Spot UV Packaging
Spot UV finishing for premium printed logos, patterns and high-contrast brand details.
Best Use Cases
Use this finish when brand recognition, shelf impact and premium tactile experience are more important than the lowest unit cost.
How Spot UV Coating Works on Packaging
Spot UV (also called local UV or partial UV) is a UV-curable varnish applied through a screen or flexo plate to selected areas of a printed surface — typically a logo, icon or headline — while the rest of the panel stays uncoated or matte laminated. The coated area cures under a UV lamp in seconds, producing a hard, high-gloss layer that contrasts sharply with the surrounding substrate.
Because the finish is purely additive — it sits on top of the printed ink without replacing it — spot UV can be layered over CMYK, Pantone, foil or emboss to build multi-texture packaging that catches light and invites touch. The most common combination for premium gift boxes and cosmetic cartons is: matte lamination over the full panel + spot UV on the logo area. This two-finish combination maximises the gloss-versus-matte contrast that drives perceived quality.
Specification Reference for B2B RFQ
| Typical UV layer thickness | 3–8 µm (standard); 15–30 µm for raised / 3D spot UV |
| Minimum spot area | 2 mm × 2 mm; smaller detail fills solid on press |
| Substrate compatibility | Coated art paper, kraft, SBS board, rigid box wrap paper |
| Finish options | Gloss UV, matte UV, glitter UV, soft-feel UV, raised (3D) UV |
| Common applications | Luxury rigid boxes, folding carton cosmetics, wine packaging, premium label stickers |
| MOQ | 500 PCS (quoted per project with artwork) |
| Lead time for sample | 5–7 working days after artwork confirmation |
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Send packaging type, artwork and finish area. We will check process feasibility and cost.