Cold foil printing offers a range of options for creating eye-catching metallic effects on printed materials. Each type of cold foil has its unique characteristics, catering to various design preferences and applications.

Here we will show you 3 different types of cold foil available:
 

FXC Series Narrow-web Flexo Cold Foil

Main Properties

• High metallic gloss.
• Good release property and good for high-speed stamping.
• Excellent transfer performance, suitable for applications with both fine details and broad areas.
• Good adhesion to various substrates like coated paper, PE, PP, PET, etc.
• Excellent overprintability with strong ink adhesion. Application

Regular labels, shrink-sleeves labels, in-mold labels (IML), and plastic tube material in a roll.

Printing Machine

• Flexo press: Mark Andy, Omet, Nilpeter, Gallus, Gidue/Bobst, Weigang, ETI, Dowell, etc.
• Letterpress/rotary press: Labelman, Taiyo, Label Long, Label Source, etc.
• Offset press: Weigang, Zonten, Wanjie, etc.

Substrates

Regular label stock like PE, PP, PET, synthetic paper, pearl film, plastic tube material in a roll like PE roll, etc., IML label material, and shrink-sleeves label stock like PETG. Non-absorbent paper.
 
Shades Available

Silver/gold, matte silver/gold, and other colors are available.
 

OSC Series Offset Sheet-fed Cold Foil

Main Properties

• Specially designed for both conventional and UV applications.
• High metallic gloss.
• Smooth release and good for high-speed stamping
•  Excellent transferring quality, good for stamping with fine details, halftone and board area,  a good solution to problems like missing fine detail, cracks in the board area, pinholes, etc.
• Good adhesion to various substrates.
• Excellent overprintability with strong ink adhesion.
• ROHS, REACH, VOC approved.
  Application

Regular packages, tobacco packages, greeting cards, books, etc.

Printing Machine

Heidelberg, Man Roland, Komori, KBA, and any other offset press with extra in-line cold foiling systems, including but not limited to Eagle System, Vinfoil, Compact Foiler, Foiltone, Masterwork, Yoco, Magnolia, etc.

Substrates

A wide range of coated paper/ folding carton and plastic materials (PE, PP, PET), printed paper, and other substrates with non-absorbent surfaces

Adhesive

• UV application: Zeller & Gmelin UVALUX U0830 (for gold foil）and U0831(for silver foil), INXCure UV Cold Foil Adhesive HT 1409286, etc.
• Conventional application: Zeller & Gmelin O0830  (for gold foil）and O0831(for silver foil), INX OSF Cold Foil Adhesive 1511283, etc.
Other adhesive for sheet-fed offset cold foil application is also applicable and previous tests are needed.

Shades Available

Silver and gold.
 

FXD Narrow-web Double-sided Flexo Cold Foil Series

Main Properties

• Double-side effect with the same high metallic gloss and brightness from both sides.
• Can meet the shrinkage rate of shrink-sleeve labels.
• Good release property and good for high-speed stamping.
• Excellent transfer performance, suitable for applications with both fine details and solid areas.
• Good adhesion to various substrates like coated paper, PE, PP, PET, etc.
• Excellent overprintability with strong ink adhesion.
Application

Regular labels, shrink-sleeves labels, in-mold labels (IML), and plastic tubes material in roll, are especially good for shrink-sleeves labels, and transparent labels.

Printing Machine

• Flexo press: Mark Andy, Omet, Nilpeter, Gallus, Gidue/Bobst, Weigang, ETI, Dowell, etc.
• Letterpress/rotary press: Labelman, Taiyo, Label Long, Label Source, etc.
• Offset press: Weigang, Zonten, Wanjie, etc.

Substrates

Regular label stock like PE, PP, PET, synthetic paper, pearl film, plastic tube material in a roll like PE roll, etc., IML label material, and shrink-sleeves label stock like PETG, especially good for transparent label and shrink-sleeves labels. Non-absorbent paper.
 
Shades Available

Silver and gold.
 

Transport and Storage

• Please use the product within one year from ship on board date.
• Keep the product in its original package and keep away from high temperature, high humidity, or sunlight exposure.
• Highest temperature for storage is 35℃.
• Highest temperature for transport is 50℃.
• Jumbo rolls should be suspended horizontally and avoid direct contact with the ground or other items.

In summary, different types of cold foil available offer a diverse range of effects and design options for the printing industry. The choice of cold foil depends on factors such as the desired visual impact, brand identity, and the specific goals of the printed material.

Dragon Foils uses the latest technology and materials to ensure the superior quality and performance of cold foils. We are committed to providing the best service and support to our customers and strive to meet their expectations at every step. Would you like to learn more about the features and benefits of cold foils? Contact us today and find the perfect solution for your project.