WHY USE COLD FOI?
Throughout history, foil has been used to honor and adorn people, places and events. Pure gold was the primary source of foil. After the painstaking task of pounding gold into thin layers, the foil was then formed into armors, caskets, statues and shields. It was also used on important documents as a seal or certification of authenticity. Today, foil is being used more than ever. It is a valuable tool used to enhance illustrations, packaging, and labels. Cruise the shopping aisles, and you will realize the most noticeable products are imprinted with foil. HOT STAMP VERSUS COLD FOIL Traditional hot foil stamping has always been expensive and difficult to produce. Printers seldom have specialized foil stamping facilities in-house, typically because of the high cost and specialized nature of die production. The result – foil orders are printed off line or shipped out to third parties, adding significant time and cost to projects. How Hot Stamping Affects Your Bottom Line: Additional expen
