The
printing & packaging sector has gone through a lot of changes in
the last decade. The printing mechanism and technologies used have
improved significantly. Lamination is a very widely used printing
technique for providing excellent quality printing materials. Print
lamination offers
the following benefits:
- Lamination improves the durability of the printed products by giving them strength.
- It provides protection from stains and spills, smudges, tear & wrinkles, oil, dirt, grease, moistures, and fingertips.
- Lamination is used to enhance the look of the printing materials. They gradually enhance the ink level and colouring.
- It is a completely transparent material and doesn’t hinder the appearance of the printing materials.
- It is a cost-effective solution.
It is Popularly Used in the Printing of the Following Materials:
- Restaurant, hotel and bar menus
- Maps
- Educational materials
- Various types of cards e.g. business cards, visiting cards, etc.
- Posters
- Calendars
- Manuals
- Marriage albums
- Photo albums
- Magazines
- Brochures
Metallized
films are another fine product used in the printing and packaging
industry. It is a polymer film usually coated with a layer of
aluminium. The Metallized PolyEthylene Terephthalate (MET-PET) and
Metallized Biaxially Oriented PolyPropylene (MET-BOPP) Films are
mostly used in various industries. These films offer
manufacturers the chance to present their products in innovative
designs. This is done to attract the consumers specifically young
consumers. That’s why they have a bright or vibrant appearance.
They
provide excellent adhesion to lamination with good metal &
lamination bond strength. They are lightweight and can be easily
stacked and transported in huge numbers from one place to another.
They provide an excellent barrier to air and light keeping the food
safe for a longer stretch. They can be easily customized according to
the content of the packaging. Innovative branding designs can be
carried out easily on them. A good packaging material combined with a
good print
lamination can do
wonders for an organization.
