Metallic Labels

Printing Metallic Labels & Stickers on Rolls

As a premium label printer, we offer to produce metallic labels for brands and businesses of all shapes and sizes in three main ways, using either hot foil stamping, metallic substrates or silver electro-inks. Each of the three methods can produce very different results; we recommend requesting a sample book and reviewing each method via finished label samples. In addition, here’s a quick overview of each of the processes we use to create metallic labels.

Hot Foil Stamping

Hot foil stamping is the most premium and traditional refinement we offer when considering metallic labels. Hot foil stamping is predominantly used by premium brands to create a luxurious-looking label at the point of sale. Think wine, cosmetics and luxury food products in jars and bottles. Applying hot foil to custom labels is a stamping process, not a printing process and therefore a little more expensive. The reasons are additional tools, which are required and must be manufactured, as well as additional machine set-up and set-down costs. You can calculate costs for labels with hot foil directly on our website using our online calculator. That being said, as a premium label printing company, we offer hot foil stamping as a standard process. In addition to the gold and silver hot foils shown in the calculator, we can offer you numerous other hot foil colours in matt or glossy. Simply send us an enquiry by email. We will then send you an offer shortly.

Simulation: Use of Metallic Materials

If you are a brand or business with many SKUs, then it makes sense to utilise digital label printing. So long as the label size across these SKUs remains the same, we can combine all labels in one single print run. In order to create metallic labels and stickers using the digital printing process, we take a metallic substrate such as a metallic-coated paper or a silver-coloured PP film and print label designs using the CMYK colour mode. What this essentially means is that we are using the metallic properties of the facestock material (silver) and printing colours (such as yellow) over the top in order to simulate gold colours. Looking for a metallic red? Not a problem, we simply print a red colour on a metallic substrate.

HP Indigo Silver Electro-Inks

A relatively new development: In addition to the standard CMYK cylinders we use in our machines, we also have space for additional colours known as “spot colours.” In the past, this used to exclusively be “HPI-White ink” – think white print on transparent, clear labels. As digital label printing continues to advance, we now have the opportunity to offer a silver spot colour. We can use this silver electro-ink in a similar fashion to the aforementioned metallic substrates. Why not combine a silver spot colour with red to produce a metallic red print? The possibilities are endless.

Artwork Centre

Label artwork has always been and will always be an important part of the label printing process. For companies that don’t have the resources to ensure their artwork is print-ready, we provide our artwork services. View offers now

Proofing Service

There are many reasons why your business may need to see a print proof before placing a full custom label order. We have a range of cost-effective proofs on offer for you. View options now

Express Production

Our standard production time is 5 to 7 business days. However, we know that from time to time, businesses need their custom roll labels faster. Our express production ensures production within 24 or 48 hours.

What Comes Next?

Do you have any questions? Our customer service will be happy to advise you on materials and options for your metallic labels. We will also be happy to send you our sample book with our standard materials. You can reach us by telephone on +44 (0) 203 588 1080 or by email: info@label.co.uk.