Do you feel you need to take your business card to the next level? Are you wanting to stand out from the crowd but not sure how to? Well, its done by including Spot UV in your design. Also referred to as Spot Gloss or Spot Varnish, this effect can completely change the look of your custom business card and other printed products such as postcards, presentation folders, and flyers.
What is Spot UV?
Spot UV is a shiny layer that’s added to the entire card design or selected areas. After printing, a clear glossy UV coating is applied to select areas of the card. These areas can be a logo, photo or even as a blind pattern to create highlights, contrast, and dimension.
It’s a simple printing process that’s one of the most popular printing techniques available.
Benefits of Spot UV Printing
- Ultimate Shine
- Environmentally Friendly
- Resist Smudging
- High Clarity
Below are some examples of business cards with Spot UV:
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Silk Laminated Business Card with Spot UV
We’ve created a Spot UV tutorial to help walk you through the design process.
Spot UV Tutorial
Find out how to create mask files for business cards and postcards by viewing our File Setup Tutorial.
Not sure how to include Spot UV it into your design? We’ll be happy to help. Please contact one of our graphic designers by completing the online form.