Custom PVC & Gold Foil Labels
Metallic and durable stock for premium branding on bottles and boxes.
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#03
Metallic stock
Matte silver film labels
A brushed metallic surface that gives a product a technical, premium read. The label becomes part of the pack rather than a sticker on it.
Metallic
Use it when
- Premium spirits, cosmetics and fragrance
- Electronics, hardware and automotive components
- Pharmaceutical and medical devices
- Any pack where the surface should read as metal
Look elsewhere if
- Budget retail promotions — the finish does not carry a price message
- Washed-out brand colour: the grey of the stock sits behind everything printed on it
How it behaves
| Surface | Brushed metallic, matte |
|---|---|
| Colour | Neutral silver. Bright brand colours sit on it but never look printed-on |
| Print detail | Good. White and metallic inks hold particularly well |
| Durability | Film-backed, so it handles handling and light moisture |
| Pairing | Hot foil in a contrasting metal, or a spot UV for a raised gloss accent |
Finishes that work on it
Gloss or colour hot foil over matte silver is the combination that reads as premium. A spot UV is a cheaper route to the same effect.
Where we run it
4 of our 38 product lines use this stock. These are the constructions most often specified with matte silver.
Digital Print Cosmetic Labels
Short-run cosmetic labels with no plate cost and complex artwork.
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#08
Gold & Silver Foil Printed Stickers
Metallic foiled shapes and cartoons for eye-catching packs.
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#17
Matte Silver & Gold Foil Waterproof Labels
Brushed metallic labels that resist water and abrasion.
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#20
Questions about matte silver film labels
How do you print colour on a silver label?
Opaque white ink first, then colour over it. The silver itself does not take colour, so the white layer is what carries the brand.
Can it be removed?
Yes — a removable adhesive will lift it from most surfaces, though the metallic appearance makes removed labels more obvious.
Is this the same as a foil label?
No. This is a metallised film stock printed as a label. Hot foil is a stamping step on top of a face stock, which is a different effect.
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Thin, strong and chemically resistant. Holds detail in clear and metallic grades.
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PVC
Durable, oil-resistant and waterproof. Takes a die-cut shape cleanly.
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Thermal Paper
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Read moreSend us the pack and we will send back the construction
Tell us what it goes on, where it lives and how long it has to stay readable. We come back with a proposed stock, adhesive and print process — usually within one working day.