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Hot Foil Stamp

Hot foil stamping presses a heated die through a thin sheet of metallic foil, bonding your logo to the surface in a mirror-bright finish. Think of it as debossing with colour: the same crisp impression, finished in gold, silver or another foil shade.

Ideal for leather and PU notebooks, diaries, boxes and premium packaging.

Premium gifting
Colours
One foil colour per pass, classically gold or silver.
Durability
The foil is heat-bonded into the impression and wears well in daily use.
Cost
A once-off die setup plus foil; strongest value on premium mid-size runs.
Artwork
Solid vector marks foil best; ultra-fine lines can bridge and lose definition.

How does hot foil stamping work?

  1. 1

    Your logo is formed into a metal die and heated in the press.

  2. 2

    A sheet of foil in your chosen colour is placed between the die and the product.

  3. 3

    The press closes; heat and pressure bond the foil to the surface in the exact shape of your logo, leaving a metallic, lightly recessed mark.

Hot Foil Stamp questions, answered

What foil colours are available?

Gold and silver are the classics and suit most executive gifts; other foil shades are available depending on the product and run.

How is hot foil different from debossing?

The press action is the same, but hot foil adds a metallic layer inside the impression, while a deboss leaves the bare material tone-on-tone.

Will the foil rub off?

No. The foil is fused into the surface under heat and pressure rather than sitting on top, so it holds up to everyday handling.

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