Uv Varnish Vs Gloss Lamination

With a gloss laminate you get a shiny polished finish.

Uv varnish vs gloss lamination.

Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as. When using a varnish or aqueous coating it is best to print on a gloss paper. 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.

Our varnishes have uv protection for fade resistance. Uv coating serves as a direct replacement for lamination and provides the following benefits. Pros cons of lamination vs. Varnishes are really best for indoor applications and come in matte hi gloss or thermal transfer.

Gloss dull or a special textured finish that is accomplished using a roller. Lamination can offer waterproofing where uv coating does not. Uv coating uv coating pros. It can be a gloss or a matt coating.

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. Low cost no additional cutting trimming required after coating as been applied fast looks just like lamination. However if your label is exposed to oils solvents agents or is in a high scuff environment lamination might be a safer choice.

Coating also provides scuff resistance. Aqueous coating is water based and though it can be a good coating option for paper uv coating offers greater gloss and better protection. Laminations can cheapen the look of the label with a plastic appearance. The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as.

Protective covering including against scratching and fingerprints higher vibrancy. It can be used as a spot covering to accent a particular image on the sheet or as an overall flood coating. Ideal for labels that will be exposed to moisture abrasion light. Both varnishes and laminations provide protection to your label.

They are less durable and less resistant to moisture than our laminates. Gloss semi gloss high gloss or a special textured finish that is accomplished. Purpose driven protection by jeremy goldstein on may 6 2013 11 34 00 am the purpose of a coating is to protect the printed piece from dirt smudges fingerprints scratching etc. It s also great if you want a more pronounced sheen and texture than varnish.

The coating on gloss paper from the paper plant provides a harder print area for varnishes to lay on top of.