One-sided, thermal (hot) laminating, for the most part, is applied to press sheets with the thinnest of laminating films; ranging from 1.1 to 2.0 mil.  The advantages of plastic laminating affords the final products durability, water / oil / acid resistance, longevity and value-added appearance.  Film lamination eliminates cracking and chipping of inks on printed substrates.

 

Arrow offers a full range of laminates, including but not limited to:

 

• Gloss (polypropylene, polyester, nylon)
• Matte (polypropylene, polyester, nylon)
• Soft-touch matte and anti-scuff matte (polyester, polypropylene and nylon)
• Satin (polyester
• Gluable / Foil Stampable
• UV Inhibiting
• Imprintable (iridescent, holographic, metalized)

 

Applications for one-sided laminating include, but are not limited to:

 

• Pocket folders
• Dust jackets
• Case bound book covers
• Binder wraps
• Perfect bound book covers
• Folding carton packaging
• Corrugated carton labels
• Magazine covers
• Counter displays
• Mechanical bound book covers
• Trading cards
• Self-adhesive stickers
• Designer bags
• Postcards
• Saddle-stitched book covers

 

Arrow operates two, fully automated, high-speed, 1-sided laminating systems capable of laminating 70# text to 24pt. SBS, 11" x 14" to 41" x 41".

Consult with Arrow from the inception of your project to insure suitable laminate-to-paper selection, accurate estimates, scheduling and meeting your deadlines.