Have you ever received a packaging box that looks beautiful, but some boxes have a little problem,such as it was quickly worn and scratched? At this time, lamination can come in handy. Lamination not only makes your packaging more exquisite, but also helps protect it from scratches and other accidental damage. For small business, it can be confusing to choose which lamination process to use. Don’t worry, Js packaging factory will help you make the right choice. Common types of laminations are glossy film and matte film, touch film, which one to choose, which depends on your product, high end or normal. Let’s take a brief look at their differences.
1.What is glossy film
Glossy film has a glossy quality. The surface of the packaging box after glossy film will be very bright, making the product look attractive. When light shines on the packaging box at a certain angle, the surface effect is crystal clear and bright, with a mirror-like visual effect. These highlights are enough to attract consumers’ attention. It is perfect for adding a touch of charm and vitality to your packaging, while also providing a durable protective layer.
Glossy film advantages: The glossy lamination can enhance the the color vividness, make the packaging box looks bright and bling bling, make the brand image better, very shiny.
Glossy film disadvantages: Glossy lamination easy to show fingerprints and smudges, if you are not like the brand logo or packaging box bright, may be the glossy lamination is not a good choice to you. At the same time, it also reflects light, which may make it difficult to read text or photograph the packaging.
2.What is matte film
Matt film is the most recommended coating for luxury packaging boxes. Matt film can bring a soft texture to the product, which is usually what most luxury brands want to achieve. The surface of the packaging covered with matte film does not reflect light, usually giving people a low-key and stable feeling. It is mostly used for product packaging that focuses on conveying a sense of texture and quality. Matt film can better reflect its high-end positioning.
Advantages of matte film: When exposed to light, matte film does not produce obvious glare, which is more comfortable for viewers. Another benefit of matte film is that it can hide subtle flaws in the packaging material and increase the touch of the packaging.
Matt film disadvantages: the matt lamination due to the dull luster, it is easy to leave fingerprints. In addition, it is not as durable as glossy film and is more easily scratched. In general, matte film is very suitable for product packaging that requires exquisiteness and low-key.
3.Touch film
Touch film is a matte film with a delicate, silky and soft touch on the surface. Compared with matt and glossy lamination, the touch film has better color sense and color reproduction, and when it printed product,the color tone is not easy to lose after lamination will not and is more saturated. In addition, the touch film also has a more comfortable and soft feel, which can increase the tactile enjoyment and make the packaging box looks very luxury and high end. Touch film has a variety of applications, such as velvet touch film, anti-handprint touch film, anti-scratch touch film, etc. These different types of touch films can meet customers’ special needs for printed packaging materials and enhance the texture and user experience of the product.
Such as the anti-handprint tactile film, the function is anti-sweat fingerprints, and the skin-feel anti-scratch matte film owned anti-scratch and wear resistance, anti-sweat fingerprints, anti-solvent, easy to clean, etc. Both glossy and matte films have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, but the price will be higher than glossy and matte. Choosing the right lamination is also very important. If you need more help and advice, please feel free to contact Js packaging!