Spot UV Folders
Spot UV folders combine matte lamination with selectively applied high-gloss UV varnish to create a stunning tactile and visual contrast. The glossy areas catch light and draw attention to your logo, brand name, or key design elements, while the matte background provides a sophisticated, understated canvas.
This finishing technique is a favorite for luxury brands, law firms, real estate agencies, and financial institutions that want their printed materials to convey premium quality before a single page is read. The interplay of textures invites touch and creates a memorable sensory experience.
Our spot UV is applied with pinpoint accuracy using advanced coating technology, ensuring crisp edges and consistent coverage. Available on 350 GSM card stock with matte lamination as the base layer — the UV varnish is then applied only to the areas you specify in your artwork.
Product Specifications
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Design Guidelines
Provide two files: one for full-color print and a separate file indicating spot UV areas in solid black.
- Bleed area: 3mm bleed on all edges for both print and UV layers
- Crop area: Crop marks on print file only
- Safe area: 5mm safe area from trim for text; UV elements should be at least 2mm from fold lines
Accepted formats: AI, EPS, PDF (separate files for print and UV mask)
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FAQs: Spot UV Folders
What is spot UV finishing?
Spot UV is a high-gloss varnish applied to specific areas of a matte-laminated surface. It creates a striking contrast between shiny and matte textures, highlighting logos, text, or design elements.
How do I prepare artwork for spot UV?
You need to provide two files: your full-color print file and a separate black-and-white mask file where solid black areas indicate where the UV varnish will be applied.
Can spot UV be applied over dark colors?
Yes, spot UV works on any color. It is especially dramatic over dark backgrounds where the gloss catches light against the matte surface.
Is spot UV the same as gloss lamination?
No. Gloss lamination covers the entire surface uniformly. Spot UV is applied selectively to specific design areas, creating a contrast effect that gloss lamination cannot achieve.
How small can spot UV details be?
We recommend a minimum line width of 0.5mm and minimum text size of 8pt for spot UV elements. Very fine details may not reproduce cleanly with UV coating.