About Labelservice Varnishes.
Labelservice offers a host of label embellishments to enhance our high-definition print.
Label varnishes are liquids that are rolled onto a label and then cured or dried so that the varnish adheres to the label materials’s surface. This method makes varnishes a good option for paper labels because the liquid can conform to the texture of the paper and fill in any nooks and crannies.
There are a few different types of label varnishes that differ based on the application process or their final appearance.
UV coating
As the name suggests, UV coatings use ultraviolet light to cure a liquid coating made of a special mix of chemicals. Once it’s cured, the UV varnish essentially bakes onto your label material to create a protective coating. This newly cured shield basically acts as a permanent sunscreen, preventing your design from fading over time and other factors that can damage your label.
Aqueous coating
Like a UV coating, aqueous coatings use a special solu tion to protect your label. However, you don ’ t need UV light to cure aqueous varnishes. These solutions are a clear, water - based varnish that quickly air dry to seal off your label materials from potential danger.
Gloss, satin, and soft - touch varnishes
While UV and aqueous coatings differ in terms of the process used to cure them, gloss, sating, and soft - touch varnishes denote the finishing effect a coating has on your label. Gloss varnishes create a smooth, shiny look for your labels once applied. Satin varnishes – known as “matte” for laminates – cut out most of the shine to create a flat look that makes other design elements pop. Soft - touch varnishes not only look soft, they can even add a soft textural element to your labels as well
Matt and textured varnishes
A matt varnish offers the option of giving your labels an antique, aged look to your labels, without the need to upgrade to a special material. A textured, or sandpaper varnish, can enhance this even further.
Spot and pattern varnishes
You are not limited to having the same overall finish to your labels. Our combination printing means you can have areas on your label in matt, and some areas in gloss. Pattern varnishing goes a step further, meaning you can have very ornate areas of your labels standing out against the background.
High Build and raised varnishing
This method of adding a High build varnish is a screen printing technique. By applying a super thick layer of varnish you can pick out key elements of the design. The effect is a raised 3D label.
