Laminating (Celloglazing)

If you need help selecting the right laminate for your product, or if you just want more information on laminating in general, please refer to the guide below.

Laminate vs Encapsulation  |  Matt Laminate   |   Gloss Laminate   |   Velvet Laminate

What is the difference between laminating and encapsulation?

Laminating (also known as celloglazing) adds a thin, transparent plastic coating to your printing and is trimmed flush to the edge. Laminating can be used for both protective and aesthetic purposes. As laminating is trimmed to the edge of the printing and does not overlap, it is not waterproof (water can still come into contact with the edge of the paper sandwiched between two layers of laminate). Laminating is available in different types (gloss, matt, velvet, etc..) and can be applied to one, or both sides of a printing job.

Encapsulation is a thicker layer of plastic which is applied to both sides of a printing job. When printing is encapsulated, the plastic layer (on both sides) extends past the edge of the printing and is heat sealed together. This traps (or encapsulates) the printing fully in plastic making it waterproof.

Encapsulation is not a product we specialise in, however if this is something you need, please contact us by clicking here we will try to provide an alternative for you.

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