When it comes to creating eye-catching stickers, standing out from the crowd is everything. Whether it’s creating product labels, promotional stickers for a special event or just for fun, the material you choose can make a huge difference to the cohesiveness, or otherwise, of the design.
Printable holographic vinyl can add a new dimension to your designs, elevating an average sticker and making it pop.
What Is Printable Holographic Vinyl?
Printable holographic vinyl is a shimmering material with a rainbow-like finish that changes as it catches the light. Unlike traditional vinyl which can be quite flat and two-dimensional in appearance, holographic vinyl will add depth and dimension to your designs, creating an almost magical effect that grabs the attention.
It’s designed for wide format printers so you can print directly onto the vinyl then cut your holographic stickers to shape.
How Holographic Vinyl Can Enhance Your Custom Stickers
It Makes Your Stickers Stand Out
Plain stickers are great, and they certainly have their place, but when you want something a little more out there, holographic stickers are just what you need. They’re reflective and the multi-coloured/colour-changing element really catches the eye which is great for branding, giveaways and personal objects etc.
Adds A Premium Look
If you’re creating stickers for a business or a product line, holographic vinyl can elevate the branding, lending it an opulent feel. The shimmering effect naturally draws attention to the sticker, increasing visual awareness of a brand.
Works For Any Design
Holographic vinyl is very versatile and suitable for a huge range of applications. Whether the design is bold and colourful or minimalist with simple lines, the vinyl will enhance it. For detailed graphics the rainbow-effect adds another dimension. For simple designs it becomes the star of the show itself.
Durable
Being made from vinyl, holographic stickers are weatherproof, scratch-resistant and can withstand outdoor use for a longer period. They’re also UV resistant.
How To Use Printable Holographic Vinyl
Holographic vinyl can be used in the same way ordinary vinyl can be but there are a few things to be aware of before you get started. At the vinyl sticker design stage think about how the colours and shapes you use might interact with the holographic effect. Bold contrasting colours can have a greater impact but similarly, leave areas of vinyl unprinted so the hologram part shows through – after all there’s no point using it if your design completely covers it up.
Don’t forget to check your printer settings as some printers are unable to handle specialty materials, and adjust the pressure, cutting speed etc for optimal results. Consider laminating after your stickers are printed. Holographic vinyl can transform your sticker production but they’ll last even longer with a protective laminate layer.
Holographic vinyl can add a new line to your print repertoire, giving your customers ever greater choice. It can transform ordinary stickers into something extraordinary, not to mention fun, and is perfect for anyone looking to make their designs stand out.
If you want to know more about the types of holographic film available Signmaster can help. Get in touch and we’ll take you through the different options.
