Protective Coat - What is a protective coat?

Definition of PROTECTIVE COAT:

A type of coating; a clear film that is applied to the top surface of a face material before or after it has been printed to create a protective coating. A protective coat is designed to protect the face material and print of a label from being damaged by environmental factors such as abrasion, light, chemicals, and moisture.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term protective coat:
Label Planet (2020) What is a protective coat? | Protective Coat Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/protective-coat/ (Accessed: January 1, 2023).