Classification of hot stamping foil

Metal hot stamping foil: including gold foil, silver foil, copper foil, laser foil, etc. Gold foil and silver foil can produce a noble and gorgeous metallic texture, commonly used in high-end packaging, gift boxes, book covers, etc; Copper foil can create a retro atmosphere; Laser hot stamping foil has a unique optical effect, presenting a colorful glow at different angles, and is widely used in cosmetics packaging, anti-counterfeiting labels, and other fields.

Color hot stamping foil: By adding different pigments to the color layer, various colors of hot stamping foil can be produced. Single color hot stamping foils such as red, blue, green, black, as well as colored hot stamping foils with gradient and pearl effects. These colored hot stamping foils can meet diverse design needs and are used for decorating greeting cards, plastic products, textiles, and more.

Anti counterfeiting hot stamping foil: Made with special materials and processes, it has anti-counterfeiting function. For example, adding anti-counterfeiting fibers, micro text, invisible patterns and other elements to hot stamping foil, which are difficult to detect under normal circumstances but can be identified through special detection equipment or methods (such as ultraviolet irradiation, magnifying glass observation, etc.), is commonly used in fields with high anti-counterfeiting requirements such as bills, documents, and high-end product packaging.

Classified by purpose

Paper hot stamping foil: mainly used for hot stamping of paper and cardboard materials, such as book binding, magazine covers, paper box packaging, etc. The adhesive layer of paper hot stamping foil has good adhesion to the paper, which can form clear and firm hot stamping patterns on the surface of the paper.

Plastic hot stamping foil: designed for different types of plastic materials (such as PVC, PET, PP, etc.), used for decoration and identification of plastic products. Due to the different properties of plastic surfaces compared to paper, the adhesive layer of plastic hot stamping foil has a special formula that can adapt to the surface energy and chemical properties of plastic, ensuring the stability and durability of the hot stamping effect.

Leather hot stamping foil: used for hot stamping leather products (such as leather shoes, leather bags, leather jackets, etc.). Leather hot stamping foil needs to consider the characteristics of leather such as softness, breathability, and texture. Its adhesive layer can achieve good hot stamping effect without damaging the performance of the leather, and can maintain the integrity of the pattern as the leather bends and stretches.

Fabric hot stamping foil: suitable for hot stamping textiles such as clothing, curtains, home textiles, etc. The adhesive layer of fabric hot stamping foil can firmly bond with fabric fibers, while considering the breathability and washing requirements of the fabric. Some fabric hot stamping foils have good water resistance after special treatment.