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title: "What is the difference between Soft Touch, Silk Laminated, and Velvet Laminated finishes?"
description: "These are three premium laminated finishes that each change how a printed piece feels in the hand as much as how it looks. All bond a film to the stock, bu"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is the difference between Soft Touch, Silk Laminated, and Velvet Laminated finishes?

These are three premium laminated finishes that each change how a printed piece feels in the hand as much as how it looks. All bond a film to the stock, bu

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