Oval shaped containers can be flipped for economical one color printing of front and back panels. Closures can also be screen printed on the top or the sides. Epoxy ink can be used for protection against scratching and for use with products that may attack standard enamel inks. Special consideration must be given to the Universal Product Code when screen printing. When ordering UPC films for screen printing, a bar width reduction must be specified to allow for the ink to spread.
Foil is usually gold or silver, but other metallic colors or wood grains are available.
Elegant in appearance, hot stamping is a costly decorating method. Roll printing necessitates a die and a cylinder fixture, whereas straight stamping requires a die and a shroud. High speed productions and low tooling costs also add to the economy of this method. These labels can be made from paper or plastics such as vinyl, polypropylene, or polyethylene. A clear pressure sensitive mylar label is virtually invisible and can yield a high gloss, no label look.