Digital Spot UV

Spot UV

Spot UV refers to the application of this UV (ultraviolet) Coating to a specific area (or areas) of a printed piece with matte lamination rather than coating the entire matte-laminated surface. Used primarily as a design technique, Spot UV is a creative way to add depth and contrast through varying levels of sheen and texture. It increases the perceived quality of printed items giving them a dramatic and eye-catching effect.

The Benefits of Spot UV

• Overall presentation: The additional process of spot UV provides a unique and striking experience to anyone who sees it for the first time. It creates a visible textual impression as compared with a standard coated print.
• Emphasis and Aesthetics: this design technique is also applied to create an emphasis on the branding or company logo for high-impact business cards and book covers. It adds more aesthetic value on the printed materials.
• Quick and effective: UV coating has a fast drying time, which helps ensure fast lead times. Being a quick drying technique, the precision achieved is quite remarkable.
• Protective layer: As the color on the printed item is sealed in, spot finish also offers reliable protection against moisture.
• Environmentally friendly: UV coatings do not contain solvents, nor do they release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at the time of curing.

File Preparation for Spot UV Process

Prepare a vector file with 2 layers.

Layer 1 – Technical Layer:

Placed on top, this is for the spot varnish.

Fill the spot varnish vector to 100% MAGENTA (c=0 m=100 y=0 k)

Layer 2 – Artwork Later:

The bottom is the artwork in CMYK.