Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

How is holographic foil different from metallic foil?

Answer

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 a shifting rainbow.

Metallic foilHolographic foil
ColorOne tone (gold, silver, copper, rose gold)Full-spectrum, shifting
EffectSteady reflective shineRainbow that moves with angle
PatternSolidDiffraction pattern

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