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Custom gold foil labels
Bright 24K-look gold, warm pale gold and champagne cold foils for spirits, cosmetics, supplements and gourmet food labels. Over-printable with CMYK.
Service · LabelsCustom foil labels.
Custom foil labels.
Gold, metallic,
holographic — inline.
CFS supplies cold foil rolls and stamping support to label converters and brand packaging buyers worldwide. Gold, metallic, holographic and tinted CMYK-over-foil — all inline on narrow-web UV-flexo presses.
Web speed
Up to 450 m/min
- Min. roll order (per slit width)
- 1,000lm
- Inline UV-flexo press speed
- 450m/min
- Stock foil shades
- 10+colors
- CMYK overprint register
- ±0.15mm
Foil palette10+ stock foil shades
Full foil catalogue10+ stock foil shades
for custom labels.
Bright Gold
Champagne
Rose Gold
Copper
Silver
Emerald
Holographic
Iridescent
Label finishesEvery custom-label finish.
Every custom-label finish.
One inline process.
Gold, metallic, holographic, tinted CMYK-over-foil — all produced on the same narrow-web UV-flexo press, in a single pass.
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Metallic foil labels
Silver, copper, rose gold, matte black and iridescent pearl cold foils. The B2B alternative to vacuum-metallised laminate at lower MOQ.
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Holographic & rainbow labels
Diffraction-grating cold foils with rainbow, pillar and geometric effects — anti-counterfeit, limited edition and luxury label backgrounds.
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Pressure-sensitive label stock
Cold-foil-ready PS label stock: coated paper, BOPP, PE, PET, and metallised film. Compatible with inline UV-flexo narrow-web presses.
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Wine, spirits & RTD
Mirror-finish foil decoration on wet-strength paper labels for wine, spirits and ready-to-drink — no off-line hot stamping needed.
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Recyclable mono-material
<5 g/m² aluminium deposit keeps cold-foiled labels inside paper recycling streams. EU PPWR 2027 compatible.
Why cold foilThe converter case for
The converter case for
cold over hot foil.
- No engraved dies. Cold foil uses a flexo plate — design and SKU changes cost a fraction of hot-foil tooling, and short runs become economic.
- CMYK overprint, same pass. Print tinted gold, rose, copper, emerald or full custom brand colours over the foiled image without holding extra foil SKUs.
- Inline at narrow-web speeds. No off-line hot-stamping pass — cold foil runs inline up to 450 m/min on your existing UV-flexo label press.
- Recyclable-stream friendly. <5 g/m² aluminium deposit keeps labels inside mono-material paper recycling streams.
Buyer profilesWho orders custom foil
Who orders custom foil
labels from CFS.
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Wine, spirits & RTD labels
Pressure-sensitive labels with bright gold, champagne or matte black foil accents on premium wet-strength paper.
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Cosmetics & beauty labels
Holographic, rose gold and iridescent pearl foil labels for skincare, fragrance, and indie beauty SKUs.
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Food, beverage & supplements
Gold and metallic foil labels for gourmet food, craft beer, RTD coffee, and supplement bottles.
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Pharma & nutraceutical
Tamper-evident holographic foil labels with anti-counterfeit diffraction patterns.
Explore applicationLabel materialsFace stocks we foil:
Face stocks we foil:
paper, BOPP, PET, PP, PE.
Cold foil works on virtually every pressure-sensitive label substrate used in modern narrow-web converting. The face stock you choose drives foil brightness, chemical resistance, conformability and the recycling stream the finished label belongs to.
Coated paper (semi-gloss / high-gloss)
The default substrate for wine, spirits, gourmet food and supplement labels. 60–90 gsm wet-strength paper accepts cold-foil adhesive directly with no primer, delivering the brightest mirror gold and silver finish.
BOPP (white & clear)
Biaxially-oriented polypropylene for cosmetics, personal care, household chemicals and squeezable bottles. Excellent water and abrasion resistance; clear BOPP enables the no-label look with metallic foil accents.
PET (polyester)
Heat-stable polyester for pharma, industrial, automotive and tamper-evident labels. Holds tight registration and dimensional stability for fine-line foil graphics and serialised holographic security marks.
PP (polypropylene face stock)
Cost-effective film face for FMCG, beverage multipacks and promotional SKUs. Compatible with metallic and holographic cold foil at narrow-web speeds up to 450 m/min.
