Foil stamping — in Italy
Hot foil — gold, silver, rose, holographic and brand-color foils on leather, kraft, hardcover notebooks and gift boxes; premium tactile finish, MOQ from 50 with custom die.
Foil stamping — short answer
Hot foil stamping uses heat + pressure to transfer a metallic film (gold, silver, rose-gold, holographic or custom-tinted) through a magnesium / brass die into the substrate — leather, PU, kraft, hardcover boards or coated paper. MOQ 50 with the custom die amortised over the run.
Detailed FAQ — Foil stamping
What is the typical lead-time for Foil stamping?
Standard lead-time is 10–15 working days from signed proof for bulk orders; samples ship in 5–7 working days. Rush production available at +20% for inside-7-day delivery.
What is the MOQ for Foil stamping?
From 30 units on digital methods (no setup) and from 100 units on plate-based methods (silk-screen, pad-print, embroidery) where setup amortises across the run.
Can you match our brand colors on Foil stamping?
Yes — Pantone Solid Coated / Uncoated, TPX textile, NCS, RAL. Signed physical color-target sample before bulk, with documented ΔE tolerance for the substrate.
What artwork file formats do you accept for Foil stamping?
Vector AI / PDF / SVG / EPS with embedded fonts, Pantone Solid Coated color profile and 3 mm bleed. Raster TIFF / PNG accepted at 300 dpi at final print size.
Do you provide pre-production samples for Foil stamping?
Yes — a pre-production sample (PPS) with identical material, decoration and packaging is delivered in 10 working days and sets the AQL quality reference for the run.
What certifications do you supply for Foil stamping?
REACH SVHC, RoHS, CE / EN safety where applicable, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on textiles, FSC / PEFC on paper, FDA / LFGB / EU 1935/2004 on food-contact items.
Can you ship Foil stamping internationally?
Yes — EU intra-community reverse-charge VAT, Incoterms 2020 DAP / DDP / FCA, customs to UK / CH / NO / US, DHL / UPS / FedEx courier and groupage road freight with full tracking.
How do I request a quote for Foil stamping?
Send brief (quantity, target lead-time, decoration, target unit budget, delivery address) via the form below. You receive a structured quote with options within one working day.
Italy — specific notes
Procurement and tax compliance in Italy pivots on SdI e-invoicing, IVA 22% with reverse-charge on EU B2B, and the regulated registry of VAT-able traders. Our Milano hub ships every order with the full Italy compliance dossier — invoice, declarations, certifications — already populated for procurement audits.