Insights & Updates
Industry insights, exhibition updates, and technical knowledge from the packaging world.
How scratch-off foil works, where it is used, and what B2B buyers must check before ordering — release consistency, opacity, substrate adhesion, press compatibility and batch-to-batch colour control.
From PPWR-compliant mono-material PET-free carriers to bio-based release coatings and aluminium-recovery programs — here is what brand owners and converters need to know about sustainable stamping foil in 2026.
Variable foil, run-of-one luxury and connected packaging are no longer experiments — they are shipping in volume. Here is how leading brands are using digital foil printing in 2026 to drive engagement, traceability and shelf differentiation.
Hot stamping, cold foil and digital foil all deliver a metallic finish — but the economics, substrate freedom and minimum order size are completely different. Here is a side-by-side decision framework for packaging buyers and converters in 2026.
Choosing the wrong stamping foil grade is the number-one cause of rejected luxury cartons. This guide walks paper-packaging buyers through substrate matching, coverage rate, die temperature and the seven specifications that actually appear on a foil tech sheet.
From cosmetics shelves to pharmaceutical security, holographic foil is the fastest-growing segment in decorative finishing. Here's where it's winning in 2026 — and how converters can capture demand.
Per-impression cost, setup time, brilliance, substrate flexibility — the five-variable equation that decides whether cold foil or hot foil wins your next job. With breakeven math and worked examples.
Brand owners are mandating eco-friendly label materials. Here's a converter-focused breakdown of recyclable liners, FSC-certified facestocks, wash-off adhesives, and bio-based films driving the 2026 sustainable PSA market.
Facestock, adhesive, liner — the three layers that decide whether your label survives the cold chain, the wash cycle, or the next decade. A practical 2026 guide to specifying self-adhesive label materials.
A detailed comparison of cold foil and hot foil stamping technologies — cost, speed, quality, and best-use scenarios for modern packaging production.
From e-commerce logistics to pharmaceutical compliance, explore what's fueling the explosive growth of self-adhesive labels across Asia-Pacific.
All-in Pack is exhibiting at Labelexpo South China 2026 in Shenzhen. Here's what we'll showcase and how to schedule a meeting.
Key specifications, features, and evaluation criteria for selecting an automatic hot stamping machine that matches your production needs.
The push for sustainability is transforming packaging material specifications. Here's what converters need to know about eco-friendly label materials.
Key takeaways from Drupa 2025 in Düsseldorf — digital finishing, Industry 4.0, and the technologies shaping the next decade of packaging.
