Tobias Reed
Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What is the difference between standard finish and UV coating on bookmarks?

Answer

On bookmarks, standard finish and UV coating describe two different levels of surface treatment. One is simply the printed ink itself, while the other is an added protective layer applied over the design.

  • Standard finish: refers to the buildup of ink on the paper surface, with no extra coating on top.
  • UV coating: an additional protective varnish layer cured over the printed design for extra durability and shine.
Standard finishUV coating
Extra layerNoYes, cured varnish
ShineNaturalHigh gloss
DurabilityStandardEnhanced

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