In hot foil stamping, which is also referred to as foil printing, rolls of a pigment or a metallic foil are used. It is available in both matte and glossy finishes, as well as a wide assortment of colors — typically gold, silver, copper and holographic metallic. In addition, various patterns can be applied, or pastel foil, a flat opaque color, or a white special film-backed material. The foil material used in hotstamping is composed of several layers, including a polyester carrier,