Uv Varnish Vs Gloss Lamination

With a gloss laminate you get a shiny polished finish.

Uv varnish vs gloss lamination.

It can be used as a spot covering to accent a particular image on the sheet or as an overall flood coating. Lamination can offer waterproofing where uv coating does not. Our varnishes have uv protection for fade resistance. On the other hand matte lamination offers a smooth no glare finish.

Aqueous coating is water based and though it can be a good coating option for paper uv coating offers greater gloss and better protection. Coating also provides scuff resistance. Lamination offers good protection but the lamination process requires edge trimming which can increase production costs. 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.

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. Uv coating is a process whereby a polymer resin changes from a liquid to a solid with the help of an ultraviolet light source. Ideal for labels that will be exposed to moisture abrasion light. Varnishes are really best for indoor applications and come in matte hi gloss or thermal transfer.

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. Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. A clear liquid applied to printed surfaces for looks and protection.

The coating on gloss paper from the paper plant provides a harder print area for varnishes to lay on top of. The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as. Pros cons of lamination vs. It can be a gloss or a matt coating.

Protective covering including against scratching and fingerprints higher vibrancy. Gloss dull or a special textured finish that is accomplished using a roller. Low cost no additional cutting trimming required after coating as been applied fast looks just like lamination. Both varnishes and laminations provide protection to your label.

The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as. However if your label is exposed to oils solvents agents or is in a high scuff environment lamination might be a safer choice. Uv coating uv coating pros. They are less durable and less resistant to moisture than our laminates.

Laminations can cheapen the look of the label with a plastic appearance.