Cost Considerations in Decorative Finishing
These factors can have a significant impact on the overall cost of a project. As a result, they influence how print shops choose techniques and processes for decorating product labels and packaging.
Equipment Costs – The cost of decorative finishing equipment must be included in the evaluation.
Materials – Prepress costs, tooling, foils, special inks, and adhesives.
Die or Plate Costs – Hot foil stamping requires a die, while cold foil stamping requires inks and polymer plates.
Setup/Preparation Costs – The additional setup time varies depending on the finishing technology used.
Printing Speed – Printing speed is significantly affected by decorative finishing processes.
Waste Factors – Whether foiling or printing, it is essential to account for waste appropriately.
Decorative Finishing Techniques to Enhance the Value of Labels and Packaging
- Foil Stamping
- Holograms
- Embossing
- Metallic Powder Application
- Metallic Inks
- Relief Printing
- Film Lamination
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Special Inks, Varnishes, and Coatings
- Laser Die-Cutting