Gleaming and patterned metallic foils add unique, eye-catching dimension to any printed piece.  Combine Carlson’s FX process with plastic materials, and you have a stunning product that is sure to impress.

WHAT IS CHROME FX?

Chrome FX is a process where a silver (chrome) film is applied to a clear plastic material creating a unique effect (FX).  The “FX” part of the process is how the reverse printed 4-color process graphics interact with the film placed behind the graphics.  The film is not limited to just silver, but can be used with any metallic foil enhancing any product.​

CHROME OPTIONS

• Lite Bright Silver
• Wave
• Chrome Brush
• Sparkles

• Rainbow
• Pulsar
• Cracked Ice
• ​Prism

Many other patterns available or custom order your own unique pattern.

FX POSSIBILITIES

• Reverse print 4-color process graphics, which are    translucent, allowing the inks to interact with the film     giving it a metallized appearance.
• Use UV opaque whites to mask specific parts of the    print to create spot metallized areas.
• Add a raised coating outlining specific areas of the     art adding more dimension to the printed piece.

THE BENEFITS OF CHROME FX

• Infinite spectrum of color possibilities by using the film backer in harmony with the 4-color     process graphics
• Viability for a broader array of product applications, like packaging, POP, and more
• Using plastic as the printed layer adds durability to the overall piece
• Flexibility to produce large metallic-like areas or use opaque whites to call out solid areas creating contrasts between metallic and solid
• Professional differentiation making your packaging or marketing collateral stand out
• Full Coverage, Fine Details, Halftones, Heavy Coverage all can be achieved using Chrome FX
• Expanded sales and marketing opportunities — any run length possible