Gloss
Soft to the touch with a more muted shine than other glossy coatings.
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Option · OP002
UV Coating
Cured by ultraviolet light, UV coatings dry fast and deliver the highest-quality gloss or matte finishes available.
- Fast drying
- Protects and enhances surface quality
- Highest-quality gloss / matte finish
Overview
UV coatings are applied as a liquid and cured with ultraviolet light to protect, enhance and harden packaging surfaces into a glossy or matte finish. Popular for luxury and shelf-ready packaging, gloss UV boosts artwork color for strong shelf impact. Compared with aqueous coating it offers higher gloss and better chemical/moisture resistance.
Key benefits
- Fast drying
- Protects and enhances surface quality
- Highest-quality gloss / matte finish
Best used with
- Rigid boxes
- Folding cartons
- Luxury retail
- Cosmetic packaging
- Shelf-ready packaging
Surface finishing
Matte
Minimal depth and shine on the surface, with a high degree of color density.
Related options
Spot Gloss UV
UV coating applied to specified areas to create unique, eye-catching designs. Ideal for enriching text and artwork.
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.
Lamination
Adheres a protective film to packaging surfaces for strength, durability and a water barrier. Gloss or matte.
Frequently asked questions
What you want to know about the ordering process
UV is typically greener and lower cost per unit; lamination resists tearing and moisture better. Luxury rigid boxes often combine matte lamination with spot UV.
Stand out on shelf with UV coating
We’ll help you choose gloss or matte UV for your project.