Both types provide a strong clear covering that makes the.
Uv on matt lamination.
Available paper packaging materials are art paper ccnb ivory board kraft paper and specialty paper.
Lamination is needed for further finish steps like uv varnishing spot uv hot foil stamping as it is a good temper material to bear all kinds of heat and handling.
Uv coating machines tend to be much larger than liquid lamination and sheets of 6 x 2 metres can be protected in a single pass.
Uv coating may be applied as a gloss semi gloss matte high gloss or in some cases with a special roller as a textured finish to many common applications such as books covers brochures menus postcards and calendars.
Lamination is reasonably priced and can actually save money by extending the life of print pieces and avoiding the need to reprint damaged ones.
Lamination is short for plastic film lamination.
We start with a thick 350gsm ultra white stock.
As the energy is uv and not heat dried nearly all plastics can be coated without risk of distortion.
Matt lamination gives a subtle tactile effect that oozes quality great for items where image and first impressions mean everything.
Whilst forming a protective coating over the print it does not provide the same level of protection as gloss lamination and can be prone to scratching and fingerprints especially where folding is involved.
We then apply an ultra thin layer of matt finish plastic to the front and back surfaces.
Glossy lamination and matt lamination soft touch film lamination special laser plastic film lamination for paper boxes and magazine production.
Finishes can be high gloss matt and even finished with an anti bacterial coating.
This matt lamination gives the card a unique texture while offering protection against discoloration and fading.
There are glossy lamination and matt lamination.
Varnishing text logos or images whilst leaving the remainder of the page unaffected.
When to use matte vs.
Gloss lamination depends on the printed piece and how you plan to use it.
Matt lamination matt lamination gives an elegant effect that offers great quality for products where image and first impressions mean everything which is why it is a common choice for many.
Unlike gloss lamination matt lamination can provide a softer look as it can produce lower contrast on darker colours.
The process only being taken after the paper printed.
The choice between matte vs.
Uv coating can be a direct replacement for lamination and provides a protective covering that adds value to any document increasing the vibrancy and richness of its colours as well as protection from scratching and fingerprints.
Uv ultra violet varnish is a liquid coating used to mask off any area of a design and enhance it ie.
Both sides are printed in full colour as standard.
Matt lamination over a dark colour will show scratches and finger prints more so than gloss.