Spot UV Business Cards

Product Description

Spot UV Business Card Printing with Low Prices and Free Mainland UK Delivery from Steers Printing.

What Are Spot UV Business Cards?

Spot UV business cards feature a unique, raised gloss varnish that highlights specific details. This can be used to make text and logos stand out, or to add a subtle pattern or image to your card. The varnish can be applied with precision, with details as fine as 0.5mm. This allows you to add a unique visual and tactile element to your card that will leave a lasting impression.

High build spot UV and low build spot UV are two distinct finishes that use the same basic printing technique but differ in the final visual and tactile result.The primary difference is the thickness of the applied UV varnish, which in turn creates a different effect.

High Build Spot UV

Thickness and Texture: This finish uses a thicker layer of UV varnish, giving the printed area a noticeable, raised, and embossed-like texture that is very tactile. It's meant to be felt as well as seen.

Visual Effect: The thicker layer of varnish provides a very high-gloss, premium finish that catches light and creates a strong contrast with a matte or soft-touch laminated background. This is a great option for making design elements pop.

Best Use: Because of its thickness and prominent texture, high build spot UV is best used on bold, simple graphics, such as logos, icons, or large typography.It can create an elegant, luxurious feel for business cards and other promotional materials.It's not suitable for fine details or small text, as the thick varnish can make them look blurry or pinholed.

Low Build Spot UV

Thickness and Texture: This is a thinner, more subtle application of UV varnish. It has a barely perceptible rise or bump and is often described as smooth.The emphasis is on the visual contrast rather than the tactile experience

Visual Effect: Low build spot UV provides a glossy, shiny finish, but the effect is less dramatic and more understated compared to high build. It still creates a striking contrast against a matte finish, drawing attention to a specific area.

Best Use: This is a more cost-effective and versatile option.It works well for finer details and smaller text that would be obscured by the thicker high build varnish. It's a great way to add a touch of polish and professionalism to a design without the more prominent, raised feel of high build.

In essence, high build is for creating a tactile, high-impact statement, while low build provides a sleeker, more subtle shine. The choice between them depends on the desired final effect and the specific design elements you want to highlight.

Customization and Design

Our Spot UV cards are printed on a thick, smooth 450gsm silk stock and can be customized with your choice of lamination. You can print on one or both sides of the card. To help you get started, we offer a support guide to help you prepare your artwork. You can also have our team of designers create a bespoke design for you.

Business cards are essential for making a great first impression. Our range of business cards contains a variety of materials and creative finishes, so you can create a business card as unique as your client.

Couldn't find exactly what you're looking for? If you require a faster turnaround, a bespoke or higher quantity or a different paper/card finish then please contact us directly as we're confident that we can help you.

Also, please feel free to check out the rest of our Business Card range to see if something else catches your eye.