Holographic
patterns
- Stone and wood
grains
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Holographic
Foil
:
We've all marveled 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.
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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
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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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