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- Stunning four colour effects
- Perfect for cosmetics, car care, security
- Metallic shading and gradients
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Many brand owners, packaging buyers and graphic designers like to encorporate metallic effects onto their labels, attempting to add a ‘superior’ feel to their products.
Metallic labels are nothing new in the industry. For years they have either been printed using spot colours onto a metallic base label, or by printing metallic spot colours or foils onto a standard white paper. However there have always been limitations when it comes to complex designs and when attempting to manipulate the metallic (eg adding a colour gradient). The methods of printing have also been predominantly only suitable for longer runs, as well as requiring expensive printing plates.
The latest advances in digital technology now means that Labelservice can offer fully bespoke metallic printing for digital labels, using Color Logic.
The Color Logic system allows eye-catching, decorative effects to be incorporated inexpensively into your labels. Using colour palettes and plug-ins for existing software, the Color Logic design suite runs in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and QuarkXpress and can easily be used to give your labels the wow factor. Color Logic allows graphic designers the freedom to create a virtually unlimited array of metallic colours and decorative effects using a choice of over 250 colours. We can supply a colour chart equivalent to a Pantone book, and one encorporates the colour references in exactly the same way you would a Pantone colour.
We can also add a strong opaque white for text, or to sit behind a barcode. We can also add the white to almost all of the label, giving the effect of a foil or metallic ink printing onto a white material – just without all of the plate costs and minimum order quantities!
There is no design too intricate and, being a digital solution, the technology is perfect for shorter run and multiple sort jobs.
Press Proofs are also available, should you want to have a look at your designs at an early stage, before comitting to a full production run.
This system has almost endless possibilities and is already proving incredibly popular with a wide range of manufacturers including cosmetics, car care and food companies.
Contact us today for free of charge samples.
Digital Metallic Labels FAQs
What are digital metallic labels?
Digital metallic labels are a specialised type of label that utilise digital printing technology to produce metallic finishes. Unlike traditional metallic labels, which often rely on flexographic printing methods and metallic inks, digital metallic labels offer greater design flexibility and colour consistency. These labels are particularly well-suited for complex designs that require intricate details and a wide range of metallic colours. The use of digital technology allows for the incorporation of eye-catching, decorative effects at a cost-effective rate, making it an increasingly popular choice across various industry sectors. Digital metallic labels can be produced in both gold and silver foils, as well as a myriad of other metallic shades, offering a premium look and feel to your product packaging.
What are some examples of complex designs where digital metallic labels are suitable?
Gradient Effects: Traditional printing methods struggle with gradients, especially when metallic elements are involved. Digital printing allows for smooth transitions between different shades of metallic colours, creating a visually stunning gradient effect.
Multi-Coloured Logos: Brands with multi-coloured logos can benefit from digital metallic printing, which can accurately reproduce complex logos with multiple metallic hues, all in a single print run.
Textured Patterns: Digital printing can create textured patterns like damask or paisley in metallic colours, adding a tactile dimension to the label that is both visually appealing and engaging to the touch.
Variable Data: For products that require unique identifiers like QR codes or serial numbers, digital metallic printing can incorporate these elements seamlessly into the design without compromising the metallic finish.
Fine Linework and Typography: Digital printing allows for extremely fine linework and small typography to be printed clearly, even when metallic elements are involved. This is particularly useful for legal text or ingredient lists on product labels.
Photographic Imagery: High-resolution images, especially those with metallic elements, can be printed with great clarity and detail, making digital metallic labels ideal for products that feature complex imagery.
Layered Effects: Digital technology enables layered effects where metallic elements can be overlaid with transparent colours, creating a depth and complexity that is hard to achieve with traditional methods.
How does Labelservice produce digital metallic labels?
Labelservice utilises a combination of advanced technologies to produce premium metallic labels. We offer digital printing using the Color Logic system for intricate designs and shorter runs. We also specialise in hot foil label printing, adding a reflective metallic finish to labels. Each method is chosen based on your specific needs, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions.
What is the Color Logic System?
The Color Logic system is a cutting-edge digital printing technology that Labelservice employs to create striking metallic labels. This system allows for the incorporation of a wide array of metallic colours and decorative effects, elevating the visual appeal of your labels. It operates through colour palettes and plug-ins compatible with existing design software like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and QuarkXpress. The system offers a choice of over 250 metallic colours, granting designers unparalleled creative freedom. It’s an ideal solution for complex designs requiring intricate details and colour gradients. With Color Logic, Labelservice ensures your labels not only stand out but also meet the highest quality standards.
What Types of Metallic Label Finishes are available?
Labelservice offers a diverse range of metallic finishes to cater to various design requirements and industry needs. Utilising digital printing technology, we provide metallic labels in both gold and silver foils, as well as a wide spectrum of other metallic shades. Our hot foil label printing technique adds a layer of metallic foil to the label, creating a luxurious, reflective finish. Whether you’re looking for a subtle brushed effect, a vibrant chrome finish, or custom metallic hues, Labelservice has the expertise and technology to deliver the precise metallic finish you desire for your labels.
How Does Labelservice Ensure Colour Consistency?
Labelservice places a high emphasis on colour consistency, a critical factor in label production. We employ advanced colour control software that works in tandem with our digital printing technologies. This software ensures that the colours in the design file are accurately translated onto the label material, maintaining uniformity across all labels in a print run. The system is calibrated to work seamlessly with the Color Logic system, allowing for consistent reproduction of a wide array of metallic colours and effects. Through rigorous quality checks and state-of-the-art technology, Labelservice ensures that your metallic labels exhibit impeccable colour consistency.
