Printed samples available this October

Throughout October, a limited number of printed sample materials are available for designers and print partners, including the Pantone® Cloud Dancer A5 cards, the Metallic Colours Brochure, Landmark Labels and Mythos Print Cards.

These pieces have been produced to give a physical reference for metallic colour, foil detail and premium hot stamping applications, helping users see how different finishes perform in print.

Pantone® Cloud Dancer A5 cards

The Pantone® Cloud Dancer cards showcase selected Lustrous metallic finishes, including Hazy Gold, Silver Matt and Island Copper. Designed as a practical colour reference, the cards show how softer metallic tones can complement clean, contemporary packaging and print design.

Metallic Colours Brochure

The Metallic Colours Brochure offers a wider view of the API Transfer Technologies metallic range, giving designers and printers a useful reference for silvers, golds, coppers and specialist metallic shades.

Landmark Labels

The Landmark Labels showcase foiled design detail across a collection of landmark-inspired visuals, demonstrating how metallic Transfer Products can add impact, precision and character to label applications.

Mythos Print Cards

The Mythos Print Cards have been created as a designer-focused sample set, showing how metallic finishes can bring depth, contrast and standout detail to creative print and packaging concepts.
Together, these samples provide a tangible way to explore colour, finish, detail and Transfer Product possibilities across premium packaging, labels and printed applications.

Explore product grades

OXN Grade:
https://www.apitransfer.com/en/products/hot-stamping/metallised/standard-graphical/oxn
 

GHN Grade:
https://www.apitransfer.com/en/products/hot-stamping/metallised/versatile-graphical/ghn

To request printed samples or a copy of the brochure, please contact:
contact@apitransfer.com

October is the perfect moment to explore darker packaging, bold contrast and metallic colour with a seasonal twist.

From limited-edition confectionery and gifting to drinks, cosmetics and promotional labels, Halloween packaging offers an opportunity to use metallic finishes in a more playful and memorable way.

Think deep blacks, rich coppers, warm oranges, striking silvers and bold accent shades. Used with care, these finishes can help seasonal packaging feel atmospheric, premium and full of impact.

Colour ideas for seasonal packaging

• Copper tones for warmth and depth
• Silver finishes for ghostly highlights and sharp contrast
• Green and red metallics for dramatic accent detail
• Orange shades for bold seasonal impact

Explore the 3D Colour Gallery:
https://www.apitransfer.com/en/products/colour-gallery

When hot stamping performance is not meeting expectations, the Transfer Product itself is not always the issue.

Substrate, varnish, pressure, heat, speed, blanket condition and machine set-up can all influence the final result. By reviewing the whole process, it is often possible to improve definition, consistency and production performance without immediately changing materials.

API Transfer Technologies supports customers with practical application expertise, helping to identify the right combination of Transfer Product, press settings and production support.

Application Technology support can help with

• Foil grade selection
• Press-side troubleshooting
• Substrate and machine compatibility
• Production optimisation
• Consistency across repeat runs

Before changing materials, it can be worth taking a step back and looking at the full process.

Learn more: https://www.apitransfer.com/en/service/application-technology

For technical support or product advice, contact: contact@apitransfer.com