Custom Crystal-Line Doming & 3D Labels
Design your decals with dimension and durability
The art of resin and the art of printing come together to create a stunning, high-quality label, a unique combination of durability and visual appeal. Domed decals create a 3D, glossy finish that shows off your branding while offering long-lasting protection against wear and tear.
Whether you're showcasing your brand on a trailer, a piece of industrial equipment, or handheld power tools, Empire’s custom crystal-line domed decals provide functional, durable design to your branding needs.
Top benefits of brand identification with doming
- Brings polish and depth to logos and product names
- Durable domed decals offer scratch-proof surfaces and rugged durability in challenging environments
- Presents a high-quality, high-tech aesthetic
- Holds up to cleaning and frequent handling
- Versatile design with indoor and outdoor applications
Selective doming and more! Elevate your brand identity with crystal-line doming (PDF)
Use case for doming labels
Aesthetically pleasing branding
Doming gives your brand name a premium, sophisticated touch with smooth, polished surfaces for appliances, electronics, and machinery.
Rugged design for outdoor applications
For trailers, outdoor equipment, and watercraft, durable, UV-resistant resins used for domed labels keep your brand visible, attractive, and true to color for the product's life.
Functional protection in harsh environments
Domed decals stand up to cleaning chemicals and moisture, providing a durable, low-maintenance surface for medical devices, exercise equipment, and control panels without peeling or fading.
7 ways to enhance your logo with 3D labels & doming effects
Crystal-Line doming
A top layer of two-component polyurethane on a printed decal lends your logo a high-gloss finish while providing lasting durability.
Helix doming
Helix Dome™ is a method using clear, non-yellowing polymer coating applied over metal. Enhances your nameplates and brand identity while adding protection against UV exposure, dents and scratches. With automotive-grade and marine-grade options, Helix Dome™ is ideal for outdoor applications.
ShimmerCal
Make your logo sparkle and gleam with a metallic effect that catches the light—and the eye—adding a touch of elegance to your brand.
Embossing
Raises specific areas of the design to create a tactile, raised surface that adds texture and creates an aesthetically pleasing multi-layered appearance.
Learn more about our embossing services
Traditional doming
Floods the entire decal with resin to its edge to create a domed “lens” effect that adds depth and dimension to a flat design.
Free-form doming
Uses doming liquid to highlight specific shapes and characters for a unique 3D effect that makes specific characters stand out. Frequently deployed for uniquely shaped logos and designs.
Selective doming
Applies doming liquid to selected areas, perfect for overlays to enhance the tactile experience or functionality for the end user.
Constructing a domed label: A peek at the layers
Polymer coating
We use a crystal-clear, two-component polymer coating that’s UV resistant and scratch-proof, ensuring long-lasting protection and the finishing touches to bring your brand into focus.
Printed decal
Our advanced printing technologies bring design and lettering to life in vivid color, ensuring sharp and vibrant results.
Durable adhesive backing
We’ll identify a 3M™ pressure-sensitive adhesive that meets your needs. 3M™ VHBTM tape is the top choice for permanent bonding to virtually any surface.
Learn more about 3M VHB adhesive
Liner backing
Easy-peel liner backing with options tailored to your assembly needs. Choose from larger liner sheets or individual parts.
Why Empire? Exceptional quality & service
Advanced printing technologies
A high-impact domed decal starts with exceptional quality in color and print. Empire’s sophisticated color matching and printing capabilities create a faithful, sharp, true-to-life rendering to put your brand in the best possible light.
Custom shaping
Empire’s die-cutting capabilities can replicate any 2D shape, with the ability to kiss-cut doming labels to the carrier.
Artwork verification
Our top-notch design team will thoroughly review your design specifications so you can be confident the finished product looks as polished and professional as you envision.
Get the roadmap to effective doming effects with our detailed specifications.
Are you the artist? See our doming art specs (PDF)
Rapid prototyping
Before you commit to a full-scale production, test drive one or more concepts with our quick turnaround prototypes.
Learn more about the process
Case Studies/Testimonials
"When a leading bow manufacturer experienced ongoing
issues with its domed logo decals dislodging during use, it sought a solution that
would keep their name right in front of their customer’s faces—literally.
"Moving the branded decal was not an option, so Empire set out to test a variety of
material and adhesive combinations to find one better suited to the world of
archery. Application testing was done, putting various labels through
the paces of actual bow operation. Adhesive testing identified the
best alternative, and both Empire and the customer had a
high level of confidence following the review of the data.
Since implementing the new domed logo application,
the company hasn’t reported any instances of adhesive
failure, giving them peace of mind that their brand visibility
will remain intact."
— Mathews Archery case study
Make your brand pop with Empire crystal-line domed labels
At Empire, we specialize in making your brand stand out. Our high-quality printing services, enhanced by our doming expertise, give your logo lasting polish and flair.
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