Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
Can raised spot UV be applied to sticker stock?
Answer
Raised spot UV is a specialty finish suited to premium card stocks rather than sticker stock. It shines on surfaces like business cards, postcards, greeting cards, and hang tags, where the raised gloss sits against a matte or soft-touch background.
- Why not stickers: sticker and label materials use different coatings and adhesives that are not built for a raised UV layer.
- Better for a glossy sticker look: high-gloss vinyl and similar finishes give shine and dimension on stickers.
- Rule of thumb: reserve raised spot UV for rigid card stock, and choose gloss or specialty sticker finishes for labels.
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