Gold finishing is one of the most popular premium decoration techniques for paper bags, packaging boxes, labels and printed materials. Many clients confuse metallic gold ink printing and hot stamping gold foil due to their similar golden appearance. However, the two techniques differ greatly in production principle, visual effect, texture and applicable scenarios. This article clearly distinguishes printed gold and gold foil stamping for packaging customization reference.

Lamination is a essential surface finishing process for paper bags, which can protect printed patterns, enhance durability and upgrade the overall texture of packaging. Gloss lamination and matt lamination are the two most common film coating techniques in packaging customization. Many customers cannot quickly tell the difference between the two finishes due to their similar production processes. To help you accurately identify and select the right lamination for your paper bag designs, we summarize five practical identification methods based on visual effect, touch feeling and daily testing.