what are different coatings that are available in offest printing?
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:20 am
A coating is a type of clear covering which lays on top of the ink. This seals in the ink and protects the printed piece from fingerprinting and excessive handling. Coatings are most important for pieces which have extensive ink coverage or large solids.
Varnish is a simple clear coating which can be applied on press to seal in the ink colors. You cannot usually see varnish easily. Varnish can be either shiny or dull.
UV coating appears as a shiny clear coating which sits on top of the ink. You can feel UV coating as it is much heavier than varnish.
Aqueous coating is another coating which seals and protects.
Please call the experts at The Print Authority to find out whether a coating is a good idea for your next printing project!
Varnish is a simple clear coating which can be applied on press to seal in the ink colors. You cannot usually see varnish easily. Varnish can be either shiny or dull.
UV coating appears as a shiny clear coating which sits on top of the ink. You can feel UV coating as it is much heavier than varnish.
Aqueous coating is another coating which seals and protects.
Please call the experts at The Print Authority to find out whether a coating is a good idea for your next printing project!