Lamination is the process of applying a thin layer of plastic to paper or cardboard to enhance the appearance and protect the printed matter. Common types of laminate are glossy and matte, which are provided by a suitable lamination film .
Lamination is often used for book covers, brochures, business cards, cardboard packaging and other printed materials. There is a wide range of laminates available, all with different finishes. Standard lamination films are matte, glossy and silk. More innovative options include textured and holographic film lamination, to see the full range of film lamination options go to the manufacturer's website http://www.lamstore.com/price.html"> http://www.lamstore.ru/price.html . The site also contains a wide range of consumables for printing.
What's the difference between thermal and cold lamination?
Thermal lamination is a laminate where the film is provided with adhesive already applied, then the laminate is heated, thereby activating the adhesive, and the film is applied to the paper. Cold lamination, also known as wet lamination, is a process in which glue is applied to a laminate and then laminated onto paper, the glue is heated in a laminator, so the term cold is not literal.
Lamination jobs are scored based on the type of lamination film used, sheet size and number of sheets. Glossy lamination is cheaper than matte lamination.
