To achieve a varnish that really stands out hit the areas you want to highlight with gloss varnish then come back with a dull or matte varnish everywhere else.
Uv varnish vs gloss lamination.
Gloss semi gloss high gloss or a special textured finish that is accomplished.
Varnishes are really best for indoor applications and come in matte hi gloss or thermal transfer.
They are less durable and less resistant to moisture than our laminates.
Aqueous coating is water based and though it can be a good coating option for paper uv coating offers greater gloss and better protection.
However if your label is exposed to oils solvents agents or is in a high scuff environment lamination might be a safer choice.
Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light.
It can be a gloss or a matt coating.
With a gloss laminate you get a shiny polished finish.
The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as.
It can be used as a spot covering to accent a particular image on the sheet or as an overall flood coating.
Low cost no additional cutting trimming required after coating as been applied fast looks just like lamination.
Gloss dull or a special textured finish that is accomplished using a roller.
Pros cons of lamination vs.
The coating on gloss paper from the paper plant provides a harder print area for varnishes to lay on top of.
Uv coating can be a direct replacement for lamination and provides a protective covering that adds value to any document increasing the vibrancy and richness of its colours as well as protection from scratching and fingerprints.
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The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as.
It s also great if you want a more pronounced sheen and texture than varnish.
Laminations can cheapen the look of the label with a plastic appearance.
A clear liquid applied to printed surfaces for looks and protection.
Ideal for labels that will be exposed to moisture abrasion light.
Lamination can offer waterproofing where uv coating does not.
Uv coating is a process whereby a polymer resin changes from a liquid to a solid with the help of an ultraviolet light source.
When using a varnish or aqueous coating it is best to print on a gloss paper.
Uv coating serves as a direct replacement for lamination and provides the following benefits.
Our varnishes have uv protection for fade resistance.
Coating also provides scuff resistance.
On the other hand matte lamination offers a smooth no glare finish.
Lamination offers good protection but the lamination process requires edge trimming which can increase production costs.