{"id":775,"date":"2014-10-15T13:00:34","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T17:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/printfinishblog.com\/?p=775"},"modified":"2018-03-24T12:40:18","modified_gmt":"2018-03-24T16:40:18","slug":"benefits-uv-coating-printed-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/customprintproducts.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/benefits-uv-coating-printed-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Benefits of UV Coating for Printed Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"

With fierce competition and prospects who seem to flop between overwhelm and distraction, outshining (not outspending) the competition becomes mandatory if you\u2019re going to thrive in the marketplace. The same goes for your customers, who are feeling the same pressure to wow prospects without breaking the bank.\"picture<\/a><\/p>\n

How do you do that in print?<\/strong> Industry experts point us to UV coating<\/a>, citing the following five benefits of\u00a0\u00a0UV coating systems<\/a> for print finishers.<\/p>\n

1. UV Coating Has a Slick, High-End Look for Less<\/h3>\n

These days, both print clients and their prospects expect (demand<\/em>, even) a high-gloss finish to their print materials and packaging.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, slick print finishing is no longer a luxury exclusive to those with deep pockets: Even the little guy running a business out of his basement wants to impress his prospects with shiny, vibrant materials.<\/p>\n

To get this shine, not only do you need the machine to coat the material, but you need a good uv coating fluid<\/a> to get the result.<\/p>\n

And, trust me, they\u2019ll find a printer that can offer high-luster without the high price tag. (Is that you?)<\/p>\n

2. UV Coating is High Value & High Profit<\/h3>\n

More than just a pretty finish, UV coating is also practical and easy on the wallet. That\u2019s because its no-dry time allows for lightning-fast turnaround and decreased manpower.<\/p>\n

In the age of \u201cI need this yesterday,\u201d it\u2019s an ideal solution for last-minute orders and challenging deadlines. How\u2019s that for a competitive advantage?<\/p>\n

3. UV Coatings are Environmentally Friendly<\/h3>\n

Can a sweet deal to your pocketbook be as sweet to the environment? It turns out UV coating and green printing go together like bees and honey.<\/p>\n

After researching new UV technologies and EPA guidelines, Steve Waxman, a print consultant writing for the Printing Industry Exchange, reported the following findings:<\/p>\n