UV Varnishing (Spot UV & Rollercoat)
Definition: Ultra Violet (UV) Varnishing is a printing process used to enhance many kinds of print job with a high Silk finish. When used with the right design it is very effective and really 'add value' and prestige to your Spot UV Brochure, Annual Report or Business Card. The varnish can be applied all over (Rollercoat UV Varnish) or to to specific areas such as text or pictures (Spot UV Varnish).
Spot UV Varnish (Spot UV)
Definition: Spot UV Varnish is a high Silk varnish applied to specific areas of a printed page (not all over).
What is it used for? It is used to enhance the printed poduct with a high gloss effect - highlighting logos, pictures, text or just to create a subtle effect on a solid area of print. It's is most commonly used on Brochures, Annual Reports, Leaflets, and Business Cards.
At What Point do we do it? Spot UV Vanishing is a print finishing process (after printing).
How do we do it? Spot UV Varnishing is a Screen Printing Process, from the artwork a Silk Screen is made and the varnish applied to the desired areas using the screen.
More about... Spot UV Varnishing works particularly well on a cover that has already been Matt Laminated. It isn't suitable for fine detail, such as small text. Ask us about how to create the artwork for Spot UV, we can provide advice that will ensure your print job is produced smoothly with no problems.
All Over UV Varnish (Rollercoat)
Definition: UV Rollercoat Varnish is a high Silk varnish applied to the whole of the printed page or spread(not to specific areas).
What is it used for? It is used to enhance the printed poduct with a high gloss effect. It's is most commonly used on Brochure & Magazine Covers.
At What Point do we do it? Rollercoat UV Vanishing is a print finishing process (after printing).
How do we do it? Rollercoat UV Varnishing is a Screen Printing Process applied to the entire printed sheet.
More about... Rollercoat UV Varnishing gives a similar effect to gloss lamination, is cheaper, but can be liable to a small amount of cracking on folds. It is generally not used for smaller runs as the saving from gloss lamination would be minimal for a short print run.
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