Screen printing and foil stamping (gold and silver) are marked by three differences. These differences include:
1. Aesthetics
Both processes are capable of producing luxury products. Foil stamping allows your binder to be shiny and attract the eye. Screen printing is also capable of churning out binders that feature clean images (with a metallic sheen), but with the added ability for upgrades such as Castilian vinyl, binder extras (business card holders, pockets, etc.) and padded boards.
2. Coverage costs
Screen printing is typically cheaper than foil stamping. Moreover, screen printing allows you the ability place your images anywhere on you binder, including both the spine and front, for around the same price as the front cover. You also have the option to print on the back of the binder for an additional charge.
Comparatively, the price you’ll pay for foil stamping depends on the location, down to the square inch. When it comes to foil stamping, the artwork to be stamped is priced depending on the square inch coverage of the image plus the price of the stamping die.
3. Image glossiness
Foil stamping is the process of heating foil and applying it to a vinyl three-ring binder. The result is a shiny and reflective design that shimmers. By comparison, screen printing is a matte finish that, while high-quality and attractive, cannot achieve the same level of shine that foil printing can.