PE (polyethylene)
Conformable film for squeezable tubes, sachets and cosmetic bottles. Softer surface tension requires corona-treated stock and a tuned UV-flexo adhesive for clean foil release.
Finish optionsFoil finishes for
Foil finishes for
custom labels.
Five core finish families cover 95% of brand briefs. Every option below ships from stock and runs inline on standard UV-flexo narrow-web presses — no off-line hot stamping pass required.
Bright gold (24K look)
Mirror-finish yellow gold for spirits, wine and luxury cosmetics.
Silver / chrome
Cool neutral metallic used as base for CMYK-tinted custom colour foils.
Rose gold
Warm pink-gold for beauty, fragrance, indie cosmetics and gift packaging.
Holographic / rainbow
Diffraction-grating foil for limited editions, security and youth brands.
Transparent CMYK overprint
Tint a silver or holographic base with CMYK in the same pass — emerald, copper, sapphire, bronze, or your brand Pantone.
Use casesIndustries shipping with
Industries shipping with
cold-foil labels.
| Vertical | Typical spec |
|---|---|
| Wine & spirits | Bright gold + matte black foil on wet-strength paper; UV varnish for ice-bucket resistance. |
| Cosmetics & beauty | Rose gold, holographic and iridescent pearl on clear BOPP and high-gloss paper. |
| Food & beverage | Gold and copper foil on coated paper for craft beer, RTD coffee and gourmet jars. |
| Pharma & nutraceutical | Holographic security foil with diffraction patterns on PET for tamper-evident closures. |
| Personal care & household | Silver and tinted CMYK-over-foil on BOPP for shampoo, detergent and homecare SKUs. |
MOQ · sample · lead time
Ordering at a glance.
Free sample rolls have no minimum and ship within a week so your press team can qualify the foil before any commercial commitment.
- Minimum order (per slit width)
- 1,000 linear m
- Free sample roll
- No MOQ — cut to your press width
- Sample lead time
- 3–5 business days (ex-works)
- Stock-colour production
- 7–10 business days
- Custom / tinted foil
- 15–20 business days
- Worldwide air freight
- 5–9 business days, DAP
Cold vs hot foil labelsHow cold-foil labels
How cold-foil labels
compare to hot stamping.
For most narrow-web label work today — short to mid runs, frequent SKU changes, tinted CMYK-over-foil, holographic and security graphics — cold foil wins on speed, tooling cost and inline integration. Hot foil still owns the very-long-run mass market and deep embossed combinations.
| Specification | Cold foil label | Hot foil label |
|---|---|---|
| Tooling | Flexo plate (~$60–$150) | Engraved brass die (~$300–$1,500) |
| Press speed | Up to 450 m/min, inline UV-flexo | 30–80 m/min, off-line stamping pass |
| Setup time | 5–10 min plate change | 30–60 min die heat-up |
| CMYK overprint | Yes, same impression (±0.15 mm register) | No — separate pass required |
| Minimum economic run | ~3,000 labels | ~10,000 labels |
| Foil consumption | Lower (image-area only with PinPoint adhesive) | Higher (full web travel) |
| Best for | Short to mid runs, tinted/holographic, frequent SKU changes | Very long runs, deep embossed combos, heavy registered solids |
RFQ checklistWhat to send for an
What to send for an
accurate label quote.
The more of the following you include in your first email, the faster we can return a firm price, foil consumption estimate and lead time — usually within one business day.
- 01Label dimensions (W × H, mm) and finished shape
- 02Face stock & adhesive (paper / BOPP / PET / PP / PE + permanent or removable)
- 03Annual quantity and run length per SKU
- 04Foil colour(s) — stock shade or tinted CMYK-over-foil with target Pantone
- 05Foil coverage area (% of label) and finest line / type size
- 06Press model and web width (narrow-web flexo / digital + hybrid foil unit)
- 07Over-varnish or laminate spec (UV gloss, matte, soft-touch)
- 08Regulatory needs (FDA indirect food contact, EU PPWR, pharma serialisation)
- 09Target ship-to country and Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DAP)
FAQCustom foil labels —
Custom foil labels —
answered.
Get in touchStart with a free
Start with a free
custom foil label sample.
Tell us your label stock, foil colour and press width — we'll ship sample labels and a foil roll cut to your spec for press qualification.