About Traditional Foil on Envelopes
This A7 envelope showcases the combination of traditional foil stamping with digital CMYK printing. The gold foil stamp adds an elegant metallic accent to the logo and return address, while black ink provides crisp text and a QR code for modern functionality.
Traditional foil stamping uses heat and pressure to transfer metallic foil onto the envelope surface. When combined with digital printing, it creates a premium look that's perfect for business correspondence, wedding invitations, and high-end marketing materials.
Best Practices
- Envelope selection: Choose envelopes with smooth, uncoated surfaces for best foil adhesion. Textured envelopes may show incomplete foil coverage.
- Registration considerations: Allow for slight registration variance between foil and print layers. Design with adequate spacing between elements.
- Foil coverage: Solid foil areas look best. Avoid halftones or gradients in foil elements.
- Process order: Traditional foil is typically applied after printing. Plan your design accordingly.