Mylar bag finish
Spot UV mylar bags
Spot UV adds a clear, glossy coating to selected areas of a matte or soft-touch mylar bag, such as the logo or a pattern. The contrast between shiny and matte makes those areas catch the light and stand out.
- Look
- Gloss highlights on matte
- Best for
- Logo and pattern highlights
- Works on
- Any bag style
Finishes can be combined on one bag, in any size or shape. Talk to a packaging expert: 888.909.9402
Best for
- Making a logo stand out without adding color
- Subtle patterns that appear in the light
- Premium bags with a matte base
Pairs well with
- Soft-Touch MatteThe strongest gloss-and-matte contrast.
- Hot-Stamp FoilFoil on the logo, spot UV on the pattern around it.
Good to know
- Spot UV needs a matte or soft-touch base; on a gloss bag the effect disappears.
Compare
Mylar bag finishes side by side
| Mylar bag finish | Look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-Touch Matte | Flat matte, no glare | Premium flower and pre-roll bags |
| High Gloss | Shiny, saturated color | Bright, colorful designs |
| Holographic | Rainbow, color-shifting | Bags that stand out on the shelf |
| Hot-Stamp Foil | True-metal shine on chosen areas | Logos and strain names |
| Spot UV | Gloss highlights on matte | Logo and pattern highlights |
| Embossing | Raised, dimensional | Logos you can feel |
| Metallic | Brushed or mirror metal | Modern, technical looks |
| Clear Window | See-through panel | Showing the product |
| Kraft Paper | Natural brown paper | Natural and eco-minded brands |
| Grit Touch | Textured, sand-like | Bags with a texture you can feel |
Spot UV mylar bags questions
All mylar bagsWhat is spot UV on a mylar bag?
It's a clear gloss coating applied only to chosen areas of a matte bag, so those areas shine against the matte background.