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From a distance, sleeking and foil stamping can produce very similar-looking results. To determine what's best for your needs, it's important to understand the key differences between these two processes.

Foil stamping typically involves using metal or polymer custom-made dies to produce an embossed or debossed effect - making it ideal for long runs of static information such as books, wedding invitations, business cards, and greeting cards.

Sleeking is generally better suited for short-run, quick turnaround, variable data projects such as personalized invitations, tickets, coupons, and postcards. Sleeking doesn't require any custom-made dies, so it's more economically viable.

It often isn't a case of traditional foil stamping versus sleeking, as they both offer distinct advantages depending on your needs. Sleeking is for more accessible and cost-effective projects involving foil effects, while traditional foil stamping is ideal when an embossed or debossed effect is required.

With this in mind, Leech Group can provide you with the perfect solution - whatever your project and desired outcome!