The Importance of Lamination

Have you ever wondered what the benefits are to laminating your decals or labels? No, you probably haven't; but here's a list of reasons anyway!

Why Laminate? 

Applying a clear protective layer onto printed vinyl decals are stickers can have many benefits for the final product. Depending on the type of lamination, glossy or matte, the finish can not only help protect your decals but also enhance its colour and visibility.

Lamination is encouraged for outdoor decals as the added protection helps guard against the against the effects of UV light, preserving the colour and clarity. 

Some of the many added benefits of lamination:

• Protects the printed surface from scuffing and abrasion.
• Reduces the harmful effects of UV Light.
• Preserves colour and clarity.
• The Matte or Gloss finish can enhance the look of the decal.
• Increases decal strength and stiffness.
• Makes finely cut decals easier to apply.
• Prevents stretching or shrinking during application. 

Laminations offered by Sticky Business:

Sticky Business’s standard Gloss and Matte Lamination offer 3 mils of overlam protection for your decals and labels: often doubling the thickness, durability and resilience with a solid 3-5 years of outdoor UV protection.

We also offer high durability lamination designed to resist abrasion, chemicals and harsh environments. Its 8 mils of thickness provide an outstanding 9 years of outdoor UV protection while still being tactile enough to be used in push-button graphic overlays.

A new product to Sticky Business is our indoor Writable Matte Lamination. This material is perfect for inspection tags on Emergency Lighting or maintenance decals for hot water heaters.  

Putting your decals on the floor? We’ve also got you covered with our Matte anti-slip textured floor laminate, providing almost 6 mils of PVC overlam protection.