Department of Printing Technology, GJUS&T, Hisar (Haryana)
Online published on 8 November, 2017.
Lamination is the process of bonding a plastic film to a printed sheet by means of heat and pressure for protection of the work or to improve the appearance of the work. The printed cover of books, record cover, jacket etc. laminated with a thin clear transparent acetate film which protect from moisture scratch, wear and tear and also provide a high gloss. Lamination protects paper from tears; spills, wrinkles, and any other substance that could alter the text or graphic were it to make contact with the original paper. It also intensifies colors and improves the overall appearance of printed document and signs. Different projects require a different weight of lamination film, depending on use and location of the item to be laminated, and finishes are available in matte, gloss, or satin.
