In the printing and packaging industry, after printing, paper surface finishing is a necessary production process. It not only protects the printed pattern from fading or scratching, it also enhances product quality, appeal and attractiveness.
1. PP Lamination: Elegance and Durability Combined
- Matte Lamination: Offers a soft, non-reflective finish, exuding sophistication. It’s commonly used for luxury packaging, brochures, and premium gift boxes.
- Glossy Lamination: Enhances surface glossiness, making colors more vibrant and attention-grabbing. Ideal for retail packaging and promotional materials.
- Soft-Touch Lamination: Creates a silky smooth tactile experience, adding a luxurious feel to high-end products like cosmetics and electronics.
- This surface finish is suitable for coated paper and SBS paper(C1S and C2S)
2. Varnishing: Highlighting and Protecting Designs
- Spot Varnish: Applied selectively to highlight specific areas, such as logos or designs, creating contrast and drawing attention.
- Overall Varnish: Covers the entire surface, providing a uniform glossy finish that boosts durability.
- Matte Varnish: Offers a low-reflective finish, adding an understated elegance to branding materials.
- This surface finish is suitable for textured paper.
3. UV Coating: Advanced Techniques for Premium Effects
- High-Gloss UV: Creates an intensely shiny surface, enhancing vibrancy and appeal. Ideal for luxury packaging and promotional prints.
- Matte UV: Delivers a non-reflective, soft finish, perfect for achieving a sophisticated look.
- Spot UV: Highlights specific areas for contrast and focus, adding a premium touch.
- UV Offline Varnish: Offers fast curing, high gloss, and decorative effects, suitable for high-volume and creative projects.
- UV Reverse: Provides a high-end look with superior protection, commonly applied to silver paper or gold paper.
Why Surface Finishing Matters
Surface finishing techniques are essential in the printing and packaging industry for several reasons:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Enhances the visual and tactile experience of products.
- Durability: Protects materials from scratches, moisture, and UV damage.
- Branding: Adds a premium feel to products, aligning with brand identity.
Whether it’s a luxury cosmetic box with soft-touch lamination, a high-impact brochure with spot varnish, or a vibrant promotional material with high-gloss UV coating, surface finishing ensures your products stand out in a competitive market.
For more insights into surface finishing and its applications, feel free to reach out to our team of experts.
