Print Embellishments

Why embellishment matters

• Instant premium cues that lift perceived value and shelf impact.
• Real tactility (multi-level/sculpted emboss, combination foil-emboss).
• Fit for purpose - Soft-touch, anti-scuff and textured films for durability.
• Recycle-friendly choices - Foil on paperboard remains recyclable when specified correctly.

‍Creative embellishments

• Hot foil blocking - Metallic, satin, pigment, clear and holographic, combination dies for foil and emboss.
• Embossing & debossing - Single-level, multi-level and sculpted relief.
• Spot UV & high-build UV - Dramatic gloss/matt contrast, tactile domed effects.
• Lamination films Matt, gloss, soft-touch (BOPP), anti-scratch, textured.
• Laser cutting and intricate die-cutting - Windows, patterns, shaped tabs.
• Binding accents - Cloured threads/wires to match brand palettes.

What this unlocks for your project

• Luxury covers and sleeves with registered foil seals, sculpted emboss and soft-touch and spot UV contrast.
• Short-run cartons with foil brand marks, debossed panels and clean die-cut apertures.
• Invitations and event pieces with laser-cut detail and holographic effects.
• Keepsake brochures that feel premium and wear well in real life.

Tech specs at a glance

• Foils - Metallic, satin, pigment, clear, holographic; combination foil-emboss in one pass.
• Embossing - Single/multi-level & sculpted; brass or magnesium tooling to suit run/detail.
• Varnishes - Spot UV, high-build UV; best over matt/soft-touch bases.
• Laminations - Matt, gloss, soft-touch, anti-scratch, textured.
• Cutting - Laser for ultra-fine detail, platen die-cutting for speed and accuracy.

Design tips

• Setup - Supply vector spot plates foil/emboss/spot UV on separate layers, set to overprint (we’ll handle trap/make-ready).
• Foil coverage vs detail - Different areas may need different foil grades.
• Laser art: - Avoid hairline bridges/unsupported islands; use clean, single paths.
• Stacking effects - We can proof on the actual stock with the full finish stack.

Quality you can see and feel

We pair the right foil grade, counter and base film/varnish stack, so edges stay crisp, solids stay smooth and the piece survives finishing, packing and transit.

Sustainability

We’ll recommend paper, adhesive and cover film combinations that balance durability with end-of-life goals (recyclability, scuff resistance, longevity). Material data sheets available on request.