How is the brushed aluminum effect made on stickers?

Brushed aluminum is a silver metallic film with fine lines that look like brushed metal. The effect shows best under lighter colors.


The brushed aluminum effect

Brushed aluminum stickers are printed on a silver metallic film that looks like brushed metal. The film has fine, reflective lines that create the brushed texture. When light hits the surface, the lines reflect it and give the sticker a sleek, metallic sheen.

Colors

  • Lighter colors: The brushed effect shows clearly through the ink and adds depth.

  • Darker colors: The effect is still there but much less visible.

  • No metal look wanted in some areas? Add white ink under those parts.

Common uses

The material gives an industrial, premium look that works for branding, product labels and decoration.

Good to know

The material is a PET film with a permanent adhesive and handles -40°C to +90°C.

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  • Mirror stickers for a fully reflective metal look