What is spot gloss finish?

Spot Gloss (spot UV) is a coating that’s applied on top of your card to highlight certain parts. The spot UV finish adds a subtle, shiny smooth surface to any element you want to stand out.

How does spot gloss work?

Spot UV is the final finish in the printing process. This means that all ink layers are laid down, any paper lamination is added, and the drying process completed first. The Spot UV is then printed on top of the paper, as a clear gloss, and then dried for the finished result.

What is spot UV gloss?

FAQs – Spot Gloss Business Cards Spot Gloss (spot UV) is a coating that’s applied on top of your card to highlight certain parts. The spot UV finish adds a subtle, shiny smooth surface to any element you want to stand out.

Is Spot UV raised?

Spot UV is a flat finish of a shiny layer that goes on the exact spot where you would like your printed piece to have an area of a high gloss coating. Raised Spot UV is the same process, except the UV that gets applied stands out from the product, that if you run your fingers over the card you will feel the UV.

Which is better a glossy finish or matte finish?

First, a glossy finish can be more vulnerable to scratches and fingerprints. If that’s the case, you should handle your photos as little as possible. You may want to protect them in a photo album or frame. A glossy finish can also cause unwanted glare when viewed from different angles.

What’s the difference between spot UV and spot gloss?

Finally, over a silk coating or similar smooth matte finish, spot UV gloss creates a difference in texture which results in a pleasant and luxurious effect felt by rubbing a thumb or finger across the business card. Spot gloss silk business cards with silver foil stamping and two corners rounded.

What’s the difference between Matte and gloss photos?

Besides the obvious difference between a layer of gloss versus no layer of gloss, glossy photos don’t stand up to the quality of matte images if your image has a low contrast or pastel colors. While the color will remain true, the glare from a glossy finish makes it more challenging to see the contrast than a matte photo.

Which is better matte or Lustre photo finish?

Both metallic and matte photo finishes are made to last, but metallic prints, like the other finishes with gloss (glossy and lustre) are more susceptible to fingerprints. What are the best finishes for you? Whichever finish you choose will ultimately depend on your style.