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

close up of bright yellow varnish finish on packaging surface showing smooth texture and enhanced detail

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

Packlora Gloss Lamination Finish

Gloss

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

Packlora Packaging - Matte Lamination

Matte

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

CLC Packaging - Satin

Satin

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

CLC Packaging - Strike-through matte

Strike-through matte

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