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type: faq
title: "How is holographic foil different from metallic foil?"
description: "Both use the same heat-stamping process, but the finish is different. Metallic foil is a single reflective color, while holographic foil splits light into"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# How is holographic foil different from metallic foil?

Both use the same heat-stamping process, but the finish is different. Metallic foil is a single reflective color, while holographic foil splits light into

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