Spot UV coated printing is a great option for creating a special effect on certain parts of the design that need to stand out!

This technique applies the glossy UV coating only to chosen areas of the printed card to create a striking first impression. In addition to the effect of highlighting and drawing attention to that part of the design, Spot UV coating also provides the additional visual stimulus of having varied textures on a single printed surface.

Spot UV can add a lot of interest, and can identify the printing as a premium piece of sales and marketing literature in the perception of the reader.

When creating a Spot UV design, you must include a Spot UV template/mask file along with the regular artwork. If your design requires spot UV on the front only, then submit a regular file for the front and back and a spot UV template for that side. You can submit two spot UV template files if the postcard or business card has spot UV on both sides. The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV will be placed.

Use 100% K to indicate where you would like the UV. White will indicate no UV. It will be a matte or silk finish as per order.

UV coating and spot UV coating is offered on all our 14pt, 15pt and 16pt UV coated business cards and postcards and on round corner glossy business cards. It is also now available on presentation folders .