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 light hardens the coating almost instantly for a smooth, protective, glass-like finish. Look: a bright, reflective, high-gloss surface that makes colors pop. Protection: adds resistance to scuffs, smudges, and fingerprints. Full or spot: can flood the whole sheet or be applied only to select areas as spot UV. Writing: glossy UV is hard to write on, so leave an uncoated area if people will add notes by hand. Good for: business cards, postcards, and covers that need durability and shine.

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What is UV Coating?

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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 light hardens the coating almost instantly for a smooth, protective, glass-like finish.

Look: a bright, reflective, high-gloss surface that makes colors pop.
Protection: adds resistance to scuffs, smudges, and fingerprints.
Full or spot: can flood the whole sheet or be applied only to select areas as spot UV.
Writing: glossy UV is hard to write on, so leave an uncoated area if people will add notes by hand.
Good for: business cards, postcards, and covers that need durability and shine.

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