Label finish
Raised UV labels
Raised UV is a thick, clear gloss coating built up on selected areas of a label so they stand up from the surface. Customers can see and feel the logo or pattern. It's sometimes called 3D or tactile UV, and unlike embossing it adds coating on top rather than pressing the label material.
- Look
- Raised gloss details
- Feel
- Raised, you can feel it
- Material
- Paper or synthetic
Printed digitally on BOPP film or paper. We confirm the material and finish on your quote. Talk to a packaging expert: 888.909.9402
Best for
- Logos and names customers can feel
- Textures like dots, lines or patterns
- Premium labels that stand out by touch
Pairs well with
- Soft TouchRaised gloss on velvet matte is striking to see and touch.
- Spot UVCombine flat and raised gloss for layered detail.
Good to know
- Raised UV builds up best on bold, simple shapes; very fine detail can lose definition.
- It shows best over a matte or Soft Touch base.
Compare
Label finishes side by side
| Label finish | Look | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss UV | High gloss, vivid color | Smooth and slick | Bright, colorful artwork that should pop on the shelf |
| Soft Touch | Flat matte, low glare | Velvety, suede-like | Premium flower, concentrate and pre-roll lines |
| Metallic Labels | Silver, brushed or mirror | Smooth film | Labels that need to stand out from across the shelf |
| Digital Foil | Metallic foil on chosen areas | Smooth with a foil sheen | Logos, strain names and premium accents |
| Spot UV | Gloss highlights on matte | Smooth, flush with the label | Making a logo stand out without extra color |
| Raised UV | Raised gloss details | Raised, you can feel it | Logos and names customers can feel |
Raised UV labels questions
All labelsWhat's the difference between Spot UV and Raised UV?
Both add clear gloss to selected areas. Spot UV is a thin, flat layer you mainly see. Raised UV is built up thicker so the design stands off the label and you can feel it.
Is Raised UV the same as embossing?
It gives a similar raised feel, but it's made by building up clear coating on the surface rather than pressing the label material with a die.