Prime Time for Packaging

Hutchison adds, “On the final decorated product, both foil-stamped and embossed packaging can be recyclableand biodegreadeable. However, during both hot and cold foiling processes, the polyester film carrier that the foil is built on is not recyclable or biodegradeable.”

Advantage...the application

If there is one thing clear after reading packagePRINTING’s coverage of these types of finishing effects, it’s that one size does not fit all, and which process to use will depend on the application and how much a customer is willing to spend. Stamping and embossing, like various other finishing processes, will continue to improve in quality and price. As such, it continues to see growth in the packaging industry, particularly in wine, beverage, cosmetics, and other consumer applications.