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<strong style="color: #002e6d;">Coatings</strong> and Finishes
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UV Coating
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UV coating (ultraviolet) is a liquid coating applied to a printed surface and cured. During the curing process, the liquid hardens to help protect the printed stock from rubbing and scratching.
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UV coating can be applied in specified locations across the cover, otherwise called 'spot UV'. It can also be applied across the entire sheet, which is known as 'flood UV'.
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UV coating can be applied only to coated stocks, not to uncoated stocks.
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Lamination
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Matte
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Matte is a subdued and subtle finish, it doesn't add to or take away from the cover artwork. It protects the cover and absorbs light.
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Gloss
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Gloss can make colors pop but tends to show fingerprints due to the shininess of the finish. It has a higher glare as it reflects light. Gloss looks great for photos but not for dark or solid colors.
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Velvet
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Velvet is also a dull finish, like the matte, but it fees like a rose petal. It is very soft which gives a unique feel and finish to your book.
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Lamination thickness can be either 5 mil or 10 mil. Plastics cannot be laminated.
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