Uv Varnish Vs Gloss Lamination

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 varnish vs gloss lamination.

On the other hand matte lamination offers a smooth no glare finish. 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. Uv coating is a process whereby a polymer resin changes from a liquid to a solid with the help of an ultraviolet light source. Our varnishes have uv protection for fade resistance.

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. Gloss semi gloss high gloss or a special textured finish that is accomplished. When using a varnish or aqueous coating it is best to print on a gloss paper. With a gloss laminate you get a shiny polished finish.

Uv coating serves as a direct replacement for lamination and provides the following benefits. Varnishes are really best for indoor applications and come in matte hi gloss or thermal transfer. Both varnishes and laminations provide protection to your label. It s also great if you want a more pronounced sheen and texture than varnish.

Coating also provides scuff resistance. Ideal for labels that will be exposed to moisture abrasion light. Lamination can offer waterproofing where uv coating does not. Lamination offers good protection but the lamination process requires edge trimming which can increase production costs.

Laminations can cheapen the look of the label with a plastic appearance. However if your label is exposed to oils solvents agents or is in a high scuff environment lamination might be a safer choice. The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as. Aqueous coating is water based and though it can be a good coating option for paper uv coating offers greater gloss and better protection.

Pros cons of lamination vs. Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. 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.

It can be used as a spot covering to accent a particular image on the sheet or as an overall flood coating. The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as. They are less durable and less resistant to moisture than our laminates. Uv coating uv coating pros.

It can be a gloss or a matt coating.