Based in Henfield, West Sussex, Foilworks brings over 50 years of combined experience in traditional foil blocking, embossing, and laminating techniques. Working within the print and packaging markets—both for the print industry and directly for end customers—every job is completed in-house at our Sussex warehouse.
Foilworks — Bespoke Print Finishing
Henfield, West Sussex · Sizes B1 to A4
Print & Packaging Markets
Foil Blocking, Foiled Embossing, Laminating, Die Cutting & Finishing
50+ Years
Combined team experience in traditional print finishing
B1 to A4
Across paper, duplex board & polypropylene
100% In-House
Nothing outsourced—all work completed in our Sussex warehouse
10% Off
Introductory discount on your first order with Foilworks
Our Services · Sizes B1 to A4
Delivered to the highest quality across duplex board, paper, and polypropylene from size B1 down to A4. Click any service for full details or to enquire.
Hotfoil Printing · Gold Blocking
Applying metallic and coloured foils to company stationery, cartons, photo frames, notebooks, diaries, and more—catching the eye and adding real purchasing appeal.
Metallic Foil + Raised Image
The art of applying metallic foils to a substrate while raising the image—lifting your company logo or design so it stands out with extra tactile appeal.
Custom Shapes · Creasing · Packaging
Precision custom shape cutting and creasing from B1 down to A4 for packaging cartons, tab dividers, presentation folders, CD wallets, and bespoke print.
Blind Embossing · Raised to Print
Raising an image onto a substrate—either registered to print or achieved as subtle blind embossing—lifting key details off a flat printed document to raise your company profile.
Recessed Impression · Card & Covers
Pressing a clean recessed impression into heavy paper, duplex board, book covers, notebooks, diaries, or business cards—either blind or combined with metallic foil.
Protective & Decorative Film · B1 – A4
In-house traditional and commercial sheet laminating from A4 right up to B1—enhancing and protecting book covers, book jackets, packaging cartons, folders, and business cards.
Anti-Counterfeit & Decorative Holograms
Specialist holographic security foil application across paper, duplex board, and polypropylene to help protect tickets, vouchers, certificates, and branded packaging.
Automated Adhesive Tape Application
Fast, accurate automatic taping across flat sheets from A4 to B1 for presentation folders, CD wallets, point-of-sale displays, and bespoke packaging.
Sussex Warehouse · Trade & Direct
Complete bespoke post-print finishing under one roof in Henfield. With all work manufactured in Sussex, collection and delivery on completion is simple and arranged to suit your needs.
Bespoke Product Branding & Print Collateral
From bespoke foil branding of photo frames, notebooks, ringbinders, and diaries to commercial packaging and wedding stationery—click any item to enquire.
Interactive Finish Visualiser · Move Cursor Across Card to Preview Light Sheen
Compare metallic foils, holographic security foil, embossing, and debossing below—or ask our Henfield team for real physical samples.
Drop in a black-and-white or transparent logo—rendered locally in your browser with zero file uploads to any server.
Want to see and feel real finished sheets? Physical samples are available upon request from our Henfield team.
FOILWORKS
Bespoke Print Finishing
HENFIELD · WEST SUSSEX
CUSTOM ARTWORK PREVIEW · MOVE CURSOR FOR FOIL SHEEN
About Foilworks · Henfield, West Sussex
Based in Henfield, West Sussex, Foilworks provides bespoke print finishing solutions in Hove, Brighton, and throughout the South of England.
Our team has a combined experience of over 50 years in traditional foil blocking, embossing, and laminating techniques. Working within the print and packaging markets, we have built our reputation on flawless delivery combined with honest, professional consultancy and advice.
We provide services both to the print industry and directly to end customers. Because all work is completed in-house at our Sussex warehouse, local production means you can see your product in progress from start to finish—with collection and delivery arranged to suit your needs.
01. Trade & Direct
Whether you are a commercial printer looking for a reliable trade finishing partner or ordering branded frames, notebooks, stationery, or packaging directly, we look after your job through to completion.
