Gloss
Soft to the touch with a more muted shine than other glossy coatings.
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Option · OP001
Aqueous Coating
Popular for being fast-drying and soft to the touch, aqueous coatings are water-based and a great eco-friendly alternative across packaging materials.
- Dries quickly
- Scuff and fingerprint resistant
- Cost-effective and eco-friendly
Overview
Applied to the entire surface, aqueous coatings are water-based and a great eco-friendly alternative to other coatings. Fast-drying and scuff-resistant, they protect artwork, improve surface tension and durability, and deliver a glossy, matte or satin finish that enhances color quality. Commonly used for high-quality brochures, retail packaging and food packaging.
Key benefits
- Dries quickly
- Scuff and fingerprint resistant
- Cost-effective and eco-friendly
Best used with
- Rigid boxes
- Folding cartons
- Corrugated
- Food packaging
- Retail packaging
Surface finishing
Matte
Minimal depth and shine on the surface, with a high degree of color density.
Satin
The balance between gloss and matte. Medium shine with exceptional scuff resistance.
Related options
UV Coating
Cured by ultraviolet light, UV coatings dry fast and deliver the highest-quality gloss or matte finishes available.
Varnish
A cost-effective alternative to coatings. Applied like CMYK inks for a glossy, matte or satin finish.
Soft Touch Coating
Popular for its velvety finish. Fast-drying and fingerprint resistant, ideal for communicating luxury.
Frequently asked questions
What you want to know about the ordering process
Aqueous coating is applied as a liquid on press and is not a film layer; lamination bonds a plastic film to the surface. Coating is greener and faster; lamination offers stronger mechanical protection.
Protect your packaging with aqueous coating
Request a quote for the right finish. We’ll confirm the surface with a sample.