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Spot UV Business Cards
Gloss on matt
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£36.49
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1Quantity & specification
Quantity
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2Stock & size
3Artwork
Artwork route
How do you want to supply the design?
Upload finished artwork or send the requirement to our design team. Product-specific file requirements should be confirmed before production.
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About Spot UV Business Cards
Spot UV creates contrast by placing selective gloss over chosen areas of the card. Because the effect changes with viewing angle and light, it is strongest when the gloss follows a meaningful shape: a logo, pattern, large letterform or controlled graphic detail. It should not be used as a substitute for hierarchy in the underlying artwork. Design the card so it still works before the varnish is added, then use Spot UV to reveal a second layer of detail. Registration matters, so very small text or hairline shapes are less forgiving than broader deliberate areas. The product artwork instructions should be followed for the separate Spot UV mask.
Specifications
- Finish
- Matt or soft touch with spot UV
- Effect
- Gloss highlights over matt
Artwork requirements
- Upload PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, JPG, PNG or TIFF files through the artwork route
- Prepare artwork at the selected finished size or an appropriate documented scale
- Keep important content clear of trims, folds, seams, fixings and other production areas that apply
- Follow any product-specific bleed, colour and resolution requirements shown for the confirmed specification
- Confirm the product-specific artwork requirements for the selected specification before production
Delivery & turnaround
Configured delivery services are shown during checkout where applicable. Production timing is confirmed from the selected product specification before production starts.
Artwork
File setup & preflight
Bleed, safe areas, resolution and file preparation.
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Expert guides for this product
Business Cards
Soft touch, foil or Spot UV business cards?
Soft touch changes the feel of the whole card, foil adds a metallic focal element, and Spot UV creates selective gloss contrast. The best finish is the one that supports the design; combining every premium effect can make a card busier rather than better.
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What size should a business card be?
For most UK businesses, 85 × 55mm is the safest business card size because it fits standard wallets and card holders. Square cards are better when standing out matters more than fitting conventional holders.
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Matt vs gloss lamination
Choose matt lamination for a more restrained, low-glare finish and gloss when you want stronger shine and colour punch. Soft-touch adds a more tactile premium feel but should be chosen for the brand and use, not simply because it costs more.
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What is Spot UV on a business card?
It is a clear glossy treatment applied only to selected areas, creating visual and tactile contrast against the surrounding surface.
Does Spot UV show as a printed colour?
No. It is a clear finish whose effect comes from gloss and light. Artwork normally identifies the areas to receive the treatment separately from the main print.
Do I need a separate artwork layer for spot UV?
Yes — supply a spot UV mask layer showing areas to be glossed.
Still unsure? Ask the team and include the exact specification you are considering.
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