Varnish
A cost effective alternative to coatings, varnish is applied the same way CMYK inks are applied and provide a glossy, matte or satin finish to enhance your branding and artwork designs.
- Cost effective
- Enhances artwork designs
- Easily customizable
Best Used With
Overview
Applied as a transparent ink, varnishes are a cost effective alternative to coatings and adds a higher perceived value to any product. Gloss varnishes have the ability to enhance and create more depth for your artwork designs while adding a protective layer to the surface of your packaging. Available in a glossy, matte or satin finish, varnishes are extremely versatile and open doors for new branding opportunities on any packaging type.
Surface Finishing

Gloss
Soft to the touch and features a more muted shine than other glossy coatings available.

Matte
Minimal depth and shine is present on the surface. However, matte coatings provide a high degree of color density.

Satin
The perfect balance between glossy and matte finishes, satin features medium shine and exceptional scuff resistance.

Strike-through matte
Using matte and gloss finishes, varnish is used to create patterns on the surface of packaging materials.