Cold laminating film, sometimes called tape laminating uses pressure sensitive adhesives to bind the film to the material being laminated. This film is most important for the documents that are heat sensitive. This film can be manufactured with anything from polyester to polycarbonate to vinyl. The film was originated in China. Cold laminated films are widely used for packaging. Candy wrappers, packaging pouches, bags, gift wrappers, cosmetic packaging materials are various packaging products made out of cold laminated films.

Cold Laminating Film provides a brilliant finish that boost color and offers crisp definition to any image print. It provide an aggressive and permanent bond to image print.

Cold Lamination is a process in which only one side of the document is laminated. This lamination is done when the ink or paper used for a document is too sensitive to heat. The surface of the document is flooded with a water-soluble adhesive. It is then sent through a set of rollers with the laminating film rolled onto the top of the adhesive and the document. Pressure is applied to bond the film to the document.

Types of Cold Lamination Film

• Single-sided film is used to laminate just one side of a document.
• Double-sided or dual laminating films completely encase your document, laminating both sides for complete protection.
• Magnetic laminating films apply laminate to one side of your materials and a magnetic backing to the other.
• Transfer adhesive laminating films laminate document on both sides, and at the same time apply an adhesive backing. A peel-away liner reveals the adhesive. The laminated material then can be stick to wood or glass.
• Over-laminate is a laminating film that is applied to materials such as floor graphics, wall art, store front signage, and children's games. Over-laminate is cut out and layed over the material.

Cold Laminating films are available in a variety of finishes:

• Matte - This is a non-reflective finish that has a slightly granular look. Matte finishes tend to make image colors more vivid.
• Satin - Provides a reduced level of glare, and has a soft sheen.
• Lustre - This finish reduces glare, and has a sparkling sheen.
• Gloss - This is a clear finish that brings out and emphasizes colors. It makes images look brighter, adds definition and radiance.

Applications of Cold Lamination Film

• Floor Graphics
• Posters and banners
• Ideal for trade show graphics
• Packaging purposes