13 finishes
Tuck box finishes
Coatings protect the print, laminations change how the box feels, and foil, spot UV and embossing pick out a logo. Every finish is quoted for your design.
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Gloss lamination
Shiny film; deepest colours.
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Matte lamination
Flat, modern, low glare.
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Soft-touch lamination
Velvet feel; shows fingerprints less than gloss on dark designs.
More on soft-touch lamination →04
Aqueous coating (gloss or matte)
Water-based coat; protects ink at the lowest cost.
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Flood UV coating
High-gloss hard coat.
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Raised (3D) spot UV
Thick gloss you can feel.
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Hot foil stamping
Gold, silver, rose gold, copper, holographic or coloured foil.
More on hot foil stamping →12
Pantone (PMS) spot colours
Exact brand colours instead of CMYK builds.
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White ink
Underprint for kraft and metallized board.
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Inside printing
Print on the inside panels for a message revealed on opening.
More on inside printing →Which finish?
For most cartons an aqueous coating or a matte lamination is enough. Soft-touch suits dark, minimal designs; gloss makes colours deepest. Add foil or spot UV to one element, usually the logo, rather than everywhere. Kraft and metallized boards need white ink under light colours.