Many brand owners, packaging buyers and graphic designers like to encorporate metallic effects onto their labels, attempting to add a ‘superior’ feel to their products.
Metallic labels are nothing new in the industry. For years they have either been printed using spot colours onto a metallic base label, or by printing metallic spot colours or foils onto a standard white paper. However there have always been limitations when it comes to complex designs and when attempting to manipulate the metallic (eg adding a colour gradient). The methods of printing have also been predominantly only suitable for longer runs, as well as requiring expensive printing plates.
The latest advances in digital technology now means that Labelservice can offer fully bespoke metallic printing for digital labels, using Color Logic.
The Color Logic system allows eye-catching, decorative effects to be incorporated inexpensively into your labels. Using colour palettes and plug-ins for existing software, the Color Logic design suite runs in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and QuarkXpress and can easily be used to give your labels the wow factor. Color Logic allows graphic designers the freedom to create a virtually unlimited array of metallic colours and decorative effects using a choice of over 250 colours. We can supply a colour chart equivalent to a Pantone book, and one encorporates the colour references in exactly the same way you would a Pantone colour.
We can also add a strong opaque white for text, or to sit behind a barcode. We can also add the white to almost all of the label, giving the effect of a foil or metallic ink printing onto a white material – just without all of the plate costs and minimum order quantities!
There is no design too intricate and, being a digital solution, the technology is perfect for shorter run and multiple sort jobs.
Press Proofs are also available, should you want to have a look at your designs at an early stage, before comitting to a full production run.
This system has almost endless possibilities and is already proving incredibly popular with a wide range of manufacturers including cosmetics, car care and food companies.
Contact us today for free of charge samples.
Digital Metallic Labels FAQs
What are digital metallic labels?
Digital metallic labels are a specialised type of label that utilise digital printing technology to produce metallic finishes. Unlike traditional metallic labels, which often rely on flexographic printing methods and metallic inks, digital metallic labels offer greater design flexibility and colour consistency. These labels are particularly well-suited for complex designs that require intricate details and a wide range of metallic colours. The use of digital technology allows for the incorporation of eye-catching, decorative effects at a cost-effective rate, making it an increasingly popular choice across various industry sectors. Digital metallic labels can be produced in both gold and silver foils, as well as a myriad of other metallic shades, offering a premium look and feel to your product packaging.
What are some examples of complex designs where digital metallic labels are suitable?
Gradient Effects: Traditional printing methods struggle with gradients, especially when metallic elements are involved. Digital printing allows for smooth transitions between different shades of metallic colours, creating a visually stunning gradient effect.
Multi-Coloured Logos: Brands with multi-coloured logos can benefit from digital metallic printing, which can accurately reproduce complex logos with multiple metallic hues, all in a single print run.
Textured Patterns: Digital printing can create textured patterns like damask or paisley in metallic colours, adding a tactile dimension to the label that is both visually appealing and engaging to the touch.
Variable Data: For products that require unique identifiers like QR codes or serial numbers, digital metallic printing can incorporate these elements seamlessly into the design without compromising the metallic finish.
Fine Linework and Typography: Digital printing allows for extremely fine linework and small typography to be printed clearly, even when metallic elements are involved. This is particularly useful for legal text or ingredient lists on product labels.
Photographic Imagery: High-resolution images, especially those with metallic elements, can be printed with great clarity and detail, making digital metallic labels ideal for products that feature complex imagery.
Layered Effects: Digital technology enables layered effects where metallic elements can be overlaid with transparent colours, creating a depth and complexity that is hard to achieve with traditional methods.
How does Labelservice produce digital metallic labels?
Labelservice utilises a combination of advanced technologies to produce premium metallic labels. We offer digital printing using the Color Logic system for intricate designs and shorter runs. We also specialise in hot foil label printing, adding a reflective metallic finish to labels. Each method is chosen based on your specific needs, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions.
What is the Color Logic System?
The Color Logic system is a cutting-edge digital printing technology that Labelservice employs to create striking metallic labels. This system allows for the incorporation of a wide array of metallic colours and decorative effects, elevating the visual appeal of your labels. It operates through colour palettes and plug-ins compatible with existing design software like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and QuarkXpress. The system offers a choice of over 250 metallic colours, granting designers unparalleled creative freedom. It’s an ideal solution for complex designs requiring intricate details and colour gradients. With Color Logic, Labelservice ensures your labels not only stand out but also meet the highest quality standards.
What Types of Metallic Label Finishes are available?
Labelservice offers a diverse range of metallic finishes to cater to various design requirements and industry needs. Utilising digital printing technology, we provide metallic labels in both gold and silver foils, as well as a wide spectrum of other metallic shades. Our hot foil label printing technique adds a layer of metallic foil to the label, creating a luxurious, reflective finish. Whether you’re looking for a subtle brushed effect, a vibrant chrome finish, or custom metallic hues, Labelservice has the expertise and technology to deliver the precise metallic finish you desire for your labels.
How Does Labelservice Ensure Colour Consistency?
Labelservice places a high emphasis on colour consistency, a critical factor in label production. We employ advanced colour control software that works in tandem with our digital printing technologies. This software ensures that the colours in the design file are accurately translated onto the label material, maintaining uniformity across all labels in a print run. The system is calibrated to work seamlessly with the Color Logic system, allowing for consistent reproduction of a wide array of metallic colours and effects. Through rigorous quality checks and state-of-the-art technology, Labelservice ensures that your metallic labels exhibit impeccable colour consistency.
