Lamination

Lamination Process

The lamination process, commonly referred to as the glazing process, generally includes glossy lamination and matte lamination. Glossy lamination has a shiny appearance but is relatively less used nowadays. Matte lamination, on the other hand, imparts an elegant and high-end feel. There is also a type known as tactile lamination, providing a finer and smoother feel, though it is less prevalent due to its higher cost.

The Primary Benefits of Laminated Printing

1.Water, Smudge and Tear Resistant

Lamination increases strength and durability, allowing paper to withstand frequent use;

Lamination protects printed paper against stains, spills, moisture and smudges as well as tears and wrinkles, marks and abrasions and contaminants like oil, grease and dirt;

It is the preferred choice for applications requiring durability where the product is not exposed to the elements for prolonged periods of time.

2.Stability

Lamination adds strength and stiffness, enhancing the quality of the paper;

When laminated using a patented solventless of 100% solids technology, paper is very stable;

This laminating method requires no ovens to cure or burn off solvents and does not use water-based adhesives, which means the paper stays flat.

3.Cost Effective and Time Efficient

Lamination removes the necessity to manually laminate paper in order to shield the application from every day wear and tear;

It increases the longevity of print materials, thus saving money on reprinting.

Application Areas

Lamination is applied to various areas, including book covers, brochure covers, outer layers of packaging boxes, labels, folded sheets, and more. It is important to note that lamination is primarily suitable for coated papers, matte-coated papers, and uncoated papers with relatively smooth surfaces, whereas it may not be suitable for papers with textures like book paper or uncoated textured paper.

Case Studies

CASE ONE

Magazine —- softcover book
Size:8*10 inch (or customized)
Cover-to-cover lamination