Finishes & techniques
The details people feel before they see.
Every Madovar box can combine the techniques below. Knowing the names helps you brief us precisely, and we're always happy to recommend a combination for your brand and budget.
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Digital printing
Full-colour print on the wrap paper.
- Best for
- Full-coverage designs, photography, short runs.
- Good to know
- Full-coverage designs take a little longer to set up than a logo alone.
Foil stamping
Metallic or holographic foil pressed into the paper, in gold, silver and other colours.
- Best for
- Logos, wordmarks and fine accents.
- Good to know
- Very fine detail may need a test before production. Our go-to accent on larger runs.
Embossing & debossing
A raised (embossed) or recessed (debossed) logo or pattern, with or without foil.
- Best for
- Tactile, understated branding.
- Good to know
- Pairs especially well with soft-touch lamination.
Soft-touch lamination
A velvety matte coating over the print.
- Best for
- Beauty, tech and premium gifting.
- Good to know
- Shows fingerprints less than gloss and photographs beautifully.
Gloss & matte lamination
A clear protective film over the print, glossy or flat.
- Best for
- Vivid colour (gloss) or a quiet, modern look (matte).
- Good to know
- Protects the print in transit and handling.
Spot UV
A glossy varnish applied to selected areas only.
- Best for
- Contrast on a matte surface, especially on small runs.
- Good to know
- Slower to produce; on larger runs we often suggest foil instead.
Specialty papers
Textured, linen, kraft and coloured wrap papers.
- Best for
- Natural, minimal or heritage brands.
- Good to know
- Can replace printing entirely for a clean, tactile look.
Exact Pantone matching
Colour matched to your brand standard.
- Best for
- Brands with strict colour guidelines.
- Good to know
- Adds a colour-matching step before production.
Serialized numbering
A unique number printed on each box, with no duplicates.
- Best for
- Limited editions, certificates, collector pieces.
- Good to know
- Offered as a premium option.
Paper pull tabs
Printed or die-cut paper tabs to open lids and drawers.
- Best for
- Drawers, tight-fitting lids, inserts.
- Good to know
- We use paper tabs rather than ribbon pulls.
Matching shipper boxes
A printed outer carton for shipping.
- Best for
- E-commerce, influencer and PR mailers.
- Good to know
- Starts the unboxing before the box is even opened.
Popular combinations
| Look | Combination |
|---|---|
| Quiet luxury | Soft-touch lamination + debossed logo |
| Classic gift | Soft-touch lamination + gold foil logo |
| Bold launch | Full-coverage digital print + spot UV or foil accents |
| Natural | Textured specialty paper + blind deboss |
Explore box styles
Each structure works with these finishes. See all box styles.