Glossary · Manufacturing
What Is Hot Stamping?
Hot stamping, also called foil stamping, presses a heated die against a metallic or pigmented foil so the foil transfers only where the die contacts the pack. It produces the sharpest metallic finishes available on caps and jars, and requires a separate die for each design.
Why it matters when you source
Hot stamping looks premium but is not free to change: every artwork revision means a new die. For a brand still testing label text, silk-screen printing or a label is cheaper to revise; hot stamping pays off once the design is frozen.
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