Seven finishes that make a box feel more expensive

Finish is the part of packaging people notice with their hands rather than their eyes. These are the seven that make the biggest difference for the least cost.

Soft-touch lamination

A velvet surface that signals quality immediately and hides fingerprints better than gloss.

Spot UV

Gloss varnish over a matte base creates contrast without adding a colour.

Foil stamping

Metallic foil catches light in a way printed metallic ink never quite matches.