Raised gloss

Spot UV Wood Cards

Spot UV wood cards use raised gloss as a subtle tactile detail. A clear, raised layer can catch the light on a logo, pattern, member mark, or premium tier without covering the natural grain.

Raised gloss gallery

Compare gloss, tactile linework, and premium finish references.

Raised gloss is judged by light angle and hand feel. These references show subtle clear patterns, premium cherry surfaces, and the adjacent print effects that usually share the same proof.

Cherry wood card gloss sample in studio light

Cherry raised gloss wood card on walnut table

Custom wood RFID card feature board with gloss areas

Luxury wood RFID invitation set with tactile premium finishes

Walnut wood card with premium line accent for gloss planning

Birch wood card with fine line accent reference

Gloss depends on lighting.

Spot UV may look quiet in flat light and strong under angled light. Sample approval should include the real lighting context where the card will be presented.

Raised details should not interfere with handling.

Keep raised gloss away from zones that need heavy scanning, writing, or repeated wallet friction unless the sample has been tested for that use.

Tone-on-tone gloss is the most premium use.

The strongest spot-UV effect on wood is often invisible until the light hits it — a clear logo or pattern in the same tone as the grain that appears only at an angle. This restraint reads as quiet luxury and keeps the natural material the hero of the card.

Spot UV usually shares a proof with other effects.

Because gloss is judged alongside UV color, white ink, foil, and laser, it is normally approved on the same production proof rather than in isolation. Reviewing the effects together avoids one finish overpowering another on the final wood.

Best uses

Subtle premium marks
Membership and gift cards
Tone-on-tone logos
Luxury hospitality programs

Frequently asked questions

What does spot UV look like on wood?

A clear raised layer that catches light on a logo, pattern, or tier mark. The most premium use is tone-on-tone: invisible until the light hits it.

Where should raised gloss not go?

Away from zones with heavy scanning, writing, or wallet friction, unless the sample has been tested for that use.

How is spot UV approved?

Under real presentation lighting, usually on the same production proof as UV color, white ink, foil, and laser — so no effect overpowers another.

Specification

Card size	CR80 and custom dimensions by drawing
Card body	Plastic-free, FSC-certified wood body options
Thickness	0.80 mm to 2.0 mm by wood species and chip
Minimum order	None — single samples to production runs
Production time	About one week after artwork and sample approval
RF planning	Chip, antenna, thickness, and finish approved together
Approval route	Material sample, working RF sample, production proof
Best surfaces	Cherry, walnut, black wood, birch with clear contrast
Use cases	Logo, pattern, tier mark, linework, invitation detail
Approval need	Gloss height, visibility, and durability sample