Labels with Digital Spot Varnish Set New Standards
Labels with digital spot varnish stand out from the crowd. Compared to conventional labels without finishing, labels that are digitally finished in a cost-effective manner impress with their unique appearance.
While labels with traditional finishes require special tools, labels with digital spot varnish do not. This allows label.co.uk to offer unique, high-quality labels with finishes at fair prices, which are produced in an extremely time-, cost- and resource-efficient manner. Digital spot varnish is therefore flexible and suitable for a wide range of requirements and applications – even for short print runs! Whether for spirits labels, labels for cosmetics or other luxury products such as wine, labels with digital spot varnish emphasise the exclusivity of your product!
Our digital spot varnish sets new standards for exclusive finishes and gives your products a distinctive look. Select the appropriate parameters, such as size or material, and then the digital spot varnish in the online calculator. Then specify further ordering details, and finally upload the file with your artwork.
How Does Digital Spot Varnish Work?
With this digital finishing process, selected areas are coated with a transparent, glossy varnish to make them stand out visually. A PDF and digital images are used to define exactly where the varnish should be applied.
Unlike conventional finishing, labels with digital spot varnish do not require any specially made tools, as the finish is applied digitally. Because no tools are required, this is a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to traditional finishes such as hot foil stamping, blind embossing or relief embossing.
Creating Printing Files for Labels with Digital Spot Varnish Correctly
When it comes to correct printing data, there are various aspects to consider for labels with digital spot varnish. Of course, our artwork service team will be happy to take care of this for you! By selecting the package that best suits your needs, your printing data will be created or adapted. We offer two packages: Smart and Professional. Would you like to create the artwork for your labels with digital spot varnish yourself? The following tools are available to assist you:
When planning out your label design, please consider that elements and fonts on your roll labels that are to be finished with digital spot varnish must have a minimum line width of 0.3 mm, and empty spaces and negatively cut-out elements must be at least 0.7 mm.
Production: Labels with Digital Finishing
Labels with digital spot varnish do not require any specially manufactured tools, as the finish is applied digitally. Nevertheless, production-related variations can occur, similar to traditional finishes. In addition, material-dependent characteristics may occur: on label materials with an open-pored surface to which the varnish is applied, the varnish may run. For this reason, textured papers are not suitable for labels with digital spot varnish. Use our proofing service to ensure that everything looks as planned!
Materials & Adhesives for Labels with Spot Varnish
If you decide on labels with digital spot varnish, you can choose from the following materials:
- Matt White 90g
- High-Gloss White 80g
- Glossy White PP Film 60µm
- Matt White PP Film 60µm
- Glossy Metallic Coated Paper 80g
- Silver PP Film 50µm
- Tintoretto Gesso 95g
- Premium Matt White PLUS 121g (PET-Reinforced Backing Material, Suitable for Ice-Bucket)
- Frozen Orion Pearlescent PLUS 217g – Suitable For Ice-Bucket (PET-Reinforced Backing Material)
If you would like to test the materials and adhesive strength for your roll labels with digital spot varnish in advance, we recommend our free sample book.
Try before You Buy!
Request your free sample book today. It contains countless design ideas and various tips. It also includes pre-cut labels that you can stick on your product to test the quality, for example. Alternatively, we can put together a customised sample folder for you on request. Feel free to contact us by phone on +44 (0) 203 588 1080 or by email: info@label.co.uk.
Traditional Finishes as an Alternative
Digital spot varnish ensures that certain elements are highlighted or coated with a glossy, transparent varnish. Of course, your label can also be finished with traditional finishes that create similar effects: label.co.uk offers hot foil stamping, blind embossing and relief embossing.
If you choose hot foil stamping as an alternative or in addition, foil is applied to specific areas using a tool (without partial deformation). We offer hot foil in various colours and with different effects. Blind embossing involves partial deformation of the label. Relief embossing is also an option. It is a combination of blind embossing and hot foil stamping: selected areas of the label are not only deformed, but also covered with foil at the same time.
Compared to traditional finishes, digital spot varnish is considered cost-effective because no additional tools are used. It should be noted that the use of spot varnish can produce only a limited visual and tactile similarity to traditional finishes. For complex effects, we recommend traditional finishes. Our spot varnish is transparent, which limits the colour range. This can be compensated for through the selection of the background colour.
An Extra Layer of Protection
Finishes with protective properties include film lamination and protective varnish. Protective varnish not only gives your label a higher-quality or more eye-catching finish, but also protects it from everyday wear and tear. Film lamination involves applying a transparent film to the label instead of varnish to protect it from more severe abrasion.
Both finishes can be combined with digital spot varnish in a glossy version. For more information about our various finishes, please visit our overview page.
The Right Design for Your Labels with Digital Spot Varnish
Don’t have a design yet? We’ll take care of it. First, get inspired by our free sample book. Our design expert Mirsad also provides some tips for designing labels. Then send your ideas and notes to our design service. A team of creative minds will work with you to develop the perfect look for your labels with digital spot varnish.
Select the design package that best suits your needs. Our basic package includes a basic proof print, print-ready data, unlimited usage rights and much more!
Proof Print with label.co.uk
If needed, we can produce a small quantity of your labels with digital spot varnish under original printing conditions. Use our proofing service and make sure that everything meets your specifications! You can also check the properties of the labels, such as adhesive strength and quality.
Production, Shipping & Further Processing
Printing distinctive labels with digital spot varnish can be time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be! At label.co.uk, the production time and delivery period are displayed directly in the online calculator. In certain cases, you can select express production, which means you will receive your labels even faster. Please note that the production time may be delayed, for example, due to incorrect printing data. We also offer various shipping options.
After production and delivery of your labels with high-quality digital spot varnish, automatic, semi-automatic or manual labelling takes place. We have summarised labelling techniques to help you prepare for this final step! Please ensure that you specify the correct winding direction during the ordering process to guarantee successful labelling later on.
What Happens Next?
You can find more information about our various finishing options on our overview page. In addition to innovative spot varnish, there are other options such as blind embossing or relief embossing. You can configure your customised labels with digital spot varnish in just a few steps using our online calculator! If you cannot find what you need in the calculator, please contact us. We will be happy to help. You can reach us by telephone on +44 (0) 203 588 1080 or by email: info@label.co.uk.
Our Services
Sample Book
You can order your free sample book, containing pre-cut labels on our standard materials. This will allow you to explore the materials and finishes available at label.co.uk.
Proofing Service
Choose one of our proofing service options. We will print your label under the same conditions as the final print run. This allows you to check the print result and make sure that your label or substrate is well-suited to your needs.
Artwork Service
Not sure if your artwork is correct? Take a look at our artwork service and we will check your files, depending on the package you chose, to correct and prepare them for printing. Your labels will then look exactly as you want them to.