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What is Spot UV?
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What is Spot UV?
Spot UV is a clear glossy coating applied to selected areas to create contrast, shine or texture.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
What to know before you specify it.
It is commonly used over matte lamination on logos, patterns or key graphics. Artwork requires a separate registered UV layer, usually supplied as vector shapes. Very fine detail, fold positions and substrate movement must be considered before specifying the effect.
USE IT IN A REAL JOB
A guide is not a substitute for the production specification.
The final choice depends on size, quantity, artwork, substrate, end use, finishing, budget and delivery timeline.