Printing & Marking
Hot Stamping
A heated die transfers metallic or pigmented foil onto the substrate. It produces a reflective, slightly recessed mark that printing cannot reproduce.
Why brands use it
- Genuine metallic brilliance that metallic ink only approximates
- Sharp definition on logos and fine typography
- Combines with embossing for a raised metallic effect
Process
- 01Die makingMetal die produced from the artwork; fine detail limits reviewed first.
- 02Foil selectionGold, silver, copper, holographic or pigmented foil chosen on a physical swatch.
- 03StampingTemperature, pressure and dwell time set for the substrate.
- 04InspectionRegistration, coverage and adhesion checked on production samples.
Available materials
Typical applications
- Logos on bottles and jars
- Carton branding
- Cap and collar detailing
- Fragrance boxes
MOQ considerations
The die is a one-time cost, so hot stamping is viable at modest volumes. Multi-position stamping on curved surfaces raises set-up time and therefore the minimum.
Lead time
Die and samples 7–12 days; adds 5–8 days to production.
Other services
Often specified together
Hot Stamping FAQ
Around 5–6pt on a flat surface with a clean sans-serif. Fine serifs and hairlines below that tend to fill in or break up, especially on curved glass.
Yes, with a shaped die and controlled rotation. Deeply curved or compound surfaces need a larger tolerance and sometimes a simplified mark.
Yes — standard samples, decoration samples and pre-production samples. Standard samples are usually available quickly; customised samples are quoted with the project because they require set-up.
Yes, through masterbatch resin colour, spray coating on glass or plastic, or printed colour on cartons. Coating gives full Pantone freedom at a lower minimum; masterbatch is more durable but needs a larger volume.
Yes — silk screen printing, UV printing, hot stamping, embossing and labelling. We will advise which method suits your artwork, substrate and quantity, including minimum legible sizes.
Next step
Tell us what you are packing. We will send a specification and a price.
Share the product type, capacity, quantity and any decoration you have in mind. Qualified RFQs are answered within one business day.