Spot UV varnish is a method where part of the printing surface is transformed into glossy, matte, raised glossy, textured surface, etc., as needed.

Technologically, Spot UV varnishes are divided into screen printing spot varnishes and digital spot varnishes. In fact, there are also 9 offset spot varnishes. Offset spot varnishes have a duller shine because they are water-based.

Raised digital UV spot varnishes are divided into two types. Laser-based technology (also duller) and pixel-based UV spot varnish, which is the most brilliant of all the previously mentioned options and can achieve the greatest thickness (relief). 3D varnish also falls into this category.

The percentage of surface coverage with Spot UV varnish does not largely determine the price. The price remains the same whether you cover 1% or 50% of the surface with varnish.

In addition to the pricing logic, we don't recommend using Spot UV varnish on too small an area, as there's a risk that the effect may remain invisible to the end user or not achieve its purpose.

Screen printing Spot UV varnish is the best option for achieving a brilliant result on offset printing. Screen printing spot varnish can also be applied directly to uncoated paper.

Note! Since digital printing fluctuates, screen printing spot varnish and its sub-variants cannot be used on digital prints (except in cases where they don't align with the underlying print, but even in such cases, the digital print must be covered with laminate to prevent chemical reactions)

Additionally, there must (usually) be lamination between digital prints and UV spot varnish, as digital printing is chemically very active and waxes form on the surface during drying.