Special
Effects
We offer many value-added special effects, including our trademarked decorative techniques, all focused on bringing your product center-stage in the marketplace.
MetalTone™

Customized 4-Color Process printing over vibrant silver ink to give artwork the subtle sheen of metal.

VibraMotion™

A special custom detailed emboss which is done at the final stage of production, going over all laminations and coatings.

Look of Leather

Create the style and texture of leather with this luxurious embossed effect.





Blind Spot UV

An effect that requires no printed design at all. A clear gloss effect that creates art all on its own.





Glow-in-the-Dark UV

A spot UV effect that glows, creating a powerful dynamic to artwork.


Lithomatte™

A film and UV combination that is an alternative to using matte film with spot gloss.

Blind Emboss

An emboss that stands alone, not in register with any specific artwork, creating a unique effect.

LithoFoil®

Using an adhesive, LithoFoil is applied in-line and can be put down in screens and halftones. LithoFoil tolerates tighter control and flexibility within designs with fine details and also eliminates the need to use Opaque White ink, knocking out to bright white paper.


Post Emboss

An overall "linen" pattern is stamped directly onto the lamination, giving texture to the artwork.

Gritty Matte UV

An overall finish with a rough, grainy surface quality that makes artwork touchable. Available as a Spot or Flood application.

Spot Glitter UV

A shimmering effect for use on book components, adding extra sparkle and movement.

Raised Spot UV

A raised spot UV effect that can be used as a faux emboss to give your artwork texture.

VibraColor™

A technique that recreates CMYK while removing any unwanted colors. Can be used in combination with any PMS color; the possibilities are endless.