Foilco
Foilco are the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of hot stamping foils — a family-run business established in 1987 with an unrivalled range of over 270 foils spanning metallic, pigment, holographic, digital and textile applications. They are a People of Print Strategic Partner.
Who Foilco are
Still guided by the hands of the Hornby family, Foilco have spent nearly four decades building a reputation for being flexible, approachable and genuinely invested in the creative community they serve. They supply and support those working across luxury product markets, FMCG packaging, label making and graphic arts — from independent designers to global print houses.
Their commitment goes beyond supply. Through educational programmes, design events like Multiplicity, and complimentary testing facilities, Foilco actively bridge the gap between foil as a material and foil as a creative tool — opening it up to designers and makers who might not otherwise know where to begin.
What they make
Foilco manufacture and supply stamping foils in four primary types: hot stamping, die-less cold foil, digital and textile. Their range covers metallic, pigment and holographic finishes — available in gloss or matt — with over 270 shades available from stock. From Sterling Silver to Atomic Copper, their catalogue is one of the most comprehensive in the industry.
Every foil in the range can be tested complimentary against any substrate or material. Whether the project involves paper, board, leather or something altogether more unusual, Foilco’s sampling team will find the right grade — free of charge beyond postage.
Their values
Foilco are a certified B Corp and a Living Wage Employer. They are the first foil company to be certified ZeroFoil2Landfill — a scheme backed by the British Printing Federation — working with specialist waste management to convert recovered foil waste into a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. Their products are vegan-friendly and certified to ISO 14001:2015 environmental standards.
Their ambition is to become a Net Zero company. In partnership with Ecologi, they offset total operational emissions while continuing to reduce them — and they publish their progress transparently.
Foilco and People of Print share a belief that materials should be understood, not just used. Through this partnership, POP members have access to Foilco’s knowledge, sampling services and events — and Foilco has a home within a community of 12 million creatives who care deeply about craft and process.
If you’re a designer, studio or printer working with foil — or curious about starting — Foilco are the people to speak to.