Aqueous Coating Vs Lamination. Being water based it is best used on papers with a text weight of 80 or heavier so that you do not get curling or wrinkles. As the number one advantage of aqueous coatings is the cost savings a major deterrent to the use of film lamination is the price. Lamination offers good protection but the lamination process requires edge trimming which can increase production costs.
Although aq coating provides several benefits the chances of chemical burning with aqueous coating and uv coating is higher than other finishing such as varnish. Polypropylene lamination is the most popular and least expensive laminate available today.
Polypropylene lamination is the most popular and least expensive laminate available today.
Both processes can greatly extend the lifespan and durability of a printed product as well as provide a different feel and texture for the product. Aqueous is a clear water based coating that is environmentally friendly. As the number one advantage of aqueous coatings is the cost savings a major deterrent to the use of film lamination is the price. Although aq coating provides several benefits the chances of chemical burning with aqueous coating and uv coating is higher than other finishing such as varnish.
