Holographic finish
A metallic, light-refracting layer applied over a silicone badge so the surface shifts colour as the angle of light changes.
What holographic means on a kit
Holographic finish is a top layer applied over a silicone badge. The surface contains microscopic structures that diffract light, so the badge shifts colour as the viewer's angle changes — silver to blue to violet to amber, depending on the specific holographic film used.
Underneath, the construction is identical to a standard silicone badge: a moulded silicone shape heat-pressed onto a sublimated base. The holographic film is the visible top surface.
How it actually looks
Three contexts:
- Daylight, outdoor matches — reads as a clean metallic. Subtle, premium.
- Floodlights / artificial light — the shift kicks in. The badge flickers between colours as players move.
- Photography — high-impact. This is the finish that gets the most reactions in match-day social posts.
Where holographic makes sense
It's the right call when the kit needs to do brand work as well as football work. Specifically:
- Clubs with a strong visual identity who want their kit to be photogenic.
- Charity matches or one-off events where the kit will be filmed or photographed.
- Semi-pro clubs whose home games are streamed.
- Squads who want a kit that's distinct from the rest of their league.
For straightforward grassroots league play, silicone is usually plenty.
Cost and trade-offs
Holographic at Peaq is +£12 per player on top of the £30 sublimated base — twice the cost of standard silicone.
Care is the same as silicone: wash inside out at 30°C, no tumble dryer, no ironing on the badge. The holographic top layer is robust but the same wash rules apply.