What is laminating printing, and how does it work?

Lamination applies a thin plastic film to the surface of a printed piece. Heat and pressure bond the film to the paper, creating a sealed protective layer that also changes how the piece looks and feels.

• Protection: the film resists moisture, fingerprints, tearing, and UV fading, so pieces last longer.
• Finish options: gloss adds shine and pop, matte softens glare, and soft-touch gives a velvety feel.
• Durability boost: laminated cards and menus hold up to repeated handling far better than uncoated ones.
• Part of finishing: lamination is applied during production, so the piece arrives fully finished.

Choose lamination for anything that will be handled often or exposed to the elements, like cards, menus, and tags.