02. Local Sussex Production
Every stage takes place under our own roof at Henfield Business Park, giving you direct visibility over your job from start to finish.
03. Consultancy & Samples
A professional member of staff is on hand to give honest, practical advice across paper, duplex board, and polypropylene, with samples available upon request.
04. Tailored Logistics
With all work manufactured in Sussex, collection or delivery on completion is simple and arranged around your schedule.
Optional Pre-Press Tool · Instant Artwork & Stock Check
Describe your planned stock and finish—or attach a draft PDF, SVG, or image—for practical pre-press guidance on stroke weights, small type, vector layers, and board suitability before submitting.
PRE-PRESS CHECKLIST PREVIEW
Advisory guidance only — final block suitability and press feasibility are always confirmed personally by our team in Henfield.
Reviewing your job & pre-press details… (0s)
Checking stroke tolerances, substrate behaviour, and die-making requirements.
Trade & Direct Pre-Press Guide
Whether you are supplying flat printed sheets for trade finishing or ordering bespoke foil-branded products directly, our team is happy to advise before you go to press.
01. Die & Foil Artwork
Supply vector PDF, SVG, AI, or EPS files set at 1:1 scale in 100% black (K) with all fonts converted to outlines, clearly separated from CMYK print layers.
02. Trade Sheet Supply
We run flat sheet formats from B1 down to A4 across paper, duplex board, and polypropylene. Get in touch before printing to confirm grip edges, lay marks, and overs allowance for your job.
03. Brand & Specimen Vector Pack
Download outlined vector SVGs for the Foilworks brand mark and A6 sample specimen die (`105mm × 148mm`).
Frequently Asked Questions
Please supply vector PDF, SVG, AI, or EPS artwork set in 100% solid black (K) at 1:1 scale, with all fonts converted to outlines and positioned in exact registration with any printed artwork. Avoid hairline strokes or very small reversed-out lettering that could fill in under heat and pressure—if you are unsure, send your file over and we will happily check it first.
We finish flat sheets ranging from B1 right down to A4 across paper, duplex board, and polypropylene. Alongside sheet work, we also undertake bespoke foil branding and debossing on finished items including photo frames, notebooks, ringbinders, diaries, wedding invites, book covers, book jackets, tab dividers, packaging cartons, and CD wallets.
Yes. We provide confidential, reliable trade print finishing to commercial printers across Brighton, Hove, Sussex, and the South of England, as well as working directly with brands, studios, and individuals.
Nothing is outsourced. Every job is undertaken in-house at our Henfield Business Park warehouse in West Sussex, so you can see your product in progress from start to finish, with collection and delivery arranged around your needs.
Yes—physical samples are available upon request so you can compare metallic foils, embossing depth, and laminates in person. New customers also receive 10% off their first order.
Contact Us · Brighton, Hove & Sussex
Please feel free to contact us for more information or to request samples. New customers receive 10% off their first order.
Factory Information
Unit EPhone
07972 148615Service 01
Sheet Sizes
B1 to A4
Materials
Paper, Duplex Board & Polypropylene
Ideal For
100% Outlined Curves · Zero Font Dependencies
All text is converted to pure vector paths at exact millimeter dimensions—ready for brass/magnesium die-making, print artwork, and signage.
A6 Specimen Card · 105mm × 148mm
1. A6 Sample Card — 100% Black Die Master
105mm × 148mm · Solid #000000 · Includes 0.25/0.50/1.00mm gauge
2. A6 Sample Card — Gold on Charcoal Proof
105mm × 148mm · Visual colour reference SVG
3. Brand Logo — 100% Black Die Master
120mm wide · Solid #000000 for foil & emboss blocks
4. Brand Logo — Primary Colour (Light Stock)
Brass #BC8E30 + Ink #111214 · Outlined curves
5. Brand Logo — Reversed (Dark Stock)
Gold #D6AE54 + White #FFFFFF · Outlined curves
