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Finishing
Laminating
Film that makes a piece tougher and better in hand.
Laminating bonds a thin film to the printed sheet, sealing it against scuffs, moisture, and fingerprints while changing how it feels and reflects light. It’s the difference between a card that wears at the edges and one that still looks sharp months later.
Choose gloss to make colors pop, matte for a clean low-glare look, or soft-touch for that velvety, premium hand feel. Lamination also gives a sturdier base for foil, spot UV, and die-cutting on top.
What we do
Gloss, matte & soft-touch
Pick the finish: vivid gloss, low-glare matte, or velvety soft-touch.
Protection & durability
Resists scuffs, moisture, tears, and fingerprints for a longer life.
Premium hand feel
Adds weight and a refined surface, especially with soft-touch film.
A base for embellishment
A laminated surface supports crisp foil, spot UV, and die-cutting.
The stack
Film bonded to the printed sheet under heat and pressure — one side or full encapsulation. The film choices below are live from our finishing floor.
Encapsulation shown — single-side lamination skips the bottom film.
Common applications
- Business cards
- Menus
- Book & report covers
- Folders
- Signage
- Hang tags
Finishing
The equipment
Duplo DF-500
Roll lamination for covers, cards, and menus: gloss, matte, and soft-touch.
Frequently asked questions
Which lamination should I choose?
Gloss boosts color and contrast, matte cuts glare for a clean modern look, and soft-touch adds a premium velvety feel. Tell us the piece and we’ll recommend one.
Does lamination make a card thicker?
Slightly. Film adds body and rigidity, which is part of why laminated cards feel more substantial and resist bending.
Can you print or foil over lamination?
Foil and spot UV apply cleanly over lamination. Soft-touch in particular makes foil and spot UV stand out.
Ready to start a laminating order?
Upload your file and configure your order in minutes, or talk to our team about a custom job.