Cold Foil Products for Labels, Cartons and Premium Packaging
CFS supplies cold foil stamping rolls in gold, silver, holographic, rose gold, copper, champagne, matte black and specialty finishes for label and packaging converters. Use this product finder to compare foil colors, finish effects, compatible substrates, printing processes and sample availability before requesting a cold foil sample roll.
12 cold foil finishes
Sample rolls available
UV flexo + sheetfed offset
Labels + folding cartons
Custom slitting support
Short answer
Cold foil products should be selected by foil color, finish, substrate, printing process and application. Packaging buyers usually request sample rolls to test adhesion, release, overprintability and final shelf appearance before mass production.
Send your substrate, target shade, artwork coverage and press type. We will recommend a cold foil roll for adhesion, release, overprintability and shelf-impact testing.
Compare all ten cold foil products side-by-side. See full spec comparison for gloss, thickness and press speed, or read the cold foil stamping guide if you are specifying the process for the first time.
Cold foil selection comes down to four decisions: what the packaging is for, what it prints on, how it prints, and what a physical sample tells you before you commit to a production run.
Choose by application
Wine labels often need Champagne, Pale Gold or Silver for a refined shelf presence. Cosmetics packaging usually calls for Bright Gold, Rose Gold, Holographic or Iridescent Pearl. Pharma packaging may need Silver or Holographic for security effects and clean overprint. Confectionery and FMCG lean on Bright Gold, Copper and Matte Black. See cosmetics, wine & spirits and pharmaceuticals.
UV flexo and narrow-web label presses handle Silver, Bright Gold, Rose Gold and Matte Black at speed. Sheetfed offset and folding carton lines run the full ten-foil range. Carton board and folding cartons may need sheetfed offset compatibility review — talk to prepress about plate durometer, adhesive coat weight and UV lamp calibration.
Choose by sample testing result
Never spec cold foil without a physical sample on your actual stock. Use the quote checklist to capture substrate, coverage, press type and target shade, then order a sample roll or a cold foil sample kit to validate adhesion, release, overprintability and shelf appearance.
No email required. Practical starting checklists — final settings must be confirmed by press trial on your own substrate, adhesive, foil grade and curing conditions.
Cold Foil Sample Evaluation Form for Labels and Packaging (PDF)
Buyer-side scoring form for comparing foil samples on brightness, adhesion, rub resistance, overprint compatibility and production suitability.