Question
What's the difference between silk lamination and matte lamination?
Answer
Both are laminated films that avoid the mirror-shine of gloss, but they land in different places on the sheen scale. Matte lamination is fully flat and can feel slightly papery or textured. Silk lamination carries a subtle low sheen and feels noticeably smoother and silkier, and it lets colors read a touch brighter while still keeping glare down.
| Feature | Matte | Silk |
|---|---|---|
| Sheen | Flat, none | Subtle low sheen |
| Feel | Smooth, slightly papery | Silky and smooth |
| Color | Muted | Slightly brighter |
| Glare | Very low | Low |
- Both resist scuffs and add durability over an unlaminated card.
- Pick silk for a smooth, slightly livelier finish. Pick matte for a completely flat, understated look.
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