What are varnishes?

Jordan Kim
Jordan Kim Sustainability & Industry Editor at 4OVER4.COM
May 8, 2025

Answer

Varnishes are liquid coatings that are printed onto the surface of any print job. Some examples of varnishes include: UV, UV-cured varnish, very high gloss Water based, Protects the printed surface from slight moisture, less durable than UV varnish Matte, Dull varnish, can be written on Spot, Only part of the label is varnished

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