When you own a laminator, you are going to need
a good selection of laminating pouches to use with your machine. There
are a lot of pouches to choose from, including ones that can laminate
the smallest items (i.e. business cards) as well as larger documents
such as menus and certificates. These supplies also come in different
finishes such as glossy and matte.
When you own a laminator, you're going to
need a good selection of laminating pouches to use with your machine.
There are a lot of pouches to choose from, including ones that can
laminate the smallest items (i.e. business cards) as well as larger
documents such as menus and certificates. These supplies also come in
different finishes such as glossy and matte.
While finish and
size are important, the pouch's thickness is absolutely vital to
successfully laminating your materials. The thickness of the pouch will
determine how rigid your document will be as well as if it will even be
compatible with your machine. (Not all devices can handle all
laminating supplies, unfortunately.) Thickness is measured is mils with
a mil being the equivalent of 0.001 of an inch. This article will walk
you through the different thicknesses that are available so you can
choose the one that's right for your document. Here we go....
1.5 mil. These
are the thinnest pouches available and they're good if your materials
need basic protection from spills, tears, etc. and you want them to
remain flexible. While these supplies tend to be pretty inexpensive,
they can be a bit difficult to find which is unfortunate. Be sure to
stock up on them if they're something you use frequently.
3 mil. These
pouches offer a little bit more protection and rigidity than their 1.5
mil cousins and can be found both in brick-and-mortar stores and
online. These are good for a variety of materials although you may find
that the film curls up when you use them for smaller pieces such as
business cards.
5 and 7 mil. These
supplies are perfect just about everything and they offer an excellent
amount of protection and rigidity. They're great for a variety of
different materials including certificates, photographs, sign-up
sheets, posters, and much more. You can even use them to make
long-lasting ID badges, especially if you have a good supply of
lanyards, reel badges, and the like on-hand.
10 mil. Ten
mil pouches are extremely thick and are great for documents that will
be subjected to the elements and/or a lot of frequent handling. These
pouches are great for menus, signs, and other items that will be used a
lot. Keep in mind that not all laminators are compatible with these
supplies, so consult the instruction manual that came with your device
before you buy a bunch of them.
Choosing
laminating pouches isn't difficult at all once you have some
understanding of the different thicknesses that are available. The key
things to keep in mind are what supplies your laminator can handle and
how often your work is going to be handled. (Granted, you should also
take into consideration the size of your documents and if you want a
glossy or matte finish.) As long as you think of those things while
shopping, you'll have no trouble picking out the right supplies for
your project. Start shopping today so you documents can have the
protection they deserve.
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