1. Pink metallic labels with gold accents on stacked Malmö Streetlab Bearings tins
  2. Three SLAP beer cans from Kudos Brewing Co. with blue, black and yellow labels

Custom Labels Metallic

Metallic labels add a beautiful shimmer to your packaging, bringing out the details in your design and giving your products that extra something on the shelf.

Shape

Material

Finish

Size, inch (WxH)

Quantity

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Metallic shine

Details that catch the light

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Full or partial effect

Shine where you want it

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Works with any color

Not just gold and silver

Make an impression with metallic

There's a reason metallic finishes are a favorite in packaging. They bring a premium feel to even the simplest designs, adding character without overcomplicating things.

Inspired by polished metals and reflective surfaces, these labels give your artwork a whole new dimension. Logos feel bolder, details catch the light, and even minimal designs get that extra edge. A great choice when you want your packaging to look as good as the product inside.

Two metallic Alligator Heartbreak IPA beer labels, one matte and one glossy, with an alligator in sunglasses on a tropical beach

Choose metallic labels if you...

  • Want your packaging to stand out on a crowded shelf

  • Sell products where the packaging is part of the experience

  • Want a label that feels special without being loud

  • Laminate: protects the label from water, oils and scratches

Rolls of labels with green "One Way" arrows stacked in a pile on a white background.

Be inspired. Get creative.

Check out how brands use metallic labels to make their products shine.

Pink and gold metallic labels on stacked Malmö Streetlab Bearings tins with a red fish graphic

Metallic labels by @streetlab

Hands holding a bag of Ember Goods Golden Hour coffee with a metallic label against a sky backdrop

Metallic label by @embergoods

Peeling a purple mirror heart label off a roll in the Klin d'oeil shop window

Metallic labels by @klin.doeil

Two rolls of sample labels marked "Matte Metallic" and "Matte Clear", with an Alligator IPA label and Sweet Tooth Candy Shop labels

Metallic labels by @thecreativepain

A little shine goes a long way

Metallic labels give you plenty of room to experiment. You can go all in with a fully metallic look or use the effect on selected parts of your design. A reflective logo, subtle accents, or a metallic background can give your packaging a completely different feel without changing the artwork itself.

The color makes a difference, too. Gold brings a classic, more luxurious look, while silver feels clean and modern. Or why not try metallic pink for something a little less traditional? It's all about choosing a finish that fits your brand and the impression you want to make.

Three beer cans with custom labels for Kudos Brewing Co.'s SLAP beers, with bold lettering in a metallic silver finish

Good to know about metallic labels

  • Choose your laminate

  • Full-color print + white ink for vibrant, high-impact designs

  • Silver metallic film with permanent adhesive

  • Handles moisture and everyday handling

  • Barcodes work best in black on a white background

  • PVC-free

  • FSC®-certified liner

  • No setup costs

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FAQ Metallic Labels

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Brands that stick with StickerApp

Yamay Sauce

"At Yamay, we order labels from StickerApp for our products and are thrilled with the results. The stickers come in convenient rolls, ideal for our bottle application process, and the quality exceeds our expectations. The seamless ordering process and exceptional support from their staff make StickerApp a standout choice. We highly recommend them."

Yamay Amakuchi Soy Sauce yamaysauce.com
Omnipollo logo

"StickerApp is a perfect match for us with their variety of materials, short lead times, and efficient customer support. We appreciate the ability to control cutlines directly in our original files. We use StickerApp for both merch stickers and beer labels for our small batch exclusives. Their worldwide delivery suits our operations in Tokyo and Sweden perfectly."

Omnipollo omnipollo.com/
Crooked moon brewing

"StickerApp consistently offers outstanding service and product quality while creating unique products, even if it means taking risks. They provide comprehensive solutions, including labels, stickers, and graphic consulting. This is why we, Daniel Torisson and Jacob Pedersen, founders of Crooked Moon Brewing, collaborate with StickerApp."

Crooked Moon Brewing crookedmoonbrewing.com/