Embellishment
UV & Specialty UV Coating
UV coating cures instantly under ultraviolet light, adding protection, contrast and texture. Spot UV places gloss exactly where the design calls for it. Specialty UV adds dimension, sparkle or a tactile surface.
C&H coats on two Sakurai 28" × 40" machines, a spot coater and a cylinder coater, for spot and overall work.
The contrast between finishes is what makes a design read. Gloss on soft touch, raised gloss over matte, or a textured field next to smooth stock turns a flat sheet into something people handle twice.
Spot & overall
- Gloss
- Matte
- Satin
Specialty UV
- Glitter
- Pearlized
- Gloss raised
- Matte raised
- Reticulated
- Textured
- Rough textured
- Scratch off
Soft touch
- Overall soft-touch UV
- Spot soft-touch UV
Typical applications
- Retail packaging
- Covers
- Presentation folders
- Direct mail
- Promotional pieces
Finish library
How the finishes differ.
Each swatch simulates the way the coating handles light. Screens can only suggest texture, so ask for physical samples before you specify.
Spot & overall
Gloss
High reflectivity. Makes images and type pop against matte stock.
Spot & overall
Matte
Low sheen, reduced glare. Protects without shine.
Spot & overall
Satin
Between gloss and matte. A soft, even sheen.
Specialty
Gloss raised
Thick, clear gloss you can feel. Dimensional highlights.
Specialty
Matte raised
Tactile relief without shine.
Specialty
Glitter
Suspended sparkle in the coating.
Specialty
Pearlized
A soft, shifting pearlescent sheen.
Specialty
Reticulated
A fine, wrinkled texture that catches light.
Specialty
Textured
A fine surface texture, like a sandpaper grain.
Specialty
Rough textured
A coarser, more pronounced tactile surface.
Specialty
Scratch off
A removable panel for promotions and reveals.
Soft touch
Soft touch
A velvety, low-sheen feel. Overall or spot.
Equipment
Machines & sheet limits.
| Machine | Feed | Max sheet | Min sheet | Max stock | Min stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakurai DX Spot CoaterSpot UV · Specialty UV · Soft touch | Automatic | 28" × 40" | 13" × 19" | 24 pt | 60# label |
| Sakurai Cylinder SC102DXSpot UV · Overall UV · Specialty UV | Automatic | 28" × 40" | 13" × 19" | 24 pt | 60# label |
Sakurai DX Spot Coater
Automatic
Spot UV · Specialty UV · Soft touch
- Max sheet
- 28" × 40"
- Min sheet
- 13" × 19"
- Max stock
- 24 pt
- Min stock
- 60# label
Sakurai Cylinder SC102DX
Automatic
Spot UV · Overall UV · Specialty UV
- Max sheet
- 28" × 40"
- Min sheet
- 13" × 19"
- Max stock
- 24 pt
- Min stock
- 60# label
Often combined with
Have a job that needs finishing?
Send us the specifications, artwork, dieline or sample. Our team will review the project and help determine the appropriate production approach.
Or call (714) 438-1350