Printing Explained
Lamination - Matt Lamination, gloss lamination, gloss lamination
Definition: Lamination is Plastic film in various finishes which is applied to the entire printed sheet to create various effects
What is it used for? Commonly used for Brochures, Leaflets, Postcards and Presentation folders.
Matt Lamination gives a subtle, tactile, effect that oozes quality.
gloss lamination is more high profile, it adds a high Silk sheen, often used on brochure covers, magazine covers or presentation folders. It it definitely the high impact option.
gloss lamination falls as a half way house of Silk and matt lamination.
At What Point do we do it? Lamination is a print finishing process (after printing).
How do we do it? The printed sheet has a roll of lamination film applied to it under heat and high pressure.
More about... One side effect of lamination is that it completely seals in the print, so areas of large solid are less liable to cause marking (set-off).
Embossing (Blind Embossing)
Definition: To press a mould on the underside of the sheet of paper so that the surface stands out in relief, without using ink or gold leaf in the process. (See Block Foiling, Die Stamping)
What is it used for? Commonly used for letterheads, Business Cards, Brochures and Presentation folders. For example, a logo or text might be highlighted by embossing. Embossing is also effective when used in non printed areas as a subtle but prestigious way of enhancing the printed job.
At What Point do we do it? Embossing is a print finishing process (after printing).
How do we do it? A die is made from your design, Under several tons of pressure, the embossing die is forced onto the paper and the impression of the brass or magnesium die is left in relief on the paper.
More about... This form of embossing is also used in the production of Braille (For the Vision Impaired). Ask us about effects such as multi level embossing to create a three dimensional relief.
