Embossing on folders (Cyprus)
Embossing on folders in Cyprus — 100-ton press on paperboard folders with raised relief. Runs from 30 units, 5–7 business day lead time from Limassol.
Why embossing on a paperboard folder is the right call for raised-relief premium document folders
A Nicosia law firm wanted 200 branded A4 folders for client-handover document packs, each carrying a 70×40 mm raised-relief logo on the front cover. Debossing recessed the logo but the firm wanted the raised-relief look for premium presentation. Embossing at 100-ton hydraulic press with a male-female die set raised the logo at 0.5 mm depth on the 350 gsm paperboard cover, finished the run in 6 business days. Cost: €8.40 per folder on a 320×240 mm 350 gsm paperboard A4 document folder.
Models and materials that work with embossing on a folder
Embossing works on paperboard (350-450 gsm). The standard grade is 320×240 mm 350 gsm paperboard A4 folder. The premium tier is 320×240 mm 450 gsm paperboard A4 folder at +€1.40 per folder for premium client handover. Blind embossing (no ink fill) is the standard; registered embossing (with ink fill in the recessed areas) is available at +€0.80 per folder. Print placements: front-centre (70×40 mm standard, max 100×60 mm), back-centre (70×40 mm).
Embossing specifics: 100-ton press, depth, and finish
Standard production: brass or magnesium male-female die pair at €280 setup, 100-ton hydraulic press at 0.5 mm depth on 350 gsm paperboard, 30-second press time per folder. The male die pushes the paperboard into the female die to create a raised-relief mark. The die pair is reusable for future re-orders at no extra cost. The embossed mark is permanent and survives years of daily carry.
Bundling and packaging
Folders ship individually in 330×250 mm poly sleeves (€0.20 per sleeve uplift) or in a kraft gift box (€1.40 per box uplift) for VIP tiers. Bulk deliveries go in master cartons of 30 folders each.
Runs, lead times, and budgets
MOQ is 30 units. 200-unit runs unlock volume pricing (–€1.20 per unit). Lead time is 5–7 business days. EUR per unit at 200-quantity on a 320×240 mm 350 gsm paperboard A4 folder with single-position front-centre embossing: €8.40 (350 gsm) to €11.20 (450 gsm). Setup fee €280 per male-female die pair.
Cyprus context for embossed folders
Embossed folders in Cyprus are most often ordered by Nicosia law firms and accounting practices for client-handover document packs (100–400 units), Limassol banks for top-tier client onboarding kits (50–200 units), and Nicosia public-sector agencies for visiting-dignitary folders (50–150 units). The peak season is September–November (back-to-office).
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest embossing size on a folder?
The standard front-centre placement is 70×40 mm; the maximum is 100×60 mm on a 450 gsm folder.
Can embossing reproduce a photographic image?
No — embossing is a single-depth process and cannot reproduce photographs or gradients. Choose digital printing or UV printing instead.
Can embossing include a coloured foil fill?
Yes — coloured foil fill in the raised mark is available at +€0.80 per folder (gold, silver, copper).
How durable is embossing on a paperboard folder?
The embossed mark is permanent and survives years of daily carry.
Can each folder carry a unique name?
Yes — variable-data embossing is included up to 30 unique names. Above 30 we charge €0.40 per unique name.
Can embossing print on PU leather?
Limited — PU leather embosses but the depth is shallower (0.3 mm) and the mark is less crisp. Choose debossing on PU leather instead.
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