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Assess the substrate, the application system, the desired finish, press performance and the requirements of the final job. If the pack moves a lot, start with A800-1; if the surface has to sell, start with the gloss range.
Premium Finishes
Varnishes formulated to deliver gloss, matte and combined effects that lift the perceived quality of the printed product.
Print Resistance
Solutions designed to protect the surface and hold up during handling, transport and use.
Press Performance
Formulations that run reliably under real printing, drying and finishing conditions.
Overprint Varnish
Overprint varnishes protect the printed product and improve its surface finish, rub resistance and handling performance, applied through the conventional offset process.
Water-Based Varnish
Acrylic coatings for a coating unit, in-line or off-line, drying by infrared, hot air or heating tube and washing up with water. Variants cover barrier, high-temperature and high-wear work.
UV Varnish Supplier
Energy-curing varnishes for immediate drying, high resistance and functional or decorative finishes, with formulations for gloss, matte and special effects on demanding packaging.
Packaging
For boxes and packaging where resistance and finish both matter. The water-based, low-migration range supports food-safe and compliant work.
Commercial printing
For books, catalogues and print read and handled often. A water-based varnish keeps surfaces safe for repeated contact and easy to recycle.
Labels
For labels where gloss or matte effects add contrast, with low-VOC water-based chemistry that keeps the job safer and cleaner.
Water-Based Varnish (A1600)
High Gloss Water-Based Varnish (A600, A900)
High Abrasion Resistant Varnish (A800-1)
Water-Based Matte Varnish (A200)
- Q: What should be considered when choosing an offset varnish?
- Q: What types of offset varnish does Shprintbar offer?A:
Overprint varnishes for conventional offset and water-based varnishes, with four families within the water-based range: high gloss (A600, A900), high rub resistance (A800-1), high-temperature pre-print (A1600) and matte (A200).
- Q: What is the difference between an overprint varnish, a water-based varnish and a UV varnish?A:
The main difference lies in the application system, the drying or curing method and the type of job each is designed for. Overprint runs through conventional offset; water-based applies in a coating unit inline or offline; UV and UV LED cure by energy.
- Q: Which offset varnish is suitable for packaging?A:
It depends on the substrate, the final use and the technical requirements. For a box that ships and sits on a shelf, the high gloss A900 or the high-wear A800-1 covers most cases. For pre-print packaging that sees heat, A1600.
- Q: What finishes can be achieved with offset varnishes?A:
Gloss, matte, semi-matte and combined effects. The matte A200 handles the soft end, the A600 and A900 the shine.
