What is the tolerance for emboss shift on printed products?

Embossing includes a small, expected tolerance because the paper is physically pressed by a die.

• Shift tolerance: up to 1/16 of an inch during production.
• Why it exists: it is normal movement for mechanical emboss work, not a defect.
• Design accordingly: keep embossed elements at least that far from trim edges and other critical details.

Planning for a 1/16 inch margin around embossed areas keeps your final result clean and within tolerance.