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Question

What is the difference between Soft Touch Paper and Velvet Lamination? Feeling perspective, material, available options.

Answer

Soft Touch Paper and Velvet Lamination both deliver that soft, suede-like feel people love, but they get there in different ways. One is a coating applied to the stock, the other is a laminate film sealed over it, and that changes the material and how each behaves.

	Soft Touch Paper	Velvet Lamination
How it is made	Soft-touch coating on the stock	Velvet laminate film bonded to the stock
Feel	Smooth, soft, matte	Plush, velvety, matte
Durability	Protective coating	Laminate adds extra thickness and scuff resistance

Both mute reflections for a rich, understated look that feels premium in the hand.
Velvet lamination tends to feel a little plusher and adds a bit more thickness because of the film.
Choose based on the exact hand feel and finish options you want for your piece.

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What is the difference between Soft Touch Paper and Velvet Lamination? Feeling perspective, material, available options.

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