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What Are The Benefits Of Using Spot UV Coating?
You have heard of Spot UV Coating or Spot UV Printing when it comes to packaging and printing. But what exactly is spot UV? Should you consider spot UV treatment for your printing? What is the best way to print spot UV on the packaging?
Let us look at what spot UV is and why you would want to include it in your printed packaging to make your items stand out.
What is Spot UV?
Spot UV is a popular coating technology that involves applying a high-gloss UV coating to a product and curing the varnish on the printed material with ultraviolet (UV) light. This process of spot UV printing adds a protective coating to the printed goods and gives the targeted spots a glossy, vibrant appearance. Spot UV and spot gloss are print finishing techniques in which a high-gloss UV coating is applied to a specific region of the final printed product. One of the main reasons for applying spot UV is to make your printed material's CMYK or PMS colors sparkle and appear more brilliant, so you can bring more attention to that specific region. If you apply a spot UV treatment to the corporate logo on your bespoke boxes or another packaging, it will have a great, glossy sheen to it. This allows your company to stand out with a more distinctive packaging design that is appealing to the eye. UV light is used to assist cure the coating that is applied to protect the package in this printing procedure. This not only helps to seal the color but also adds a protective covering to the product. UV coatings can range in appearance from glossy to highly reflecting. Spot UV coating, as the name implies, is a protective coating that is only applied to certain regions. The coating dries rapidly when this affected area is exposed to UV light, allowing designers to be more creative (and exact) with the covered area. Spot UV is a terrific method to keep the shine and give a protective layer to the parts of your packaging that matter the most.
What Is Blind Spot UV?
Blindspot UV is commonly utilized for darker-colored packaging; nonetheless, the blind spot UV technique is comparable to that of spot UV finish. The printing procedure is the same, but the design steps are slightly different, giving the finished product a unique creative impression.
How Blind Spot UV Is Different From Spot UV:
Blindspot UV is distinct from Spot UV in that it takes a different approach to design. The process for applying a high-gloss UV to a print area is the same. With spot UV, a mask file is established in the design that indicates where the UV coating should be applied by the press. Most of the time, the size and design of the logo or the place where you want to draw attention is properly matched by this mask. Because the spot UV gloss is clear, it can be used for purposes other than the logo. Spot UV finish, for example, can be applied to the entire package, even if it has lettering, without impairing reading. On a darker background, you can notice the results of blind spot UV better.
When spot UV coating is applied to a matte finished or uncoated form of packaging, the color beneath it appears more vibrant in contrast than it is. Similar hues, such as black, will appear darker. That is not to imply that this coating technique will not work on white or brightly colored packaging; it will, but the result will be different. The gloss appearance will be more subdued with spot UV printing, rather than being contrasted between darkness and light.
Benefits Of Using Spot UV Printing For Your Packaging:
There are several compelling reasons to include a hint of spot UV in your custom printed packaging. Some of the most notable advantages of spot UV include:
- Incredible Shine: The eye-catching and appealing appeal of a lustrous shine under direct or even more dim lighting is provided by the Spot UV treatment. It is aesthetically pleasing and provides a sophisticated touch to any box.
- High Clarity and Readability: While spot UV printing gives your retail packaging a glossy appearance, each word is still clearly legible and easy to read. This means you get the best of both worlds in terms of having a distinctive appearance that stands out while yet being easily legible from a distance.
- Smudge-Resistant: Packaging is frequently handled. Smudges and fingerprints can sometimes ruin your design, even though it is no one's fault. Spot UV can help prevent this by acting as a barrier between the custom packaging and the continual handling it receives.
- Ecologically Friendly and Safe: Because spot UV coating is so precise, the coating stays put and does not escape into the air, making it an excellent alternative for environmentally friendly packaging.
Are There Areas Where I Should not Use Spot UV Printing?
Spot UV printing is incredibly versatile and may be used on a variety of materials, including packaging. The only place where it is not advised may be on very thin packaging. Aside from that, employing a spot UV treatment on your packing box design has almost no limitations.
Using Spot UV Printing On Matte Finish:
A matte finish packaging design is a wonderful option for a spot UV finish. The high gloss brilliance of the spot UV coating gives an outstanding contract thanks to the more subdued matte background. This similar concept may be applied to spot UV coating, resulting in a stunning, elegant aesthetic that gives your finished packaging a more polished look. Spot UV coating is an option to explore if you want your package to seem quality but don't want to pay the higher price tag associated with high gloss printing.
Using Spot UV Printing On Matte Lamination:
Spot UV with matte lamination gives the finished printed material softness and sheen. When combined with spot UV printing, dark colors appear darker, which is a terrific method to make your brand stand out and attract attention. Consider matte or gloss lamination, what types of aqueous coating to apply, and whether embossing or debossing makes sense for your unique printing demands before deciding whether to use spot UV.
What About Raised Spot UV Printing?
People frequently request raised spot UV printing, however, this word does not exist in the printing field. Raised ink printing is the term that is frequently used instead. A transparent coating is applied over select regions of text, your logo, or other parts of your design in raised ink printing. This gives the packaging substance and style that can be felt when touched. The powder is applied to specific sections of a packaging design or text to give it a raised ink look. The ink is then heated, causing a chemical reaction that allows it to look raised by converting it into a firm gel that adds depth and contour.
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What If I Still Have Questions?
It is understandable if you have queries regarding how to print spot UV on your package. After all, you want your package to appear professional and attractive. And printing techniques such as spot UV, blind spot UV, and raised ink printing are all quite complex. At Halcon Packaging, we recognize that each customer has their own set of requirements and ideas for the perfect design. To learn more about spot UV coating and other techniques that can be utilized to assist create the perfect look for your package, please contact us.
Halcon Packaging can bring your concept to reality no matter what you're selling. We have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to accurately express your brand with many innovative ideas and packaging that sets your product apart.
