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Flat Spot UV Business Cards
Flat clear gloss on smooth 16pt silk: matte and shine side by side. Our fastest spot UV.
Turnaround · Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
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- Free design proof
- Ships in 3–4 business days (estimate)
- Free shipping (continental US)
What's Included
- Flat spot UV coating on select areas of your design
- Full-color CMYK printing on both sides
- 16pt silk laminated stock
- 3.5" × 2" US standard business card size
- Free digital proof before production
Paper & Production
- Finish: Flat spot UV — a thin clear glossy coating applied to specific areas of your design, flush with the paper surface
- Paper: 16pt C2S with silk (matte) lamination
- Lead time: Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
- Spot UV areas should be supplied as a separate layer in your file — we'll send a proof showing exactly where the gloss will be applied
File Requirements
- Upload your print-ready files after checkout
- Accepted formats: PDF, AI, PSD, EPS (CMYK, 300dpi, with bleed)
- Spot UV areas must be supplied as a separate spot color layer (100% black on a layer named "Spot UV")
- We'll send a digital proof for your approval before production
- Need help? Our team can review your files at no extra charge
About Flat Spot UV
Spot UV — also called spot gloss or spot varnish — is a clear glossy coating applied to specific areas of a printed card. The technique creates a visible contrast between the glossy coated areas and the matte uncoated surface beneath.
Flat spot UV sits flush with the paper — you can see the shine but the card feels smooth to the touch. The effect works best on silk laminated stock, where the matte base provides an even, consistent contrast with the gloss. Common applications include highlighting a logo, a name, a border, or a pattern.
For a more dramatic tactile effect where the gloss is physically raised above the surface, see our Raised Spot UV product.
What is spot UV?
How spot UV works, flat vs. raised, and which paper pairs best.
Read the guide →Other spot UV options
Want raised dimension or more customization? Explore these.
StandardRaised Spot UV on Soft Touch
A dimensional clear gloss that rises off a velvet-soft matte surface. You can see and feel every glossy element.From 105 $US for 100Ships in 3–4 business days after proof approval (estimate)
CustomCustom Spot UV
Raised spot UV on your choice of 32pt silk or 32pt soft touch stock. Combine with foil or edge finishing.From 245 $US for 250About 3 weeks after proof approval (estimate)
Compare every option on the spot UV business cards page.
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