Ribbon
Metallic Printed Ribbon – Gold, Silver, Copper & Foil Logo Printing
Metallic Printed Ribbon – Gold, Silver, Copper & Foil Logo Printing
Metallic print can give personalised ribbon a very different finish from standard matt printing. Gold, silver, copper and other metallic shades catch the light, making logos and wording particularly effective on gift boxes, hampers, corporate packaging, awards and special-event ribbon.
We’ve been printing personalised ribbon since 2007 and offer a choice of metallic print colours across selected satin ribbon widths and colours.
What Is Metallic Printed Ribbon?
Metallic printed ribbon is ribbon personalised with a print finish that has a reflective, foil-like appearance.
Rather than changing the colour of the ribbon itself, the metallic finish is applied to your logo, wording or design, allowing the print to stand out against the satin ribbon underneath.
This can create anything from a subtle warm-gold logo on cream ribbon to a high-contrast metallic silver design on navy or black satin.
Which Metallic Print Colours Are Available?
Our metallic printing range includes a selection of shades such as gold, silver and copper, together with other metallic finishes available on selected products.
The exact appearance of a metallic print changes depending on the ribbon colour underneath it. The same gold print, for example, can look quite different on black, red, navy or pale satin.
If you’re unsure which combination will suit your branding or packaging, your dedicated contact can help you choose before Your Ribbon goes into production.
Gold Printed Ribbon
Metallic gold is one of the most popular choices for personalised ribbon.
It works particularly well on darker ribbon colours such as black, navy, burgundy, forest green and red, where the contrast makes the metallic finish especially visible.
Gold printed ribbon is commonly used for:
- Corporate gift packaging
- Christmas hampers
- Luxury presentation boxes
- Weddings and celebrations
- Awards and trophies
- Product launches and events
Silver Printed Ribbon
Metallic silver gives a cooler finish than gold and works particularly well with black, navy, royal blue, purple and many brighter ribbon colours.
It can be a useful choice for modern corporate branding, winter packaging, anniversaries and presentations where yellow gold isn’t the right fit.
Copper Printed Ribbon
Copper offers a warmer metallic tone and can work beautifully with autumn colours, deep greens, navy, cream and natural packaging.
It is also a useful alternative for brands that want a metallic finish without using traditional gold or silver.
Can You Print a Company Logo in Metallic Foil?
Yes. Logos can be reproduced in a single metallic print colour where the artwork is suitable.
For many company logos, a simplified single-colour version works particularly well on ribbon. Fine detail, very small text and complicated artwork may need adjusting depending on the ribbon width selected.
Our artwork team checks the design before production and prepares a free visual proof so you can see the intended layout before we print.
Can You Print Metallic Text on Ribbon?
Yes. Names, dates, messages, company names and other wording can all be printed using metallic finishes.
The ribbon width and font choice affect how clearly smaller lettering will reproduce. If you’re ordering narrow ribbon, simpler lettering will usually give the clearest result.
Which Ribbon Colours Work Best with Metallic Printing?
Metallic print is often most striking when there is strong contrast between the ribbon and the print.
Popular combinations include:
- Black ribbon with gold print
- Navy ribbon with gold or silver print
- Red ribbon with gold print
- Forest green ribbon with gold print
- Burgundy ribbon with gold or copper print
- White or cream ribbon with metallic gold
There are plenty of other combinations available, so you aren’t limited to traditional colours.
Which Ribbon Width Should I Choose?
The best width depends on the size and complexity of your design and what you’ll use the ribbon for.
Narrower ribbon works well for small gifts and simple wording, while wider ribbon gives logos and larger text more space.
For branded gift boxes and hampers, 25mm, 38mm and 48mm ribbon are particularly useful widths where you want the metallic logo to become a visible part of the presentation.
Metallic Print or Matt Print?
Neither is automatically better — they simply create different effects.
Matt printing gives a flatter, less reflective finish and can be ideal for understated branding or colour combinations where you don’t want the print to shine.
Metallic printing catches the light and creates more visual contrast, making it particularly effective for premium packaging, celebrations and seasonal presentation.
If you’re unsure which finish will suit Your Order, tell us what you’re creating and we’ll happily advise you.
See Your Metallic Ribbon Before We Print
You’ll receive a visual proof before production, allowing you to check your logo, wording, layout and repeat.
We’ll also check whether your chosen ribbon and metallic print colour give enough contrast for the artwork to reproduce clearly.
Order Metallic Printed Ribbon
Choose your ribbon width, ribbon colour and metallic print option, then add your logo, wording or artwork.
For larger quantities or unusual requirements, you can also send us the details and we’ll help you work out the most suitable option.