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Foil Stamping vs. Embossing: Which Label Enhancement Works Best?

In today’s crowded marketplace, your product’s label is your silent salesperson. It's what draws attention, communicates quality, and separates your brand from the competition. Two popular finishing techniques, foil stamping and embossing, are trusted ways to take a label from standard to standout.

At SixB Labels, we’ve spent decades helping clients customize labels that don’t just function—they impress. If you're considering label enhancements, this guide will help you understand the differences, benefits and best uses of foil stamping and embossing so you can make the right choice for your product.

A Guide to Hot Foil Label Stamping

What is Hot Foil Label Stamping?

Hot foil stamping is the process used to print hot foil labels or hot stamp labels, among other products. It may sometimes be referred to as hot stamping or foil stamping and is a fantastic way of producing high-quality luxury labels. The process involves using a hot stamping machine, where a die is heated and the product to be stamped is placed below it. The die is then pressed through a metalized or painted roll leaf carrier and the dry paint or foil is injected into the product's surface, in this case, a label. Because the materials involved are dry, hot foil stamping is a non-polluting process.