Explore Finishing Options, From Embellishments to Coatings
Premium folding carton finishing turns functional packaging into memorable products. Think of the soft touch coating that makes a customer pick up your product. Or, the embossed logo that communicates quality before they read a word. The contrast between matte and gloss that draws the eye exactly where you want it.
At Pak-Pro, we offer advanced folding carton finishing capabilities that go beyond standard production, including the ability to apply two different coatings in a single pass through our press. This isn’t just about aesthetics. The right finishing protects your packaging during shipping, enhances shelf appeal, and creates the tactile experience that influences purchasing decisions.
Learn more about our finishing options below, or reach out to our team today to start a conversation about your next packaging need.
Folding Carton Finishing Capabilities
Coating Options
Dual In-Line Coatings — Most manufacturers can apply one coating. We can apply two different finishes in a single pass; soft touch combined with high gloss, or matte paired with glossy accents, for example.
Soft Touch — Particularly popular in health and beauty packaging, soft touch coatings create a luxurious, velvety feel that customers want to hold. This finish communicates premium quality and differentiates your product.
Matte and Gloss — Whether you need full-coverage gloss for vibrant color impact or sophisticated matte finishes for understated elegance, we have the coating options to match your brand positioning.
Spot UV — Selective UV coating adds dimension by highlighting specific design elements, like logos, product names, or key graphics, and creating contrast against matte backgrounds.
Foil Stamping and Embossing
Foil Stamping — Metallic foil catches light and draws attention in ways that printed metallic inks cannot replicate. We use foil stamping for logos, accent elements, and premium branding details that signal quality to your customers.
Embossing and Debossing — Raised (embossed) or recessed (debossed) elements add tactile dimension to your packaging. These techniques create that multi-sensory experience that influences purchase decisions at the shelf.
Die-Cutting and Structural Elements
Custom Die-Cutting — Unique package shapes and custom cutouts differentiate your product from rectangular competitors. Die-cutting enables distinctive structural designs that improve functionality and enhance visual appeal.
Windowing — Clear windows let customers see your product before purchasing, building confidence for food items and creating desire for cosmetics and retail goods.
Hand-Applied Details in Folding Carton Finishing
When your packaging demands something beyond what machines can achieve, we offer specialized hand labor for custom embellishments. Ribbon attachments. Custom handles. Specialty closures. These hand-applied details turn packaging into presentation pieces, which is particularly valuable for gift items, limited editions, and luxury product launches.
This capability means Pak-Pro says yes to packaging ideas that other manufacturers have to decline due to automation limitations.
Combining Folding Carton Finishing Techniques
The most effective packaging often combines multiple finishing techniques strategically. Soft touch coating across the package surface with spot UV on the logo. Embossed texture paired with foil stamping. Matte finish with gloss accent areas.
Our team can help you understand which combinations deliver the impact you’re seeking within your budget constraints. Sometimes a single well-chosen finishing technique creates more impact than multiple treatments applied without strategy.
