Print Finishing: 3D Varnish, Film and Foil Stamping
A finishing effect makes you want to touch a business card or a catalogue cover. We choose matte, gloss or soft-touch film to match the design, and 3D varnish and foil stamping are offered as made-to-order finishes — we prepare the files and effect masks for them.
matte, gloss or soft-touch, single- or double-sided
Spot varnish
flat or raised (3D), on selected elements — produced to order
Foil stamping
metallic foil on lettering and logos — produced to order
File
a separate layer or spot colour at 100% coverage, used as an effect mask
Substrate
coated card with matte film gives the sharpest gloss contrast
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Production options
Soft-touch film
A velvety-feel coating over the whole sheet. Slightly mutes colours and looks good on dark backgrounds.
3D spot varnish
A raised, glossy layer on a logo or selected elements. Offered as a made-to-order finish, confirmed after a brief.
Foil stamping
A metallic gold, silver or copper finish on lettering and fine ornamental details. Produced to order, with the effect discussed at the design stage.
Matte film + 3D varnish
A matte background with a glossy, raised element gives strong contrast. We apply the film on a laminator; the varnish is produced to order.
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How we work
A design with the finishing areas marked, or a request for us to propose an effect.
Preparing the varnish or foil mask and approving a preview.
Printing, laminating, applying the chosen finish, cutting or creasing.
Checking the effect, packing and shipping.
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Indicative price
The cost of a finishing effect depends on the technique, the area covered and the run size, and for short runs we price it together with the printing. That's why we don't quote a fixed rate — each project is priced individually after a brief.
Every finishing effect is quoted net for a specific design and run size, after reviewing the file and the elements to be decorated.
Our standard lead time is about 3 working days, and up to 14 days for larger projects. That is only a starting point. We are the manufacturer, not a broker — we plan our own production queue, so we can move your job forward to meet an opening, event or campaign date.
approx. 3 daysstandard lead time
24 hexpress printing — UV inks need no drying time
up to 14 dayslarge and non-standard projects with installation
We produce in Wieluń, Poland, and ship by courier across Poland and abroad. Our own installation crews work in Poland and other European countries.
Production facilities · Wieluń, Poland
Everything produced under one roof.
We take each order from artwork to installation on our own machines and with our own crews, so we decide the production order and the delivery date ourselves. For large roll-outs we are supported by a network of partner plants.
35+production machines and devices
3.2 mprint width in a single piece
73D printers, including industrial ones
1991year the company was founded
Large-format printing
two industrial 3.2 m UV printers — roll-to-roll and rigid boards
LED UV printing with textile ink
dye-sublimation on textiles
pigment photo plotter and large-format scanner
Digital print and finishing
production digital presses, colour and mono
guillotine cutter
folding machines, banding machine, press
variable data printing and personalisation
Machining and cutting
CNC router for boards, plastics and composites
laser for acrylic, plywood and engraving
oscillating cutting-and-creasing plotter and vinyl cutter
hot-wire foam cutting and acrylic bending
Finishing and assembly
large-format and thermal laminators
welders and two automatic eyeleting machines
industrial sewing room: hems, pole pockets, SEG edging
mounting and vinyl application stations
3D printing and prototypes
farm of 7 3D printers
two industrial large-volume printers
dedicated printer for channel letters
professional 3D scanner and modelling for print or CNC
Logistics and installation
own installation crews in Poland and Europe
work from lifts up to 18 m
warehouse and per-store kitting
multi-address shipping for retail chains
FAQ · 3D embellishment, varnish and foil
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare a file for spot varnish?
Put the elements to be varnished on a separate layer, or as a spot colour at 100% coverage, aligned exactly with the graphics. If you're not sure how, we'll prepare the mask for you.
Can 3D varnish be applied to paper without film?
The effect is sharper on paper with matte film, since the varnish then shines against a matte background. On uncoated paper it soaks in and loses its gloss.
How fine can a foil-stamped element be?
Very thin lines and small text can blur together. We check the minimum element thickness on the file before quoting.
Does soft-touch film scratch?
It withstands everyday use, but on dark colours friction marks show up sooner than on gloss film.
Can you meet a fixed date?
Usually, yes. Our standard lead time is about 3 working days, and express printing in 24 hours is possible. As the manufacturer we plan production ourselves, so we can schedule your job around your deadline. Add the date to your brief and we will confirm it before work starts.
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