Premium label finish details
Finishing Options

Premium Label Finishes

Finishing turns a printed label into a premium one. Explore the techniques we use to add metallic accents, tactile relief, selective gloss and protective coatings.

Close-up of gold foil stamping on a label

Hot Foil Stamping

Metallic foil accents that catch the light and elevate the brand

Bright, reflective metallic accentsCrisp edges on logos, text and bordersGold, silver, copper, rose gold and custom foils
Embossed raised text on a premium label

Embossing

Raised relief that adds a tactile, crafted dimension

Raised tactile relief on text, logos or bordersBlind embossing for an understated crafted lookFoil-combined embossing for metallic raised detail
Spot UV gloss applied over selected label elements

Spot UV

Selective glossy highlights that make design elements pop

Glossy, raised highlights on selected elementsStrong contrast against matte or soft-touch surfacesAdds depth to logos, text and graphics
Laminated label with smooth protective surface

Lamination

Gloss, matte or soft-touch protection for every label

Gloss: bright, vivid and reflectiveMatte: smooth, non-reflective and elegantSoft-touch: velvet feel with a subtle sheen
Custom die-cut oval, round and wave-edge labels

Die-Cut Shapes

Labels cut to any outline - round, oval, custom contours and kiss-cut sheets

Custom silhouette - round, oval, wave-edge or branded contourClean, precise cut edges on paper and filmRoll format for automation or kiss-cut sheets for hand application
Soft-touch matte label surface on a cosmetic bottle

Soft-Touch Lamination

Velvety, non-glare surface that feels premium in the hand

Velvety matte surface with almost no glareFeels smooth and premium in the handPairs dramatically with spot UV

Popular Finish Combinations

Finishes are often layered. These combinations are the ones our customers use most for premium wine, cosmetic and perfume labels.

Hot Foil Stamping + Embossing

Hot Foil Stamping pairs naturally with embossing — common on wine labels, perfume labels, cosmetic labels.

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Embossing + Hot Foil Stamping

Embossing pairs naturally with hot foil stamping — common on wine labels, perfume labels, cosmetic labels.

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Spot UV + Lamination

Spot UV pairs naturally with lamination — common on cosmetic labels, beverage labels, personal care labels.

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Lamination + Spot UV

Lamination pairs naturally with spot uv — common on personal care labels, food labels, beverage labels, cosmetic labels.

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Die-Cut Shapes + Hot Foil Stamping

Die-Cut Shapes pairs naturally with hot foil stamping — common on cosmetic labels, perfume labels, other custom labels.

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Soft-Touch Lamination + Spot UV

Soft-Touch Lamination pairs naturally with spot uv — common on cosmetic labels, perfume labels, wine labels.

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