Definition of spot high gloss UV varnish

For a better understanding of what printers mean when they talk about spot high gloss UV varnish, this term is probably worth breaking down into its component parts:

Spot

This means that the finish can be applied to just part of a page (unlike a technique such as gloss lamination which must be applied to the whole page).

High Gloss

Glossiness is a description of how reflective something is. High gloss means that the area treated will be highly reflective.

UV Varnish

The UV stands for ultraviolet. When dry, a thin coating of varnish cured by UV light creates the shiny finish we’re looking for.

Uses for spot UV varnish

Uses for spot UV varnish

This deluxe technique adds glamour to your printed materials. We most frequently apply spot UV varnish to the covers of brochures and leaflets advertising high-end products and bespoke services. However, we have also used the technique on business cards, book covers and flyers. Highlighting lettering or a company logo is a popular and effective use of Spot UV varnish.

For maximum contrast, you can combine a Spot High Gloss UV Varnish with a Matte finish laminate.

Other finishes

Binding Binding

Stitching, sewing and binding printed materials into multi-page volumes.

 Die Cutting Die Cutting

Cutting basic shapes and marking precision creases.

 Embossing/Debossing Embossing/ Debossing

Designs and lettering pressed into paper and card, so they appear in relief/intaglio.

 Foil Blocking Foil Blocking

Apply metal foil to a surface to highlight lettering or make a striking design.

 Lamination Lamination

A thin film of plastic is bonded to the whole page.

 Laser Cutting Laser Cutting

Cutting intricate designs and patterns into paper or card.

 Spot Colour printing Spot Colour printing

Combine 4-colour process with a spot colour in a single print run.

 Spot UV varnish Spot UV varnish

High gloss finish applied to specific areas of the page.

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