A cost effective alternative to coatings, varnish is applied the same way CMYK inks are applied and provide a glossy, matte or satin finish to enhance your branding and artwork designs.
- Cost effective
- Enhances artwork designs
- Easily customizable
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Overview
Applied as a transparent ink, varnishes are a cost effective alternative to coatings and adds a higher perceived value to any product. Gloss varnishes have the ability to enhance and create more depth for your artwork designs while adding a protective layer to the surface of your packaging. Available in a glossy, matte or satin finish, varnishes are extremely versatile and open doors for new branding opportunities on any packaging type.
Surface Finishing
Matte
Minimal depth and shine is present on the surface. However, matte coatings provide a high degree of color density.
Gloss
Minimal depth and shine is present on the surface. However, matte coatings provide a high degree of color density.
Satin
The perfect balance between glossy and matte finishes, satin features medium shine and exceptional scuff resistance.
Strike-through matte
Using matte and gloss finishes, varnish is used to create patterns on the surface of packaging materials.