Matte film lamination

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Matt films reduce light reflection on the surface by their slightly roughened structure and thus provide a more comfortable readability of the printed image. The color effect that the viewer perceives is, however, mitigated somewhat the same time, it creates the typical noble, matt surface impression.

The great peculiarity of matt films is the change in feel, they evoke; it creates a slightly velvety surface.

For paperbacks matte film lamination is just a very popular because these pleasant properties. Another advantage of the matt film is the possibility of this then still partially painted (spot coatings or paints relief to individual pixels, among others effectively highlight).You can also combine them with foil stamping.

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Since the intensity of the color impression for the viewer by matt film decreases something that has already taken into account when applying the color values ​​and are scheduled according to prepress.

On a larger matt film scratches are quickly visible, especially on dark background (less visible on gloss foils, least visible structure on films).

Costs remain in a manageable framework, however, the lamination is about twice as expensive as a painting, so often the paint is preferred. However, this can not be generalized, for a printing company that can already inline varnishing, here can certainly be cost-effective.

The costs are always looking for support and sheet size, also a lamination is not 1: 1 with a painting of comparability, e.g. Protection of the sheet, barrier properties, etc. are concerned.

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