TYPES OF LAMINATION
Polypropylene-OPP
Available in Gloss or Matte finish.
~ Gloss: Good clarity and gloss; but a softer film, which could scuff or mar depending on its use.
The best film for write-on/wipe-off applications with either a dry or wet erase marker.
~ Matte: A true matte; it flattens colors with the least
amount of distortion. The matte layer is a surface treatment
on the film, hence it is softer and can scuff or mar.
Generally it can be spot UV coated, foil stamped and glued.
Most common applications; posters, dust
jackets, charts and maps, paperback books
and labels.
The matte is very popular in Cosmetic cartons
and promotions.
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Polyester-PET
Available in Gloss, Matte and Satin
~ Gloss: Excellent clarity and gloss; better scuff and scratch resistance than other films.
Also the
best film for heat and chemical resistance.
~ Matte: The matting agents are dispersed
throughout the film and therefore offer much
better scuff resistance. It has a slightly higher gloss
when compared to matte OPP; and the matte PET
tends to make the darker colors appear "Milky" or
washed out.
~ Satin: A little glossier than the matte PET; but with
less distortion of the colors. This is the most
expensive of the matte films.
Most common applications; case bound books, POP displays and pocket folders.
Best for high demand long-term applications.
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Nylon-Layflat
Available in Gloss or Matte finish
~ Gloss: The unique characteristic of this film is its
permeability. When exposed to changes in the
environment/moisture, the film will expand and contract
at a rate similar to paper, thus reducing curl. Lower
scuff resistance than PET; more similar to OPP.
~ Matte: Similar to the Matte OPP; the matte is a surface
treatment and can scuff or mar. Generally it can be spot
UV coated, foil stamped and glued.
Most common applications; lightweight papers, dust
jackets, and paperbacks.
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GS Film
Available in Gloss only. 
~ Gloss GS (glueable/stampable): A top coated film to
improve adhesion for gluing and foil stamping.
GS is not recommended for applications of gluing film
to film: a pressure sensitive tape is a more appropriate
method..
Most common applications; pocket folders, folding
cartons and POP display
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Nature's Choice: 100% Biodegradable & Compostable Film
Available in Gloss Finish
~ Gloss: Superior clarity and gloss.
A naturally high dyne level good for
gluing, foil stamping and in some
cases, overprinting.