Radiance never seen before – dazzle you can afford! Akuafoil gives you a wide range of CMYK colors with a sparkling foil finish and an ideal reflection that is priced to give you a true competitive advantage. State-of-the-art features allow you to produce large solid areas as well as reversed out areas of foil. You can produce foiled half tones, gradients and have multiple colors in foil on the same design. The design possibilities are limited only by your imagination, giving you an exquisite edge.
With Akuafoil, you can turn a wide range of CMYK colors into multi-colored foils. Akuafoil uses a special processed foil system that is applied under a four color process to create an array of foil colors. It's simple, affordable, and makes your prints stand out from the crowd.
Akuafoil set up
For an Akuafoil job, you must include an Akuafoil mask file along with your CMYK file. The mask file indicates where the Akuafoil will be applied. The file setup is the same as Spot UV. Use 100% K where Akuafoil needs to be applied and white where the Akuafoil is not applied.
As shown above, the file on the left is the normal CMYK print file. If you want the logo to be Akuafoil, then your Akuafoil mask file should look like the file on the right. The white indicates no Akuafoil and black 100% K indicates where the Akuafoil will be applied. When uploading, please remember to upload separate files.
Here are few things to keep in mind when creating your Akuafoil artwork:
Make sure the mask and CMYK print file are aligned. They should match exactly in size and position.
Akuafoil works best on lighter colors. The darker the CMYK color, the less vibrant the Akuafoil effect.
Do not use very thin or small text and artwork with Akuafoil. Use San Serif fonts above 12 point for best results.
If you have Akuafoil applied to a white area, it will have a plain silver Akuafoil look.
For better quality we recommend creating mask files in vector based programs such as Illustrator or CorelDRAW.
If you would like plain silver Akuafoil to print, make sure to have at least 15% K in the CMYK print file area in order to obtain the highest quality silver Akuafoil effect.
Make your message attention-grabbing and portable.
Compact & powerful
Rack cards are a classic and convenient way to promote your business or list service prices and menu items. You can easily place them in high-visibility areas, from hotel lobbies and retail shelves to reception desks and countertops. And when you highlight what your offer or what you can do, it can help increase foot traffic to your location. Their size makes them easy for people to grab and keep your contact details on hand.
Simple & attention-grabbing
Whether you’re a salon promoting a special deal or a design company showing off your work, custom rack cards are a blank canvas for your needs. With plenty of design options – including bright images, color blocks, QR codes and standout fonts – we can help you create a custom design to stand out from other rack cards on a display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have rack cards design tips?
(1) Yes – here are a few things to keep in mind as you design.
(2) Keep the front side simple. Include an enticing headline and tagline, but don’t overwhelm readers with too much text.
(3) Define your target audience. Tell customers how your product or service can help them. Add benefits. It’s good practice to use the back side of your rack cards to communicate some of the key benefits you offer.
(3) Use inspirational imagery. An attractive, relevant photo will help your rack card stand out and convey the benefits of your product or service.
(4) Tell readers what to do next. This is your call to action and it’s an essential element of any rack card. Whether it’s calling for a quote or visiting your website, make sure readers know how to connect with you.
