Uv Varnish Vs Gloss Lamination

Gloss dull or a special textured finish that is accomplished using a roller.

Uv varnish vs gloss lamination.

Pros cons of lamination vs. Uv coating uv coating pros. Uv coating is a process whereby a polymer resin changes from a liquid to a solid with the help of an ultraviolet light source. The coating can also be applied in numerous finish options such as.

Lamination offers good protection but the lamination process requires edge trimming which can increase production costs. Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. Protective covering including against scratching and fingerprints higher vibrancy. 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.

Uv coating serves as a direct replacement for lamination and provides the following benefits. They are less durable and less resistant to moisture than our laminates. With a gloss laminate you get a shiny polished finish. 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. Lamination can offer waterproofing where uv coating does not. The coating on gloss paper from the paper plant provides a harder print area for varnishes to lay on top of. 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. 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. Varnishes are really best for indoor applications and come in matte hi gloss or thermal transfer. It can be used as a spot covering to accent a particular image on the sheet or as an overall flood coating.

Both varnishes and laminations provide protection to your label. A clear liquid applied to printed surfaces for looks and protection. Ideal for labels that will be exposed to moisture abrasion light. However if your label is exposed to oils solvents agents or is in a high scuff environment lamination might be a safer choice.

It can be a gloss or a matt coating. Coating also provides scuff resistance. Low cost no additional cutting trimming required after coating as been applied fast looks just like lamination. Our varnishes have uv protection for fade 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.