Digital Spot Varnish Labels Set New Standards
Digital spot varnish labels stand out and catch the eye. Compared to traditional labels without finishes, these modern, cost-effective solutions impress with their unique appearance.
Unlike classic finishes, digital spot varnish requires no special equipment and allows you to achieve unique, high-quality labels at competitive costs and with efficient production in terms of time, resources and energy. It is a versatile solution, perfect even for short runs and suitable for so many areas: from liquor labels and cosmetics to wines and other luxury products. With digital spot varnish, each of your labels conveys exclusivity and attention to detail.
Our digital spot varnish opens up new avenues for exclusive finishes and gives your products a truly unmistakable look. In the online calculator you can easily select the parameters you want, such as size, material and digital spot varnish. Then you simply define your order details and upload your print files.
How Does Digital Spot Varnish Work?
With this digital finish, specific areas of the label are coated with a clear, glossy varnish that highlights them both visually and to the touch. With a simple printable PDF and digital images, you can decide precisely where to apply the varnish.
Unlike traditional finishes, labels with digital spot varnishing do not require specific tools because the finish is applied directly digitally. This makes digital spot varnishing a faster and more economical alternative to classic solutions such as hot foil stamping, blind embossing or relief embossing.
Correctly Create Print Files for Your Labels with Digital Spot Varnish
To properly create print files for your digital spot varnish labels, it is important to consider some specific technical aspects. If you prefer, our artwork service team can take care of that for you! Choose the package that best suits your needs, Basic or Premium, and we will take care of making your files print-ready.
Do you want to make the print files yourself instead? No problem! You have several useful tools at your disposal:
- Guidelines to print files
- Checklist for preparing print files
- Template
When designing, remember that graphics and text elements to be embellished on roll labels with digital spot varnish must be at least 0.3 mm thick. Blanks and negative elements should be at least 0.7 mm wide.
Production: Labels with Digital Finish
Labels with digital spot varnish do not require the use of dedicated tools, as the finish is applied digitally. However, as with all finishes, slight variations can occur during production. The choice of material is also critical: on porous surfaces, the coating may expand or absorb unevenly, compromising the desired effect. For this reason, textured papers are not recommended for this type of finish.
With our proofing service, you can test the result in advance and be confident that the final product is exactly as you imagined.
Materials and Adhesives for Labels with Digital Spot Varnish
If you choose labels with digital spot varnish, you have a wide selection of materials to choose from:
- Matte coated white paper 90 g
- White glossy coated paper 80 g
- Matt white polypropylene 60 µm
- Glossy white polypropylene 60 µm
- Metallic silver paper 80 g
- Metallic silver polypropylene 50µm
- Tintoretto Gesso 95g
- Premium barrier-coated natural paper 121 g
- Frozen Orion Diamond barrier-coated pearl paper 217 g
If you would like to test the materials and adhesive strength of your roll labels with digital spot varnish live, please request our free sample book.
Try First, then Order!
Request your free sample book today. Inside you will find countless design ideas and various tips. It also contains pre-cut labels that you can apply to your products to test their quality.
Alternatively, we can prepare a customized sample folder upon request. Contact us by phone at +39 06 94803980 or by e-mail at info@etichetta.it.
Traditional Finishes as an Alternative
Digital spot varnish allows you to highlight specific elements of the label with a glossy, transparent finish. You can also highlight specific elements of the label with traditional finishes, which provide an elegant and refined touch. A variety of options are available to you at etichetta.it, such as hot foil stamping, blind embossing, and relief embossing.
If you would like to enhance your labels with hot foil stamping, this finish involves applying a colored foil to specific areas, using a tool, without altering the surface of the material. You can choose from a wide range of foils available in different colors and special effects. Blind embossing, on the other hand, creates a partial deformation of the material, generating an elegant relief without the addition of films or inks. For an even more sophisticated effect, you can opt for relief embossing, a combination of hot foil stamping and embossing: in this case, selected areas are both deformed and covered with a foil, creating a refined, three-dimensional result.
Compared to traditional finishes, digital spot varnish is a more economical solution, as it does not require the use of specific equipment. However, it produces slightly more limited visual and tactile effects, albeit similar to those of classic finishes. If you wish to achieve more complex or particularly dramatic effects, we recommend opting for a traditional finish. Spot varnish is transparent, so it does not add color to the elements. You can achieve a more pronounced visual effect by carefully choosing the background color to which it will be applied.
An Extra Protective Dose
Finishes with a protective function include lamination and protective varnish. Protective varnish not only gives the label a more valuable or visually appealing surface, but also protects it from everyday wear and tear. With lamination, on the other hand, no varnish is applied, but instead a transparent film that protects the label from more intense and persistent abrasion is used.
Both finishes are available in gloss and can be combined with digital spot varnish. More information about our different finishes can be found on our overview page.
The Right Design for Your Labels with Digital Spot Varnish
Don’t have a design yet? No problem, we’ve got it covered. Get inspired by our free sample book. Once you’ve gathered your ideas, send them to our design service. A team of creatives will work alongside you to create the perfect look for your digital spot varnish labels.
Choose the graphics package that best suits your needs. Our basic package includes a Basic print proof, print-ready files, unlimited usage rights, and more.
Print Proof with etichetta.it
If you wish, we can make a small run of your labels with digital spot varnish using the same printing conditions as the final production. Book our proofing service to make sure the result is exactly as you imagine.
Production, Shipping and Application of Labels
Printing unique labels with digital spot varnish may seem like a long process, but it is not. At etichetta.it you can view real-time production and delivery times directly in the online calculator. In some cases you can select express production, so you can receive your labels even faster. Keep in mind that times may be delayed, for example in case of incorrect print files. You also have several shipping options available, depending on your needs.
After the production and delivery of your digital spot varnish labels, comes the time for labeling – whether automatic, semiautomatic or manual, it is important to always be prepared. One last tip: When ordering, remember to correctly indicate the winding direction of the roll. Only then can you ensure smooth and accurate application to your product.
And Now, What Can I Do?
On our overview page, you will find all the information about the different finishes available. In addition to digital spot varnish, you can choose from many other options, such as hot foil stamping, blind embossing or relief embossing. In the online calculator, you can configure your custom spot varnish labels in a few simple steps. Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem, we are here to help you. Contact us by phone at +39 06 94803980 or by e-mail at info@etichetta.it.
Useful resources and services
Order a Print Proof
Would you like to see your design printed on a specific material or test different colors before going to print with your order?
Print File Guidelines
Ensure you upload print-ready files to speed up the production of your labels.
Design Service
Don't have a design for your labels yet or simply want to give your labels a makeover? With our Design Service, our designers will create your label design based on your needs.