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type: faq
title: "What is UV Coating?"
description: "UV coating is a shiny, high-gloss coating applied to printed material and then cured with an ultraviolet light, which is where the UV name comes from. The"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is UV Coating?

UV coating is a shiny, high-gloss coating applied to printed material and then cured with an ultraviolet light, which is where the UV name comes from. The

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