Low cost directionLamination stage
Matte Lamination
A muted surface with less visual glare
Choose a matte direction when you want the printed artwork to feel restrained and the packaging surface to look less reflective.
Premium Surface Finishes
Finishing Touches That Make Packaging Unforgettable
Explore nine surface finish directions with ODO. Compare how each option looks and feels, then discuss the combination that suits your artwork, packaging and budget.
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Lamination
3 optionsLow cost directionLamination stage
Gloss Lamination
A bright, reflective printed surface
Gloss lamination creates a polished visual direction for color-led cartons and product packaging.
Medium cost directionLamination stage
Soft Touch Lamination
A soft-feel surface with a subdued appearance
A tactile lamination option to discuss for packaging where the feel of the box is part of the presentation.
Coating
2 optionsMedium cost directionAdditional application
UV Spot Coating
Selected glossy areas against the surrounding print
Draw attention to a logo, graphic or pattern with a selectively applied surface effect.
Low cost directionPrint / coating stage
Aqueous Coating
A clear coating selected for the intended surface
Discuss a water-based coating when choosing the printed appearance and handling finish of your paper-based pack.
Foiling
2 optionsHigh cost directionAdditional application
Gold Foil Stamping
Warm metallic accents on chosen artwork areas
Add a gold-toned metallic detail to branding, lettering or selected patterns in the packaging design.
High cost directionAdditional application
Silver Foil Stamping
Cool metallic accents for a crisp visual direction
Use silver-toned foil as a contrasting detail on selected logos, type or design elements.
Embossing
2 optionsHigh cost directionTooling / application
Embossing
Raised detail you can see and feel
Build tactile emphasis into a logo, mark or graphic with a raised surface detail.
High cost directionTooling / application
Debossing
Pressed-in detail for a quieter tactile finish
Create a recessed design area for a subtle branded detail on a suitable packaging surface.
Finish Quick-Compare
| Finish | Type | Cost Direction | Production Planning | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamination | Low | Lamination stage | A muted surface with less visual glare | |
| Lamination | Low | Lamination stage | A bright, reflective printed surface | |
| Lamination | Medium | Lamination stage | A soft-feel surface with a subdued appearance | |
| Coating | Medium | Additional application | Selected glossy areas against the surrounding print | |
| Coating | Low | Print / coating stage | A clear coating selected for the intended surface | |
| Foiling | High | Additional application | Warm metallic accents on chosen artwork areas | |
| Foiling | High | Additional application | Cool metallic accents for a crisp visual direction | |
| Embossing | High | Tooling / application | Raised detail you can see and feel | |
| Embossing | High | Tooling / application | Pressed-in detail for a quieter tactile finish |
Relative cost is a guide. Availability, tooling and production timing are confirmed for your specification.
Not Sure Which Finish Is Right?
Share the product, artwork and look you want. ODO can help you compare suitable finishes and review the design before production.