Specialty UV coating techniques add more than visual appeal

The versatility of the UV coating process in the printing industry is discussed. UV coating surves two purposes: it offers protection against scuffing and marking, either in transit or in the hands of end users and provides visual appeal by making colors pop and drawing attention to certain areas of a piece. No other coating style offers a better combination of protection and visual contrast than UV. The advantage of UV coating is its relatively quick production cycle. Once the UV-reactive coating is apploed to the sheet, it is instantly cured as it passes underneath ultraviolet lamps. Basic UV coating styles produce a matte or gloss finish.