3 Types of Printing Finishes deciding for Children’s Book Cover
What is lamination?
Lamination is the after printing process that is done by applying a thin layer of plastic to cards or papers. Lamination used to protect and enhance the look, quality, and content of the printed matter. The most common lamination types that are used by publishers are gloss, matte, and silk, often used for business cards, product packaging, brochures, book covers, and other printed items. Using lamination has several advantages to the product for example a children’s book, choosing a lamination for a children’s book cover could make the cover more durable, tear-resistant, avoid creasing, sun damage, and water-resistant.
Gloss lamination
Using gloss lamination will make your printed piece looks a bit shiny than a natural one, glass-like appearance that will enhance the ink’s colors and vibrancy on the printed piece. Also, gloss lamination is a durable choice that will easily be cleaned with any kind of dirt, dust, or fingerprint. Often used for marketing or promotional purposes that will need a strong visual impact on the print.
Matte lamination
Matte lamination gives a natural and softer look that will make it easier for people to read the printed piece. The softer looks are created by softening the contrast of dark colors so it won’t stand out too much. The texture of matte lamination is velvety which gives a satisfying handling experience for various readers. Usually, matte lamination used for retail signs, seasonal packaging, clothing labels, or other printed piece that need to have soft looks and velvety texture.
Silk lamination
Applying silk lamination will give your printed piece a soft texture, natural looks and reflects in certain light but not as reflective as gloss lamination. By giving a silk lamination, the product will seem to be more attractive and feel as being a premium product. Silk lamination commonly used for book covers, business cards, brochures, and other products that needed to have a natural and clean finish.
So, when do you get to use gloss or matte laminations?
For gloss lamination, it is best to use when;
- Required to handle a lot every day since it will give higher of protection and easy to clean.
- Need a strong visual impact on the printed piece
- Give a glare or shiny looks
For matte lamination, it is best to use when;
- Most of the time will be placed underneath direct lighting because matte lamination helps to deflect any glare so will make it easier to read from any angles.
- Wanted modern and elegant looks.
- Printed piece contains subdued color tones
For silk lamination, it is best to use when;
- Needed to make a premium impression
Soft textured and natural looks that reflect but not as reflective as gloss
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