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# Finishes & Coatings

Finishes glossary: soft touch, silk and velvet lamination, matte aqueous coating, standard gloss and UV coating compared.

6 answers about finishes & coatings.

- [What is a matte aqueous coating and does it prevent ink from rubbing off?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/what-is-a-matte-aqueous-coating-and-does-it-prevent-ink-from-rubbing-off)
- [What does standard gloss finish look like on business cards?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/what-does-standard-gloss-finish-look-like-on-business-cards)
- [What is aqueous coating?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/what-is-aqueous-coating)
- [What is cold foil?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/what-is-cold-foil)
- [What is soft-touch lamination?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/what-is-soft-touch-lamination)
- [Why is there cracking on my scoring job?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finishes-coatings/why-is-there-cracking-on-my-scoring-job)

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