Laminating film is available in a variety of widths and thicknesses. As with pouches, the thicker the film, the stiffer and more durable the laminated item will be. Films can be used for hot or cold lamination depending on the type of document you have.

Hot laminating film consists of two layers, a polyester-base layer and an adhesive resin layer that are bonded together. The heat from your laminator melts the adhesive resin layer, which then spreads over the document, hardening as it cools and creating a bond between the paper and film.

There are several types of laminating film for heat laminators:

• Standard laminating film is designed for everyday lamination of documents that do not have a heavy ink laydown.
  
  
• Special low melt laminating films require less heat and are used when laminating materials that are sensitive to high temperatures, such as photographs.
  
  
• OptiClear laminating films can be used to laminate documents with moderate to heavy ink laydown. They can be used on a variety of substrates.
  

Laminating film is available in a variety of finishes:

• Type of Laminating Film finishes:
• Matte - Non-reflective, slightly granular. Tends to make image colors more vivid.
• Satin - Reduced glare, soft sheen.
• Lustre - Reduced glare, sparkling sheen.
• Gloss - Best for bright colors. Adds definition, radiance.
  
  
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