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UV coating is a liquid finishing layer applied over printed surfaces and cured instantly using ultraviolet light, bonding to the print to create a hard, smooth, and visually striking surface in a single production pass. Available in high-gloss, matte, soft-touch, and spot UV formulations, it adds durability, visual depth, and tactile quality that standard printing alone cannot deliver.
MFG Merch brings UV coating to Jacksonville businesses, brands, and organizations that want their printed materials and merchandise to make a stronger impression at every touchpoint.
UV coating is a liquid finishing layer applied over printed surfaces and cured instantly using ultraviolet light. Unlike traditional varnishes that require drying time, UV coating polymerizes on contact — bonding to the printed surface to create a hard, smooth, and visually striking finish in a single production pass.
The process is used across packaging, marketing materials, branded merchandise, and promotional products to add durability, visual depth, and tactile quality that standard printing alone cannot deliver.
This is what sets UV coating apart:
UV coating is available in high-gloss, matte, and soft-touch formulations, each producing a distinctly different surface feel and visual effect. Gloss amplifies color depth and vibrancy. Matte reduces glare for a refined, understated look. Soft-touch creates a velvety surface texture that feels as premium as it looks.
Spot UV coating applies the finish to specific areas of a printed surface rather than the entire piece, creating a contrast between coated and uncoated sections. This technique draws attention to logos, headlines, and key design elements in a way that no ink or color adjustment can replicate.
Cured UV coating forms a protective barrier over the printed surface, shielding it from scratching, moisture, fingerprints, and general handling wear. Finished products maintain their visual quality significantly longer than uncoated alternatives.
UV coating intensifies the appearance of the ink beneath it, making colors appear richer and more saturated. For branded materials where color accuracy and visual impact are non-negotiable, UV coating delivers a noticeable improvement over uncoated output.
UV coating brings a premium finish to a wide range of printed products and branded surfaces. With access to over 7,788+ customizable products in our Promo Catalog, MFG Merch gives Jacksonville brands the flexibility to apply UV coating across virtually any printed material in their lineup.
Business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, and presentation folders. UV coating gives printed marketing materials a polished, professional finish that holds up through handling and leaves a stronger impression at events, meetings, and client touchpoints.
Custom boxes, product packaging, hang tags, labels, and retail displays. For brands where the unboxing experience is part of the product, UV coating adds a layer of visual and tactile quality that signals premium craftsmanship before the product is even seen.
Notebooks, folders, promotional cards, certificates, awards, and branded stationery. UV coating elevates corporate merchandise and gifting programs, making every item feel considered and intentional rather than generic.
Getting your project from artwork to finished product is straightforward. Here is how MFG Merch handles UV coating from start to delivery.
Our Jacksonville team reviews your printed material, desired finish type: gloss, matte, soft-touch, or spot UV and production requirements. We advise on the best coating formulation for your surface and end use before anything goes to production.
The coating is applied over the printed surface using professional UV finishing equipment and cured instantly under ultraviolet light. Spot UV applications are registered precisely to your artwork for clean, accurate coverage on selected design elements.
Every finished piece is inspected for coating consistency, surface adhesion, and visual quality before packaging. Orders are available for pickup at our Jacksonville facility or shipped directly to your location.
UV coating is one of the fastest ways to elevate the look and feel of printed products. MFG Merch applies UV coating in-house at our Jacksonville facility, covering everything from spot UV on business cards to full flood coating across large print runs.
Get a quote today and we will have your project ready to impress.
These are real results from Jacksonville businesses and brands that brought their projects to MFG Merch. From UV-coated print runs to full merchandise programs, here is what working with us looks like.
UV coating is the right finishing choice when print quality alone is not enough to communicate the value of your brand or product.
When First Impressions Are Part of the Product
Business cards, packaging, and branded collateral are the first physical touchpoint a client has with your brand. UV coating makes sure that moment reflects your quality and attention to detail.
When Durability Matters
Brochures, menus, and presentation folders that get handled repeatedly hold up significantly better with UV coating, resisting scratching, moisture, and edge wear over time.
When Specific Design Elements Need to Stand Out
Spot UV creates contrast between coated and uncoated areas, drawing attention directly to logos, product names, and key visuals without touching the underlying artwork.
Have a project in mind? Our Jacksonville team is ready to help you choose the right finish and get it into production.
MFG Merch handles UV coating entirely in-house at our Jacksonville facility, giving you direct control over quality without third-party production delays.
As USA’s full-service print and merchandise partner, our team manages every step from finish selection and artwork alignment through to final inspection and delivery.
With over a decade of experience serving more than 1,200 clients across industries, we apply the same precision to a short-run business card order as we do to a full-scale packaging and merchandise program.
Have questions about our UV coating in Jacksonville? Here are the answers our clients ask most. Can not find what you need? Reach out and our team will get back to you promptly.
UV coating works best on rigid or semi-rigid printed surfaces. It is not suited for substrates that flex or bend repeatedly, as the cured coating can crack under stress. Our team will confirm suitability for your specific material during consultation.
We offer high-gloss, matte, and soft-touch UV coating formulations. Each produces a different visual and tactile effect. Our team can help you choose the right finish based on your brand, product type, and intended use.
Minimum order requirements vary by product type and coating method. Contact our team for specifics based on your project.
Standard turnaround is 5 business days. Rush production is available for time-sensitive projects. Contact our team for expedited options and pricing.
Gloss UV coating intensifies color saturation, making printed colors appear richer and more vibrant. Matte and soft-touch formulations have a more neutral effect on color. If exact color accuracy is critical, our team will run a sample before full production.
Yes. For first-time orders or projects with specific finish requirements, we recommend requesting a sample before full production. This ensures the coating formulation, sheen level, and surface feel match your expectations before anything is produced at scale.
UV coating is a liquid finish cured by ultraviolet light, producing a harder and more visually striking surface than standard lamination. Lamination applies a plastic film over the printed surface, which is more flexible but less premium in appearance and feel. UV coating is the better choice when visual impact and surface quality are the priority.
