Steba offers hot stamping service – Heat Transfer on packaging.
Specifically, this is a type of customization applicable on all surfaces: plastic packaging, glass packaging with flat, round, elliptical shapes.
This type of printing consists of the foil, technical jargon for “foil,” which is sandwiched between the substrate to be printed and the engraving that presses against the foil.
Heat detaches the coloring layer of the foil that goes onto the foil itself.
The films, both matte and metalized, are pressed at high temperatures against the packaging to transfer the desired design or writing onto the substrate to be decorated.
For more insights, read our article on how to customize cosmetic packaging with Steba.
As a reminder, Steba proposes and offers different methodologies for decoration and printing.
Visit the dedicated section on the website to choose the service best suited to your needs!
Hot stamping on pack in detail
As anticipated, hot stamping is a technique that can be applied to a variety of materials. In particular plastic, glass, and aluminum.
It is important to note that foils are not limited to giving metallic finishes, such as gold, silver, or the like, but are also available in a wide variety of colors and effects with both matte and gloss finishes.
Complex designs, logos and lettering can also be made. The most critical and relevant step is adhesion; for quality results, the foil must anchor firmly to the packaging.
All the advantages of hot stamping on packaging
There are multiple reasons why hot stamping is considered an advantageous method.
The most relevant one is that it is a printing technique that can create shine and metallic mirror effects by adapting to different types of materials.
What you need to know before you start hot stamping
There are some elements to consider before starting hot stamping.
Specifically, it is good to have a smooth, cylindrical, elliptical mold surface so that adjustments do not have to be made during prepress stages.
Therefore, it is very important to choose the mold etching technology carefully.
It is generally less flexible than screen printing e pad printing, but at the same time it is the one that allows us to add value to your products by using ribbons with special mirror effects.
Steba is available to advise you on which technique is best to customize your packaging.
Ask us for a consultation, contact us and together we find the ideal solution for your needs.
