Gloss
Soft to the touch with a more muted shine than other glossy coatings.
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Option · OP003
Soft Touch Coating
Popular for its velvety finish. Fast-drying and fingerprint resistant, ideal for communicating luxury.
- Fast drying
- Fingerprint resistant
- Velvety finish
Overview
Soft touch coatings deliver a muted, soft-to-the-touch finish. Fast-drying and fingerprint resistant, they are popular in luxury, automotive and cosmetics packaging to raise perceived value and reinforce a high-end brand feel. Unlike soft-touch lamination, this is a thin coating layer without a film.
Key benefits
- Fast drying
- Fingerprint resistant
- Velvety finish
Best used with
- Rigid boxes
- Folding cartons
- Cosmetics
- Automotive accessories
- Luxury gifts
Surface finishing
Matte
Minimal depth and shine on the surface, with a high degree of color density.
Related options
Soft Touch / Silk Lamination
A matte finish soft to the touch. Peach-skin velvety texture that adds elegance to any packaging.
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.
Spot Gloss UV
UV coating applied to specified areas to create unique, eye-catching designs. Ideal for enriching text and artwork.
Frequently asked questions
What you want to know about the ordering process
Coating is a thin lacquer-style layer; lamination bonds BOPP film. Lamination is more waterproof and pairs better with foil, spot UV and embossing; coating can be faster and more economical.
Let customers feel your brand
Coating or lamination? We’ll choose based on budget and protection needs.