Hot foil stamping
Hot foil stamping
Where standard printing is not enough, hot foil stamping comes into its own. This premium technique works by transferring a metallic layer using heat and pressure. A specially manufactured metal die (stamp) featuring the design is heated to a high temperature and, under high pressure, presses a thin foil directly into the paper’s surface.
In this way, gold, silver and other high-gloss colours can be applied. As a result, lettering and logos not only acquire a perfect metallic sheen but also a subtle tactile relief, giving them a truly exceptional and exclusive appearance.
Due to the technical specifics of die production, we assess each graphic design individually, as it is not always possible to produce a die for some very complex or overly detailed designs.
Hot stamping – a brief description of the technology
| Price | from €0.20/piece |
| Delivery time | delivery from 2 weeks |
| Quantities | print runs from 100 to 1,000 pieces |
| Suitable for bags | primarily for luxury bags |
| Submission of print data | vector graphics (curves) – PDF, AI, EPS, CDR |
| Services for you | we will prepare and send you a preview of the print on a bag template in PDF format FREE OF CHARGE |
| Additional printing costs | magnesium printing plate |
Advantages of hot stamping
- Embossing from 100 pieces
- Luxurious finish
- Low printing cost from €0.036 per item
- Prices comparable to screen printing
Disadvantages of hot stamping
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Cannot be used for large areas or small text (fine lines, minute details)
- Cannot be used on machine-made bags
- Cannot be embossed in multiple colours (try screen printing the bag instead)
- Cannot be combined with printing
- Cannot be used for larger print runs of 1,000 pieces or more
Further technical information on hot foil stamping
- We use hot foil stamping primarily on luxury bags
- A special magnesium stamping plate is produced for this purpose, which can be used free of charge for repeated stamping
- The standard colours are glossy gold and silver. Additional colours can be ordered on request
- Embossing is only possible on the front and back. The margin for embossing is 2 cm from the sides, the bottom edge of the bag, or from the glued handle or top reinforcement. We’d be happy to provide a FREE print preview.