DISC has an impressive palette of decorative effects that create excitement, value and brand differentiation.  These graphic treatments are part of the in-house services that we provide to companies in all markets.  Some are applied in-line during our printing operation.  Others are part of separate specialized processes.

Our current choices in decorative effects include:

Special Inks, Coatings & Substrates

Embossing and Foil Stamping

Special FXs

Precision Die-Cutting

 

Special Inks, Coatings & Substrates

 

A variety of sensory effects are achievable just by changing one or more elements in the mix.

 

New ink formulas add luster, sheen, mood, and extra “pop” – pearlescent, metallic, fluorescent, glow-in-the-dark, heat and photo-sensitive, scented, custom pigments – the list goes on

Unique coatings provide a variety of aesthetic experiences:

Luminous pearlescent appearance

Smooth and subtle DISC “Soft Feel” suppleness

Gritty or sandpaper-rough textures

Reticulating patterns

Water drop and blood splatter coating liquidity

Shimmery glitter and sparkle 

Special substrates with their own individual stamp give packaging new life:

Foil or mylar-laminated board in various colors and patterns – from fine textured to geometrics to holography

Simulated leather and fabric coated board

Clear, translucent and solid plastics

Eco-friendly options like DISCover Green Paper

Novelty paper and board

Embossing and Foil Stamping

These 3-D effects can be used alone or in combination to create upscale sophistication or clever playfulness.

 

Graphics emphasized with embossing or de-bossing

Blind embossing on a solid or unprinted ground

Multi-level and deep sculpted embossing

Combination embossing and foil stamping effects

Hot foil stamping in a variety of foil leaf metallics and colors as well as transparent foil

Innovative in-line cold foil stamping – a thin, silver foil leaf overprinted with up to 6 ink colors or a combination of inks and coating – a NEW versatile, cost-effective option from DISC

Special FXs

Some unique decorative effects are in a class all their own.

Lenticular Graphics add visual impact, fun and excitement in unusual ways.  Created by the combination of digital images with specially designed plastic lenticular lens, they fool the eye and engage the imagination with unique animation.

3-D illusions of distance, depth and motion

Flip – two or more images flip back and forth to provide before & after or cause & effect

Morphing – two or more unrelated images gradually transform into one another

Zoom – objects seem to move from foreground to background

Light & Sound bring a package to life and add an element of surprise.  L.E.D. light and sound chips can be applied to the inside of a package as an attention grabber or a security feature.

Precision Die-Cutting

Our highly skilled craftspeople are adept at applying sharp die-cut windows and intricately “carved” design motifs when the situation calls for it.   We have the most advanced, automated technology available to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality controls every step of the way.