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Lamination (also known as celloglazing) adds a thin coating of clear plastic to your prints and trimmed to the edges. Lamination can be used for protection and aesthetic purposes. Since the lamination is trimmed to the printed edge and does not overlap, it is not waterproof (Water can still contact the edges of the paper between the laminated film). Laminates come in different types (gloss, matt, velvet, etc.) and can be applied to one or both sides of a print job. Celloglazing has a minimum requirement for the paper stock which should be 200gsm, although the texture paper can not be laminated. Lamination is usually used for business cards, brochures, flyers, presentation folders, booklets etc.

Encapsulation (also known as Laminating Pouches) is a thicker layer of plastic that is applied to both sides of the print job. When the print is encapsulated, the plastic layers (on both sides) extend beyond the edges of the print and are heat sealed together. Encapsulation (Laminating Pouches) the print completely in the plastic, making it waterproof. Encapsulation has a minimum requirement for the paper stock which should be 80gsm, although the texture paper can not be laminated. Encapsulation is usually used for Laminating office / company documents, restaurant menus, drink menus, company notices etc.

Glossy laminate
Glossy laminate produces a high gloss effect. Glossy laminate helps bring out vibrant colors and works especially well on darker backgrounds. Glossy laminate feels like a bit more shine.

Matt Laminate
Matt laminate can reduce glare reflection and stands out against lighter backgrounds and colors. Matt laminate feels more elegant and modern.

Velvet Laminate
Velvet laminate has a super soft velvety finish that reduces glare reflect. It feels like a velvet material on your printed products.

Laminating pouches have various different thickness from 80 – 250 Micron. Also it is available with matte and glossy as well.