1001 metallic colours with cold foil printing
We partner with graphic companies.
Offset printing companies, sheet and web printing, but also digital printing companies turn to us for special printing sheets with our cold foil printing. Since 2008 we have been the specialist in eye-catching foil-printed sheets.
Packaging and displays are often the first visual element of seduction in a shop. We are experts at adding seduction. We work with cardboard printers, graphic companies making luxury gift packaging, POS specialists, … where our special printing sheets with cold foil printing make 1001 metallic effects possible. Think cosmetics, chocolate, biscuits, …
As a publisher of books, magazines, greeting cards, you know that standing out in the shop is an important step in getting your publication to the reader.
A special cover creates added value for your publication, added value for the reader, the buyer, the recipient. Those who buy your publication get an extra experience, extra value for money.
Print brokers, agents …, graphic specialists who provide A to Z communication solutions for their customers, that’s what we love. We love working with you on those eye-catching solutions.
And we like to make it easy for you. Any “shiny” request is welcome. With our expertise in cold foil printing, we have also acquired a lot of knowledge about classic hot foil, metallised paper and cardboard, …
Getting your brand noticed. With convincing graphic communication on paper and cardboard. Standing out on the shop shelf, that’s what we help you with.
A metallic look, foil printing, creates reflection of the light. That reflection suggests that your packaging is “in motion”. So seeing that “movement” creates attention for your product. And attention is the stepping stone to sales. Because a product that does not seduce is often overlooked.
You are creative, you love design, powerful catchy graphic designs, striking communication. We like working with you when metallic effects – foil printing – are part of your design. And if you like to be surprised with new innovative printing ideas, we will be happy to inspire you so that you can also surprise your customers.
With cold foil printing, you can explore many new striking communication paths …
1001 metallic colours with silver & gold cold foil printing
The contour of a product tells us what it is and is the first aspect we determine on an object. Colour, brand mark, graphical devices and fonts are being noticed later. According to Braun and Braun ‘gloss derives its commercial and aesthetic values from attracting attention’. They state that gloss appears to mimic motion. This must be because of the reflection of light. Motion is even stronger than contour. Evolutionary seen we look at motion first because if we did not, we could be eaten. This implies that gloss is deeply rooted in the biological heritage.
A packaging with gloss determines the first moment of truth: seeing the product.
Prof. dr.ir. Roland ten Klooster – Professor Packaging Design and Management – University of Twente
22 June 2026
Grafische Groep Matthys Enters the UK Market and Joins the IPIA
10 June 2026
From Scandinavia to Switzerland: Grafische Groep Matthys Continues Its International Journey
27 May 2026
We joined Packbridge – Expanding into Sweden and Denmark
Grafische Groep Matthys is a member of several organisations. Our strong network means we can provide interesting solutions to your questions.
Your questions are always welcome. And especially the “shiny” questions, questions about all aspects of metallic effects, foil printing appearance of your graphic product. Make yourself comfortable and ask them to us, without obligation.
Not all roads lead to us but we are in the middle of the crossroads so we are the signpost for all your “shiny / foil printing” destinations.
And innovative knowledge of that graphic road network we gather, among others, within these networks:
VIGC – VKGO – Febelgra – KVGO – Vouwkarton Platform – GSOB – Vereniging Nederlandse Verpakkingskundigen – Imprim’ Luxe – Packbridge Sweden – IPIA
What is cold foil printing
On the first printing unit, the adhesive layer/adhesive layer is printed where the film should go. At the second printing unit, the film sticks to the adhesive layer, on the spot as the 5th colour in your layout. So you get silver-gold-… in fine details.
Proof with cold foil
Every fortnight – on Thursdays – we print real press proofs with cold foil printing. An A4-A3-A2 … to interesting conditions. An excellent reference for the creative result of your printing or folding carton packaging.
FAQ / questions
What determines the maximum gloss effect? How should I submit my files? Can I also work with PMS inks? Can cold foil printing also be applied in grids / percentages? Can I print cold foil print sheets myself? …
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