Supplies and Imprintables
Foils
Imprinting foils are available in a variety of colors and formulations. Your SLE Foil Color Chart
gives you the wide selection of colors available. Some foil can be used adequately on a wide variety
of material while others are specially formulated to print on designated substances. Foils for printing
on paper stocks, however, are the most common. When in doubt, a test print will verify whether the
intended foil is compatible with the material you are working with.
Most common formulation of foil:
P-series – Metallic foil for general applications, satin ribbon and paper stocks.
H-series – Metallic foil for paper napkins, rough surfaces and larger type.
A-series – Pigment foil for a wide variety of applications.
S-series – Metallic foil for fabrics, satin pillows and book covers.
L-series – Specially formulated for leather articles
K-series – Kopyfoil.
It is not possible to say for sure which foil is the best for the particular material you are printing on.
If you have any doubts, our laboratory will be glad to help. Just send us a few samples of the item
you are working on together with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Our technicians will test your
samples and respond by return mail.
Type Sets, Spacers and Emblems
What is Available?
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A set of type usually contains the alphabets, punctuation marks and numerals.
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You can order full sets or half sets: Capitals or Lower Cases. Numerals and punctuation
marks usually come with the capitals.
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Magnotypes are complete words or phrases cast in a single piece to make type setting less
time consuming. Available in the more popular type styles and point sizes.
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Be sure to order Spacers that match the point size of your type set.
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Emblems are small graphic designs that compliment your type set. SLE has hundreds of
emblems available for every festive occasion.
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Dies are available either from our available stock designs or custom made from you own
black-and-white camera-ready artwork.
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Please consult your SLE catalog for available Emblem & Die designs, Type styles and point
sizes.
Use Best Looking Size of Type for the Job
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You cannot expect the best looking effect when using the same size type for both short and
long names.
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The size of the type should be in proportion to the length of the name and size of the
merchandise. For example - short name in 18 Pt. Goudy Cursive may be well proportioned on
billfolds, but a long name would crowd the space. It would look better in 12 or 14 Pt.
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On paper napkins use as large a type as possible - it looks better and is easier to imprint.
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A first name or monogram in Park Ave. type is very smart on small, informal notes, but
would appear "lost" on a large sheet of stationery.
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On Christmas Cards, when imprinting longer names, select the more condensed type such as
12 Pt. Americana, 18 Pt. Murray Hill, etc. For short names use a larger size type or the name
will look too small.
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Since you cannot control the size of the merchandise, or the length of the names, it is best to
have two sizes of type in each of the more popular styles - one for long names and one for
short names.
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On very short names use brass spacers between each letter.
