Laminating machines can be bought quite cheaply these days, and they have a variety of uses, both in the home and for your business. Whether you're laminating a recipe so that it can be wiped clean, or you want to make durable signs and posters for your workplace, to achieve great results it's all about the quality of laminating pouches that you buy.
Choose a good quality laminating pouch and you'll get a better finish and it will make the job easier and time efficient. Sometimes you need to get it right first time. If you only have one copy of a document, you cannot afford to make mistakes.
Your first consideration should be the thickness of the laminating pouches. This is where it can also get tricky. The thickness of your laminating pouches will be listed in microns. One micron is a thousandth of a millimetre. Once you've determined the thickness of the product it's simple to make your choice. The higher the micron value, the thicker and more rigid your finished lamination will be.
The greater thickness laminating pouches offer greater protection of your documents and papers, and also reduce the likelihood of creasing in the laminating machine. You'll find lamination pouches available in a wide range of sizes to suit your needs. From small pouches to make your business cards stand out from the crowd, to A3 for posters and wall signage.
Always ensure that the laminating pouches you buy are the correct dimensions to fit in your machine. The finish is also important. Most laminating pouches have a gloss finish which adds a nice sheen. These are generally fine for most applications; however, if you need extra readability then there are also matt laminating pouches available. Finally, and perhaps the most important factor is quality. A good quality laminating pouch will be simple to use and easy to achieve excellent results with.
