Selective gloss contrast

Spot UV for Packaging

Spot UV applies a clear high-gloss coating to selected artwork areas, creating visual and tactile contrast against matte printed packaging.

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Specification guide

Choosing the right option

The effect is especially noticeable on dark colours and matte lamination. It can highlight logos, patterns, photography details or typographic elements without changing the whole surface.

Good registration and suitable minimum line sizes are important. Spot UV artwork is normally supplied as a separate solid vector layer aligned to the print file.

Key advantages

What this option can add

High-gloss contrast

Matched to the product, structure, artwork and production quantity rather than selected in isolation.

Tactile brand detail

Matched to the product, structure, artwork and production quantity rather than selected in isolation.

Selective emphasis

Matched to the product, structure, artwork and production quantity rather than selected in isolation.

Premium visual depth

Matched to the product, structure, artwork and production quantity rather than selected in isolation.

Suitable applications

Where it works well

Cosmetic cartons
Presentation folders
Luxury sleeves
Retail gift packaging

Production notes

Confirm before artwork approval

Provide a separate 100% black vector mask.
Avoid very fine details across folds.
Confirm coating compatibility with the lamination.

Frequently asked questions