What Are Gold Foil Stamping Adhesive Labels?
Gold foil stamping adhesive labels are self-adhesive labels that feature metallic logos or designs created through a hot foil stamping process.
The process involves using a heated stamping die to transfer a thin metallic foil layer onto the label surface under controlled heat and pressure, creating logos in gold, silver, or other metallic colors. Stamping dies are commonly made from etched zinc or brass, and tooling costs are often calculated based on the size and complexity of the design.
Gold foil stamped logos feature a brilliant, mirror-like metallic shine and may have a subtle embossed or debossed texture resulting from the stamping pressure. Compared with conventional printing, foil stamping creates a more eye-catching and premium appearance. This finishing technique is widely used for cosmetic labels, wine labels, gift boxes, business cards, and other high-end packaging applications.
Difference Between Gold Foil Stamping Labels and Metallic Adhesive Labels
The main difference lies in how the metallic effect is achieved. Metallic adhesive labels may use metallized materials across the entire label surface, while gold foil stamping labels typically feature metallic effects applied selectively to specific areas, such as logos, text, or decorative patterns. The base material can be conventional paper, PET film, or specialty paper, allowing brands to combine different textures and finishes for distinctive packaging designs.
Adhesive Face-stock Materials for Customized Gold Foiled Adhesive Labels and Stickers
At Hangzhou Fullpack, we mainly offer both paper-based and film-based stocks to print your customized foil stamping logo adhesive stickers and labels.
- paper-based stocks: coated paper, brown/white kraft paper, textured specialty paper
- film-based stocks: PE/PET/PP/PVC, synthetic paper
Gold Foil Stamping Coated Paper Sticker
Gold Foil Transparent Adhesive Sticker
Gold Foiled Cosmetic Bottle Label
Gold Foil Stamped Perfume Label
Please contact our team to know more about face-stock materials to customize your foil stamping adhesive stickers and labels.
Adhesive Glue Options (click to read more)
At Hangzhou Fullpack, you could have access to all types of common adhesive glue for your customized adhesive labels and stickers.
- Classification based on manufacturing process and chemical composition: water-based glue, hot-melt glue, oil-based glue
- Classification by functional application (actual use selected by the customer): permanent glue, removable glue, freezer/deep freeze glue, high tack glue
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Surface Finishing Options for Self-Adhesive Stickers and Labels
Lamination
Varnishing
Foil Stamping
Embossed
Spot UV Coating
Variable Data Printing
If you want to know more of each surface finishing, please click the bellow button to read a post or contact our team.
Adhesive Label Sticker Supply Format
Labels on Rolls
Through kiss-cut processing, the backing paper remains intact. Roll labels are mainly applicable for high-speed automatic labeling machine.
Labels & Stickers on Sheets
Kiss-cut. The backside release paper remains intact. There could be one or multiple labels & stickers per sheet/page. Perfect for hand application.
Die-cut Individual Stickers
Through die-cut,the backing paper is cut through to the exact custom shape of your label sticker. Usually delivered as individual, loose stickers.
Buying Tips for Adhesive Labels in Roll
If you order adhesive roll labels for automatic labeling machine, please consider three points: label unwind direction, core diameter, label roll diameter and quantity of labels per roll.
Label Unwind Direction
Also known as label roll direction—refers to the specific orientation and edge of a label as it peels off a roll, absolutely vital for machine application. The above picture only show the direction of labels on the out side.
Core Diameter
Label core diameter refers to the inner diameter of the cardboard tube that custom labels are wound around, critical for machine application. Standard core diameters: 3 inch (76mm), 1 inch (25mm), 1.5 inch (38mm)
Label Outer Diameter
Label outer diameter (OD) refers to the total thickness of a full roll of adhesive labels. The outer diameter of the label rolls shall physically fits onto the external unwind arm of your printer or automated labeling machine.
Quantity per Roll
The quantity per roll for adhesive labels could be specified. Although customization is possible, the quantity per roll is not unlimited, subject to physical constraints imposed by the printing equipment, the labeling method, and the label material itself.
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