Laminating – More Than Just For Menus

When lamination services come up in day to day conversation it would be quite usual for people to assume it relates to the laminated cover placed on posters, or indeed on documents which are intended to be placed on display. In terms of the contact we’d make with laminated products on a day to day basis it’s easy to see how and why this assumption would be made, and in fairness it is not incorrect. It would, however, be wrong to think that this was the only place where our lamination is used. Continue reading

The benefits of brushed foils

As the name suggests, brushed foils are foils which feature a “brushed” texture rather than a smooth surface. They are highly regarded in the graphics and plastics industries thanks to the many benefits they offer, including the fact that they provide users with a superb range of choice when it comes to aesthetics. Continue reading

Beautifully detailed hot foil tranfers

Foiling and lamination are both popular techniques in the packaging industry because they provide opportunities to personalise products and protect weaker substrate materials. A foil or laminate can be used to improve the aesthetics of a product, make it stand out more on the shelf, and attract consumers to buy it, providing valuable benefits to businesses. Continue reading

An effective way to use plastics

Plastic films can be used to protect a wide range of substrate materials in an even larger array of products. You can find them on composite doors, furnishings, bicycle helmets and promotional materials such as signs and retail displays. Laminating is cost effective and can offer various positive characteristics, including moisture protection, abrasion resistance and a barrier against gases. Continue reading

Choosing a brushed finish

Foiling and lamination techniques can be used to add a durable protective layer to many different materials. The process provides many benefits, including allowing the use of cheaper substrates. Adding a foil or laminate also offers more freedom in terms of the aesthetics. Either option can be used to add colour or texture to the material. They can even come in timber, stone and metallic effect variations. Continue reading

All the best parts rolled into one

Composite doors are made from multiple layers of different materials so they can provide the various benefits that these have to offer. This means that each door can provide a host of beneficial qualities, including offering the strength of hardwood timber, the durable and low maintenance finish of UPVC, and great energy performance thanks to added insulation. Continue reading