Tet 2026 packaging trends: Lunar New Year 2026 – the Year of the Horse (Water element) is expected to mark a booming season for the packaging industry as consumer demand for shopping, gifting, and festive consumption rises sharply.
In the fierce competition on display shelves, beautiful – durable – premium packaging becomes the key weapon that helps brands capture customer attention.
Based on real order data from HyunTech Holdings – a factory specializing in Heat Transfer Film & IML printing with Korean-standard technology – here are 5 major Tet 2026 packaging trends businesses must know to gain a competitive advantage.

1. Tet 2026 Packaging Colors: Lucky – Modern – In Line with the Water Element
Since 2026 belongs to the Water element, the trending color palette focuses on:
🎨 1.1. Blue tones (Lucky Color)
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Symbolizes luck and peace
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Pairs well with gold & silver
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Ideal for food, cosmetics, and gift packaging
🎨 1.2. Gold & Silver Metallic
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Creates a premium, luxurious look
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Perfect with Heat Transfer Film and Hot Stamping
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Popular for Tet gift boxes and premium product lines
🎨 1.3. Deep Red – Classic Red
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Traditional Tet color
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Becomes more modern when combined with gloss or matte finishes
HyunTech Holdings notes that Tet 2026 orders mainly revolve around these three color groups—especially gold and blue—matching the zodiac symbol of 2026: the bold, free-spirited Horse.
2. Tet 2026 Visual Motifs: Minimal – Refined – Symbolic
🌸 2.1. Horse Symbol – The Key Visual of 2026
Trending styles include:
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Running horse silhouette
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Stylized or abstract horse patterns
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Gold/silver metallic horse designs
With HyunTech’s Heat Transfer Film (7–11 color gravure system), horse details are sharp and vivid.
🌸 2.2. Modernized peach & apricot blossoms
Line-art, semi-flat, or metallic designs create a traditional yet modern feel.
🌸 2.3. Calligraphy “Phúc – Lộc – Thọ – Tài”
With effects such as:
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Glitter
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Metallic
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Mirror gloss
Ideal for cosmetics and premium food gift packaging.
🌸 2.4. Vietnamese heritage patterns (bronze drum, flowing clouds, stylized motifs)
Repeating patterns create a rich, premium look.
3. Tet 2026 Packaging Design Styles: Premium – Minimal – Key Visual Focused
From over 400+ Tet designs printed at HyunTech, these three styles will dominate:
★ 3.1. Minimal Luxury
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Few words, more visual impact
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Muted background + metallic accents
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Ideal for cosmetics, premium foods, home goods
★ 3.2. Premium Metallic
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Gold/silver as main tones
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Works extremely well with metallic Heat Transfer Film
★ 3.3. Modern Tradition
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Peach/apricot blossoms combined with red or blue
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A balance of tradition and youthful energy
4. Leading Printing Technologies for Tet 2026
HyunTech Holdings is among the few factories in Vietnam with 7–11 color gravure printing lines, ideal for Tet production peak.
Here are the top 3 printing technologies for Tet 2026:
4.1. Heat Transfer Film – The No.1 Choice for Plastic Packaging
Advantages:
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Bright, vivid colors
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Strong adhesion, no peeling
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Metallic, gradient, 3D effects
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Fast mass production
Applications for Tet 2026:
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Tet candy boxes
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Plastic cups, containers, trays
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Household items
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Cosmetic bottles, jars, lids
HyunTech commitments:
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Excellent adhesion on PP, PET, ABS
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High-quality metallic colors, no smudging
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Fast delivery (2–5 days)
4.2. IML (In-Mold Labeling) – Premium Solution for Food Packaging
Why it’s trending in 2026:
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Seamless, elegant surface
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Permanent, long-lasting print
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Superior moisture and impact resistance
Applications:
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Tet snack & nut containers
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Premium food gift boxes
HyunTech provides both PP/PE IML films and high-quality offset printing.
4.3. Metallic & Hot Foil Effects
Perfect for:
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Premium gift packaging
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Tet gift sets
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High-end cosmetics
HyunTech offers:
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Gold
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Silver
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Hologram
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Chrome gloss effects
5. Tet 2026 Packaging Suggestions by Industry
• Food – Snacks – Dried Goods
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Red/blue tones
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Horse + apricot blossom motifs
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Metallic film
• Cosmetics – Gifts
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Gold tones
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Minimal luxury design
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Premium Heat Transfer Film
• Household Products
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Anti-scratch transfer film
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Large, standout visuals
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Mirror gloss effect
• Beverages – Packaged Foods
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Modern-traditional motifs
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IML for premium plastic containers
6. Why Choose HyunTech Holdings for Tet 2026 packaging trends?
✔ High capacity – Guaranteed Tet deadlines
7–11 color gravure technology with Korean standards.
✔ Special Tet effects
Metallic, chrome, hologram, matte…
✔ Professional Design & R&D Support – FREE
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Color consultation according to zodiac elements
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Print optimization
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Adhesion testing for all materials
✔ Made in Vietnam – No waiting for imports
→ Cuts lead time by 40–60% vs. importing film from China.
✔ Flexible pricing for the Tet peak season
Supports both large enterprises and small workshops.
7. Conclusion: Tet 2026 Packaging Must Be Beautiful – Premium – Durable
The Tet 2026 market will compete heavily in color, motif, and finishing quality.
To boost sales, businesses need not only good products but also stunning, trend-driven packaging.
HyunTech Holdings is ready to support with:
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Premium Heat Transfer Film
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High-quality IML printing
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Outstanding metallic effects
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Fast production – competitive pricing – Korean-standard quality
🔥 Want free Tet 2026 film samples?
🔥 Need design support or a price quote?
👉 Contact HyunTech Holdings now!
Our technical and design teams will assist from A–Z to help you create Tet packaging that is beautiful, unique, and highly saleable.
HyunTech Holdings – Print the Future
HYUN-TECH HOLDINGS JSC
• Office: BT11, Eurowindow River Park, Dong Anh, Hanoi, Vietnam
• HyunTech Factory Hung Yen: 312 Nguyen Van Linh, Duong Hao, Hung Yen
• Transfer Printing Workshop: Doai Village, Vinh Thanh, Hanoi
📞 Hotline: 0332.837.260 – 08888.1.3333
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