Paper Coating & Overprint Varnishes (OPV)

DIC Graphics offers oil‑based, water‑based, and UV/radiation‑curable overprint varnishes — built to enhance gloss, durability, and resistance on printed paper and board.

Our coatings are engineered to elevate your printed materials — delivering quality, durability, and finishing that help your products stand out. Here’s what you get:

• Enhanced Surface Finish: Choose between gloss, matte or high‑rub (durable) variants to match your brand aesthetic.
• Improved Durability & Resistance: Coatings protect against scuffing, staining, edge‑fusion, and discoloration from environmental impurities.
• Multiple Coating Technologies: Whether you need oil‑based, water‑based, or UV/radiation‑curable coatings — we provide the right solution for your printing process.
• Flexibility for Application Methods: Compatible with both inline and offline coating systems on sheet‑fed offset presses or roller‑coater setups.
• Adaptable to Different Use Cases: From commercial print jobs, booklets, brochures, cartons, to specialty packaging — suitable across a wide range of paper/board applications.

Coating Types & Product Range

Oil‑based Overprint Varnish (OPV Oil‑Base)

• Provides gloss, matte, or high‑rub (durable) finish for offset‑printed sheets. Good for applications requiring robust surface protection and classic print quality. DIC Graphics

Water‑based Varnish

• Ideal for enhancing gloss or matte finishing while offering scratch resistance. Water‑based coatings (aqueous/acrylic or styrenic binders) are optimal for environmentally‑minded operations and when printing with standard ink density. DIC Graphics

Blister Pack Varnish (Blister‑Type Coating)

• Specially formulated for blister‑card packaging (printed card + plastic hood). Ensures good
  heat‑sealing performance when combined with PET or PVC hoods — suitable for blister packaging
  sheets in sheet‑fed offset workflows. DIC Graphics

UV / Radiation‑Curable Roller Coater Varnish

• Offers gloss or matte finishes, smooth feel, strong scratch resistance, and non‑yellowing cured film. Suitable for inline or offline roller‑coater applications over dried conventional inks. DIC Graphics

PICTURE OF Brochures, catalogs, magazines, and high‑quality print publications, Cartons, folding boxes, and retail packaging made from paper or board, Blister card packaging (printed & coated cards + PET/PVC hoods), Marketing & promotional materials needing premium finish (gloss/matte, scratch‑resistant), Any sheet‑fed offset printing requiring enhanced finishing and protection