Process
Raised UV
A UV printing technique that builds dimensional height by layering and curing multiple ink passes on top of each other.
Definition
Raised UV is a production technique where UV-curable acrylate ink is deposited in multiple cure-and-stack passes to build vertical relief on a printed surface. Each ink layer cures instantly under UV LED light, allowing the next layer to land on a solid base. Standard raised UV patches and luxury branding transfers reach 0.5mm to 0.8mm of tactile height, similar in feel to embroidery. Raised UV gives decorators the dimensional presence of stitching without digitizing fees, thread color limits, or machine setup. It is used in raised UV patches, dimensional UV graphics, and luxury branding transfers.
Related Terms
UV DTF
A UV-cured direct-to-film transfer designed for rigid substrates and applied with a cold-peel adhesive instead of a heat press.
Raised UV Patch
A heat-applied apparel patch decorated with layered UV cure passes to deliver embroidery-grade tactile height.
Dimensional UV Graphic
A large-format raised UV print used to brand drinkware, hard goods, and rigid panels with tactile relief.
Fauxbroidery
An embroidery-style transfer that uses textured printing to mimic stitched thread without an actual digitized embroidery file.