Foil Labels Key Terms

Adhere to foil labels key terms to increase your knowledge

Foil labels are an elegant way to draw attention to documents and envelopes. They add pizzazz and excitement to a variety of paper tasks. Knowing foil label key terms helps in understanding and ordering items that add zest to foil labels. For example, such details as special metallized paper, laminate, hot stamp, and the foil-stamping process all contribute to the overall appearance of the foil label. It is also possible to find foil labels with special features such as removable adhesive and bar code.

 

Metallized paper

The metal layer on metallized paper is what gives it a vibrant and glossy finish. This paper is scratch-resistant and great for durable foil labels.
Try: Read more about metallized paper features offered from Paper and Film.

Embossing

Embossing is a technique used to imprint many foil labels. The imprint rises above or sinks into the foil label surface. Most label companies use a roller or roller machine to emboss a repetitive series of labels.
Try: View Wise Geek for more details on embossing a variety of materials, including metal in the metal layer of foil labels.

Foil bar-code labels

Foil bar-code labels have a special number that helps identify and keep track of assets. These labels are durable and non-removable, creating a tamper-resistant feature.
Try: View foil bar-code label features from Cam Code and view an image of a foil bar-code label.

Removable adhesive

Removable adhesive is a type of sticky adhesive on the back of labels. You can easily remove or transfer labels with removable adhesive from most surfaces.
Try: View the glossary of terms for a removable adhesive definition from Coast Label.

Lamination

Lamination is the process in which two or more layers of materials are used together to create a particular surface type. On foil labels, companies use this process to protect their imprinting and make their product more durable. The two materials are combined through heat or pressure.
Try: Read about lamination and foil labels from Renell. Click on the link "laminated" in the text for more details.

Hot stamp

Hot stamp is a process in which you transfer dry ink to a label through heat. The hot stamp applies the ink imprint in a non-smear manner. Companies may use this printing process to imprint foil labels. Some call this process foil stamping.
Try: Learn more details about the hot stamp process from Integrity Label.

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