Luxurious Branding for Promotional Gifts
Foil hot stamping is a premium branding technique that adds a sophisticated, high-end finish to promotional gifts. Using heat and pressure, metallic or pigmented foil is transferred onto a product’s surface, creating a striking and elegant effect. This method is ideal for corporate gifts, stationery, packaging, and high-end promotional items, offering a polished and professional look that enhances brand recognition.
View Branding Method Limitations
| LIMITATIONS | MinimumSize | Description |
| Minimum Text Height | 3mm | The smallest text must be at least 3mm high to ensure legibility after foiling. We don’t recommend bold fonts for foiling. |
| Line Thickness | 0.5mm | Outlines and fine text/detail should be at least 0.5mm thick to ensure clarity and legibility. |
| Detail Limitations | Avoid fine details in the design, as thin foil layer may not transfer onto the item. | |
| Colour Restrictions | 13 FoilColours | Shading, gradients, and full-color designs are not suitable for foiling since the process involves heating the logo onto the product, which can only accommodate 13 foil colours. |
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Common warnings used on the layout
• Please note that small text will not be legible.
• Please note Fine Details will close up when Foiling
• No Large Solid blocks will be branded.
Why this branding method?
Foil stamping is a sought-after branding method for businesses looking to make a lasting impression. Here’s why it’s a top choice:
- Luxurious & Eye-Catching Finish – Metallic or glossy accents create a premium aesthetic.
- Durable & Fade-Resistant – Ensures long-lasting quality without peeling or fading.
- Available in Multiple Colors & Finishes – Choose from gold, silver, holographic, matte, or gloss effects.
- Works on Various Surfaces – Ideal for leather, paper, cardboard, and select plastics.
- Eco-Friendly & Ink-Free – A sustainable branding option that uses heat and pressure instead of ink.
Recommended branding uses
Foil stamping enhances the appeal of many promotional and corporate gift items, including:
- Luxury Notebooks & Diaries – Elegant branding for executive gifts and stationery.
- Branded Gift Boxes & Packaging – Premium packaging solutions for high-end products.
- Leather & PU Accessories – Custom embossed wallets, portfolios, and key holders.
- Certificates & Invitations – Sophisticated foil-stamped designs for special occasions.
- Premium Promotional Merchandise – Stylish branding on exclusive giveaways.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Hot stamp foiling is a printing process that uses heat, pressure, and metallic foil to transfer a shiny or matte design onto a product’s surface. It creates a luxurious, high-end finish often used for logos or decorative accents.
This method works best on flat, smooth surfaces like leather, PU, paper, cardboard, and certain plastics. It is commonly used on notebooks, folders, gift boxes, packaging, and high-end promotional items.
The most popular foiling colours are gold, silver, and copper, but a wide range of metallic and pigmented foils are available, including red, blue, black, and holographic options.
