What Is Silk Laminated Printing

Lamination protects against damage from fingerprints liquid spills stains smudges grease dirt grime and much more.

What is silk laminated printing.

Laminated print pieces can withstand high levels of daily use. The majority of our posters leaflets and brochures using coated stock are printed onto high quality silk paper. 5 7 days available turnaround. Smooth matte laminate has a smoother and less rubbery texture than that of silk matte.

Lamination is often used for packaging book covers brochures business cards and other printed items. We also have silk laminated business cards with spot uv available. A thin layer of film is applied to the card adding extra durability and strength and also making it feel thicker. Silk laminated business card printing.

Silk laminated postcards are printed on full cmyk color on either single or double sided 16pt card. When the laminate gets soiled it is easy to clean. Smooth matte laminate along with silk matte and textured matte are all laminate coatings. 2 4 days silk laminated w stamped foil turnaround.

This material is neither 100 percent shiny nor 100 percent matte but reflects light in the way that fine silk does. Lamination printing is the process of applying a thin layer of plastic to paper or card sheets to enhance and protect the printed matter. With silk lamination the laminates are a brushed plastic. Common types of laminate are gloss matt and silk.

After printing the postcards have a protective silk lamination applied to both sides of the postcard giving them a dynamic and shiny appearance. If you re looking for business cards that are silky smooth to the touch we recommend our silk laminated business card printing. Silk lamination adds an extra protective layer giving the business cards a total of 18pt thickness more durable water resistant and tear resistant. 2 4 business days next business day 5 7 business days some product options may affect the turnaround times.

Silk unlike gloss can be written on with a ballpoint pen although writing on uncoated paper is still much easier. 4 color process printing cmyk single or double sided. Silk coated is the most popular type of paper that we print onto. The feel of the material is smooth and well silky giving any silk laminated materials a classy look and texture.