Varnish
varnishes
lithographic printing varnishes
Enhance your print quality and durability with Sun Chemical’s range of premium lithographic printing varnishes. Whether you're producing luxury packaging, high-end brochures, or durable labels, our varnishes deliver exceptional finish and protection.
Gloss & Matte Overprint Varnishes
Our sheetfed varnishes, such as 40HC173 and 10HC373 Matt offer non-yellowing, high-solids formulations with excellent rub resistance. Perfect for offset applications requiring elegant finishes and long-lasting performance.
UV-Curable Digital Varnishes
Designed for HP Indigo and other digital platforms, SunEvo™ Protect LEP HD varnishes provide gloss or matte finishes with outstanding chemical, water, and abrasion resistance—no lamination needed.
Printed Excellence
Applications
Luxury packaging, marketing collateral, art books, pressure-sensitive labels, and more.
Benefits:
- High gloss or matte finish
- Superior durability and clarity
- Fast drying or instant UV cure
- Lamination-free protection for digital labels
10HC373 HI VISC MATT
High-viscosity, matte-finish lithographic printing ink is engineered specifically for offset Lithographic printing, particularly suited to processes that demand robust ink film formation and low gloss.
Key Features:
- High viscosity: Enables strong ink density and opacity, which is essential for high-quality solid and spot-colour printing.
- Matte finish: Offers a low-gloss aesthetic ideal for elegant design work, luxury brand packaging, brochures, art books, and high-end print collateral.
- Offset-litho compatibility: Formulated to work seamlessly with standard lithographic press setups, plate chemistry, and fountain solution systems.
- Colour stability: Designed for reliable performance across extended runs, maintaining consistency in hue and coverage.
40HC173 STAMPABLE
Sometimes referenced with ink/stampable is an oil-based overprint varnish designed specifically for lithographic printing applications where post-print stamping, hot-foil, embossing, or similar processes are employed
Key Composition & Properties:
- Based on synthetic phenolic–rosin resins (35–40%)
- In combination with vegetable oil (20–30%) and mineral oil (20–30%)
- Tuned to provide:
- Medium sheen and controlled gloss
- Ideal tack and pliability to withstand stamping or hot-foil without cracking
- Good drying characteristics for production speed
Key Features
Key Features and Benefits
Hot-foil and emboss-ready varnish
Applied to offset-printed sheets before hot-foil stamping or embossing to ensure adhesion without waxy residues or cracking.
Post-print tactile finishes
Offers a subtle feel and slight sheen, enhancing the tactile quality of business cards, invitations, or luxury packaging.
Protective overprint in multi-step processes
Acts as a protective layer over printed litho inks, guarding against scuffing during foil or emboss applications.
Adhesive prep for label/stamp printing
Provides a stable surface for pressure-sensitive adhesives or manual stamp pads in specialty label production.