Spot UV is a surface finishing process in the printing and packaging industry. It involves applying UV-curable varnish to specific areas on the printed surface, which instantly cures under UV light to create a high-gloss, raised bright effect. Usage scenarios: Commonly used on color boxes, gift boxes, business cards, brochures, labels, etc., to highlight brand logos, product names, or key patterns, enhancing visual impact and premium feel. Precautions: Spot UV is usually used in combination with matte lamination to create a gloss-matte contrast; it requires a dedicated UV film or CTP plate, which increases plate-making costs and process expenses; it has requirements for paper weight and surface smoothness, as thin paper is prone to deformation. Differences from other terms: Full UV is applied over the entire surface with no gloss-matte contrast; varnishing has lower gloss and is cheaper; foil stamping has a metallic texture, while spot UV is transparent high-gloss. In foreign trade, it is necessary to specify the UV area, gloss level, whether lamination is applied, and file format (e.g., AI vector files).
📝 Examples
1. Please confirm that the color box uses matte lamination plus spot UV process, with the UV area being the front logo and the back product name, and provide the UV film file. (Note: Clarify the process combination, UV area, and required files to avoid production misunderstandings.)
2. Our quoted price includes the spot UV cost, but if the UV area exceeds 30%, an additional plate-making fee will be charged. (Note: When quoting, define the UV area threshold and additional fees to prevent cost risks.)
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