{"id":3297,"date":"2022-10-10T08:06:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T08:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/?p=3297"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:21:20","slug":"soft-touch-lamination-for-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/soft-touch-lamination-for-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Luxury Soft Touch Lamination: The Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Your expert introduction to the uses of soft touch lamination to enhance your printed marketing materials with a luxury look that won't break the bank<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Let’s face it. Despite the 90s hype about the oncoming digital revolution and the “paperless office”, today’s digital world relies as much on printing\u200a\u2014\u200awhether it’s books, magazines, brochures, catalogs, or anything else\u200a\u2014\u200ajust as much as it ever did. And high-end printing services are the gateway to a whole new set of luxury market segments for businesses, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, exclusive stores and other establishments that cater to the rich and famous.<\/p>

In today’s world, everyone wants to look rich. Even if you have modest means, you can give the appearance of affluence with high-end printing services that specialize in producing premium printed products such as brochures, menus, business cards, flyers and other collateral materials like playing cards and table top games. And one of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your printed materials to give them a truly luxurious finish is a relatively new process called soft touch lamination.<\/p>

Whether it be for personal use or for business, there are several different laminations that you may want to explore before making your final decision on which type of lamination will work best for your needs. This blog post covers everything that you need to know about luxury soft touch lamination so you can make an informed decision when choosing which type is right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is soft touch lamination?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Soft touch lamination is the process of adhering a thin but strong layer of polyester film to your printed materials with a special adhesive to create a rich, high-quality finish that is resistant to scuffing, scratching and water damage. In essence, the process of soft touch lamination involves taking a printed document and placing it between two layers of clear polyester film. The document is then run through a heat laminator that melts the layers together to create a finished product that is both durable and attractive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why should you choose soft touch lamination?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The obvious reason you would want to use soft touch lamination is because it gives your printed materials a sophisticated, high-end look that is perfect for businesses that want to look classy, luxurious, and professional. Even if your advertising materials are printed in full-colour, soft touch lamination can help take them to the next level with a beautiful sheen that will make your brochures, menus and business cards stand out from the crowd. Soft touch lamination is also a superb choice because it gives your printed products a coat of durability that will extend their lifespan.<\/p>

Soft touch lamination is also a good option to use if you are printing on cardstock that is prone to collecting dust. A soft touch lamination will help protect your documents from dust and other debris that might collect on the surface of your printed materials. And the special way that soft touch lamination wins out over other lamination techniques is the soft, velvety touch it has under your customer’s fingers. A truly unique selling point that creates an unforgettable tactile experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Other types of lamination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are two other types of laminations that you can choose from depending on the type of printed materials you are producing. While soft touch lamination is a fantastic option for high-end goods, it’s helpful for you to understand the full range of choices available to you. So, to give you a bit of context, here’s a quick look at the other possibilities and how they compare.<\/p>