PROTECT PRINTS AND PACKAGING WITH SCRATCH-PROOF FILM
Considering the amount of time, energy, and financial resources required to create even the simplest printed piece, the last thing any printer wants is for their product to be damaged or destroyed before it reaches the consumer. Paper, ink, and other print materials are notoriously susceptible to rain, humidity, oil, dirt, grease, food stains, and endless other contaminants that are commonly found in the environment.
While careful handling in shipping and storage can greatly reduce the risk of damage, there is no better way to preserve each individual print than giving it a protective laminate layer. Even the most basic gloss or matte laminate can stop most types of damage, but scratching, scuffing, burnishing, and other damage resulting from regular use require a more durable finish. This post will look at how you can protect your print applications with scratch-proof film and other durable finishes.
SCRATCH-PROOF FILM AND THE ENDURANCE COLLECTION
The Nobelus Endurance Collection consists of several specialty finishes that protect prints and packaging from specific types of damage. Each of these products is carefully designed to withstand the harshest of conditions and exposure to all sorts of handling and treatment. At the same time, they give prints an aesthetic visual or haptic appeal that makes each piece as marketable as it is durable.
ScuffProof® for Scratch Protection
ScuffProof is an extraordinarily durable finish that is completely resistant to damage from abrasion. With this finish, scratches, scuffs, burnishing, and other similar types of damage will have no effect on printed designs. Its hard-coated surface is created through a specialty curing process during manufacturing, which means its scratch-proof properties are built into the finish and cannot wear off over time. This finish can be found as a thermal laminate, an adhesive-free film, and even with a thermal adhesive that accommodates the most challenging digital inks.
Printers can use the thermal laminate versions to provide folding cartons with total scratch protection when shoppers pick them up in retail settings or ensure mailed adverts and greeting cards arrive at the recipient’s mailbox in perfect condition. Laminate board game pieces that will be reused for years to come and create book covers that withstand even the roughest handling in a reader’s hands. The adhesive-free film is ideal for anti-scuff prime labels on high-end bottles, jars, and boxes and is receptive to a variety of embellishments. Create beautiful, lasting stand-up pouches, sachets, sealed bags, and more with this scratch-proof film using solventless lamination.
SmudgeProof™
Entirely resistant to smudges and fingerprints, SmudgeProof Laminate gives prints and packaging a matte finish while protecting them from some of the more unsightly blemishes that come with handling and retail settings. In addition to superior smudging protection, this laminate features a strikingly soft haptic effect similar to popular soft-touch options, making it an excellent choice for luxury items and building brand loyalty.
Offer brands fingerprint-proof prints that can be picked up and handled repeatedly, such as creative board game components and trading cards, professional pocket folders, upscale restaurant menus, memorably soft book covers, and much more. Use this finish on folding cartons and rigid boxes so shoppers can take a closer look at products without leaving behind smudges or prints. SmudgeProof is even compatible with most thermal flexible packaging applications, including stand-up pouches, bags and wraps, and sachets.
UltraMatte™
Many modern brands prefer that their products have a flat matte appearance as it conveys boldness and complements designs without distracting from the primary graphics. UltraMatte Laminate is a matte finish that ensures prints are totally unaffected by glare, reflections, and other visual effects that come from bright settings. Although it does not offer the same level of scratch resistance as ScuffProof, the surface of this laminate is hard coated in manufacturing, providing greater scratch protection than most other matte products. The subtle matte finish can be combined with embossing, spot UV, stamping, and endless other embellishments to create a striking contrast that immediately stands out to consumers.
Offer customers sophisticated, durable brochures, signage, and business cards that stand out in office and retail settings without being affected by bright overhead lights. Create contrast between the deep matte finish and creative value-add effects for bold trading cards, folding cartons, board game boxes, book covers, and more. Thermal flex pack converters can use this finish to enhance designs on nearly any packaging format, making it a perfect choice for anything from electronics packaging to pet products and cosmetics.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SCRATCH-PROOF FILMS AND OTHER FINISHES
If you want to see how our scratch-proof films and other finishes in the Endurance Collection can help you create highly stunning prints and packaging that last, don’t hesitate to reach out by phone or email. Our customer care team is knowledgeable about all sorts of applications and markets and can help guide you to the right finishing solution for your needs, whether it be scratch protection, smudge resistance, or a durable matte effect.
