Digital Cold Foil
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Cold foil applies metallic or pigmented foil to a substrate using a UV-curable adhesive, rather than heat and pressure.
The process of cold foil application: A UV-curable adhesive/varnish is printed onto the substrate by means of inkjet printing, screen printing or offset press in the shape of the design. It can be block areas or as detailed as you would print an ink, to the dot. The foil is then pressed onto this adhesive. When exposed to UV light, the adhesive cures and bonds the foil to the substrate, only where the adhesive was printed.
Features:
Strong 3D effect after foiling, good for foil with different adhesive or varnish thickness.
• Rich colors, high metallic gloss.
• Good release property and good for high speed foiling.
• Good transferring performance and good for fine details and valid areas.
• Good adhesion to various substrates.
• Good anti-scratch and rub resistance property.
Applications:
1. Packaging
In the competitive packaging market, brands use cold foil to create eye-catching designs for cosmetics, luxury goods, and food packaging. The ability to apply foil at high speeds digitally makes it ideal for short-run printing production while maintaining a premium look.
2. Labels and Branding
Beverage, beauty, and pharmaceutical industries frequently use cold foil for labels to enhance shelf appeal. The process allows for vibrant metallic effects without compromising durability or scannability.
3. Commercial and Promotional Print
Advertisement materials, bookcovers, greeting cards, business cards, brochures, cold foil adds a tactile and visual premium touch. Its compatibility with digital printing also makes it accessible for short-run customized marketing materials.
Colors:
Silver/matte silver, gold/matte gold, and other colours are available.
Printing Machines:
Inkjet spot UV coating machine to apply the varnish onto the substrates before cold foil.