We print a clear varnish over your box to finish the colours and protect them from rubbing. It is lighter and lower in cost than lamination, and it keeps the board easier to recycle.
Request a free quoteA clear liquid coating - matte, gloss or semi-gloss - that finishes and protects the print at a lower cost than lamination.
A flat, low-shine finish that softens the print and cuts glare.
Matte varnish takes the shine off the ink for a natural, understated look. It suits kraft-style and minimal designs, and keeps text easy to read under bright shop lights.
A bright, shiny finish that lifts colours and adds a light sheen.
Gloss varnish brightens printed colours and gives the box a clean sheen. It is lighter than gloss lamination, so it suits everyday cartons and mailers where a little extra pop is wanted without the extra cost.
Halfway between matte and gloss - a soft sheen that flatters most designs.
Semi-gloss, also called satin, gives a gentle sheen without strong reflections. It is the safe middle choice when a design has both photos and text, or when you are not sure which way to go.
A clear liquid coating printed over the ink, like a final colour that has no colour.
Varnish seals the print so it rubs off less, and it sets the finish - matte, gloss or in between. Because it is printed rather than bonded as a film, it adds little thickness and keeps the board easy to recycle.
UV varnish cures hard and glossy under ultraviolet light; water-based (aqueous) varnish is softer and the more eco-friendly choice.
UV varnish gives a tougher, higher-shine coat and is also what spot UV is made with. Water-based varnish dries fast, is low in odour and suits food packaging and recycled boards. We advise on the right one for your box and board.
Yes - a soft-touch varnish gives a velvety feel at a lower cost than soft-touch lamination.
It is not quite as rich or as protective as the laminate, but it is a good way to add a premium feel to larger runs or tighter budgets. Ask for it in your quote.
Varnish is lighter, lower in cost and easier to recycle; lamination protects more and feels more premium.
Choose varnish for cartons and mailers, large runs and eco-minded packaging. Choose lamination for gift boxes and premium boxes that are handled often or kept.
Request a quote for your box and tell us in your message which varnish you would like - matte, gloss or semi-gloss.
