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“The spot UV on our black cards makes the pattern shimmer only when the light hits it, and that hidden detail wows every client. Subtle luxury, done right.”
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Uv Printing Collection
UV printing adds glossy, raised finishes to business cards, hangtags, and folders. Explore spot UV and raised spot UV on 60+ stocks. Shop now.
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UV Printing at a glance
- Fourteen UV products span business cards, greeting cards, hangtags, folders, postcards, and stickers, all finished with spot UV, raised spot UV, or glitter coatings.
- Choose flat spot UV, built-up raised spot UV, or glitter spot UV, applied to the front, back, or both sides of your piece.
- Standard UV orders typically ship within 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, with same-day printing available on select products.
- Per-unit pricing drops noticeably at 250, 500, and 1,000 or more, so small batches and large runs both stay competitive.
- Free printed samples let you feel the stock and coating before you buy, and every order is backed by five 100% guarantees.
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Real product walkthroughs from across the category. 14 videos to explore.
UV Printing That Catches Light and Holds Attention
UV printing adds a glossy, raised, or textured layer to the exact spots you want to stand out. It's the difference between a card someone glances at and one they keep turning over in their hands. This collection gathers every UV finish 4OVER4.COM offers, from flat spot UV to built-up raised spot UV and glitter effects, across cards, folders, hangtags, and stickers.
You can put a quiet sheen on a single logo or run a bold, tactile finish across a whole design. With specialty finishes trusted by 150,000+ businesses and backed by 10,000+ reviews, the 14 products here cover most of the ways print gets to feel expensive without a big budget jump.
How Spot UV, Raised Spot UV, and Glitter Finishes Differ
Every finish in this collection cures an ultraviolet coating onto select areas of a printed surface, leaving a visible contrast between matte and glossy zones on the same piece. That contrast pulls the eye and invites touch.
Spot UV lays a thin, glossy layer over specific elements like a logo or a headline. It stays flat to the touch but catches light against the matte around it, the effect you get on Spot UV Business Cards, Spot UV Postcards, and Spot UV Presentation Folders. Raised spot UV builds the coating up so you can feel it with a fingertip, an almost embossed quality that shows on Raised Spot UV Business Cards, Raised Spot UV Greeting Cards, and Raised Spot UV Suede Greeting Cards.
Glitter spot UV mixes fine particles into the coating for a sparkle that reads under any lighting, as on Glitter Spot UV Business Cards. Because all three cure under UV light, the finish ends up durable and smudge-resistant, so coated elements won't peel, crack, or fade under normal handling.
Who Reaches for UV Printing
UV finishes aren't tied to one industry. Real estate agents lean on Spot UV Business Cards with a glossy property photo so their cards get kept, not tossed. Beauty and wellness brands match Glitter Spot UV Business Cards to the sparkle their customers already expect.
Event planners and creative studios reach for raised finishes when a monogram or an agency name needs dimension flat printing can't match. Retailers dress up products with Raised Spot UV Hangtags and Silk Laminated Spot UV Hangtags, while restaurants hand out UV-accented gift and loyalty cards that signal quality before anyone sits down.
Designing for a Clean UV Finish
A little planning at the design stage goes a long way. Spot UV pops hardest on dark or richly colored backgrounds, so a glossy element on a deep matte card reads far more dramatic than the same finish on white.
Keep UV elements bold. Logos, icons, and large headlines hold the coating cleanly, while fine text under 8pt and thin serifs can blur during curing. Your file needs a dedicated spot color layer, usually labeled Spot UV, that tells production exactly where the coating goes and what stays matte.
Because a finish can look different on screen than in hand, it's worth ordering a proof before a large run, especially for raised spot UV where the texture matters as much as the look.
Wally helps you choose the right UV Printing
Spot, raised, or glitter, matched to the impression you want.
Wally lines up the popular UV finishes in this collection, from flat spot UV to raised and glitter, so you can see how each one feels and reads. Tell him the impression you're after and the product you have in mind, and he points you to the right match. Then you order it.
Why Order UV Printing From 4OVER4.COM
4OVER4.COM has been printing since 1999, and UV coating is one of the specialty finishes its production team runs every day. A misaligned UV layer ruins a whole run, so calibration and coating consistency stay dialed in, backed by 99.8% on-time delivery.
The collection reaches well past business cards. You can carry a raised finish onto Raised Spot UV Pocket Folders for proposals and media kits, onto Raised Spot UV Postcards for mailers, or onto Spot UV Coated Greeting Cards for seasonal sends. Free samples let you feel the paper and coating first, and same-day printing is available on select UV products for tight deadlines.
Real Business Cards Our Customers Printed
Real business cards printed by 4OVER4 customers from the business cards styles and finishes gallery for design, stock and finish ideas.
/uv-printing-collection pricing at a glance
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UV Printing FAQ
Which paper stocks work best for UV printing?
UV coating shows best on matte or uncoated stocks, where the contrast between the matte surface and the glossy coating is sharpest. Applying spot UV over an already glossy stock reduces the effect, so 4OVER4.COM recommends matte laminated stocks for the strongest result.
What's the difference between spot UV, raised spot UV, and glitter spot UV?
Spot UV is a thin, flat glossy layer you can see but barely feel. Raised spot UV builds up multiple coats to create a tactile, almost embossed texture. Glitter spot UV blends fine particles into the coating for a sparkle finish. All three cure under ultraviolet light.
How long does a UV order take to produce and ship?
Standard UV orders usually ship within 3 to 5 business days after proof approval. Raised spot UV and glitter spot UV can take slightly longer than flat spot UV, and select products qualify for expedited or same-day turnaround.
How do I set up my artwork for UV, and can I get a proof?
Create a separate spot color layer in your file, usually named Spot UV, so production knows exactly where the coating goes and what stays matte. Keep UV elements bold rather than tiny, and request a printed proof before a large run since finishes can look different on screen than in hand.
What quantities can I order across the UV collection?
Available quantities vary by product, and per-unit pricing improves at 250, 500, and 1,000 or more. Check each product for its own quantity options before you order.
Is UV coating durable, or will it scratch and peel?
Because the coating cures instantly under ultraviolet light, it resists scratching, smudging, and moisture under normal handling. Your UV-coated cards, hangtags, and greeting cards hold up through everyday use without the finish degrading.
What customers are saying
Verified feedback from real 4OVER4 buyers.
★★★★★
“Raised UV coating on my invitation monograms gives them a glassy, tactile shine that guests can't stop touching. The contrast against matte is gorgeous.”
★★★★☆
“Love the glossy UV highlight on our packaging labels; it lifts the whole design. The effect was a hair more subtle than the proof suggested, but still classy in person.”
