There are several types of lamination films used on the surface of printed materials. Different types of films have very different effects and feel.
1. Glossy Film
Features: bright and glossy, looks more vivid.
Suitable for:
Brochures
Color pages
Product packaging
Gift bags, etc.
Advantages:
Enhance color contrast and make printed materials more eye-catching
Smooth surface and good feel
Relatively low cost, high cost performance
2. Matte Film
Features: The surface is not reflective and has a soft feel.
Suitable for:
High-end albums
Fine packaging boxes
Creative product covers, etc.
Advantages:
Anti-reflective, more comfortable visual experience
Looks more textured
Not easy to leave fingerprints on the surface
3. Frosted Film
Suitable for:
Book covers
Folders
Gift boxes, etc.
Advantages:
Stronger scratch resistance
Non-slip, not easy to stick to dust
4. Thermal Laminating Film
Features: With hot melt adhesive on the back, it can be directly attached to the printed matter after being heated by the machine.
Suitable for large-scale automated operation, widely used in various packaging and printing fields.
Common types:
Thermal sealing glossy film
Thermal sealing matte film
Thermal sealing frosted film
Advantages:
High production efficiency
Easy to operate
Suitable for high-speed laminating machines in printing plants
5. Pre-coated film (BOPP Pre-coated Film)
Features: The glue is pre-coated on the back of the lamination film, and it can be sealed by heating.
Suitable for printing industries such as books, magazines, textbooks, and manuals, and is one of the most widely used plastic sealing materials.
Advantages:
Environmentally friendly and non-toxic
Strong stability, not easy to bubble
Neat appearance, good adhesion