Question Are you currently using digital lamination film in your print process?

[MikePro]

20"?!? ewww
i thought their leather textured laminate was pretty neat, but I'm a size queen. we do it BIG here in 'murica

 

[Boudica]

Yah, I need a minimum of 54".

As a right pondian, I had a look, but it seems they top out at about 20" width, which doesn't seem to be of much use for anyone here (at least on the few options in their shop that I could be bothered to click on).

For reasons that will remain mine, I have a strong allergy to the Crendons in Bucks.

I just took a look as well. I stand by my initial response, because now I do believe she was selling what I thought she was selling.

 

[TheLaminationStation]

OP is just in marketing for her UK based laminate supplier, Gif
curious whom they source from, as I've never heard of the brand before but they seem like a larger supplier than for your typical wideformat printer.

Appreciate your interest! Yes, I’m in the marketing team at Gif Products, a UK-based supplier. We primarily serve trade print finishers and commercial printers, so while we may not be as visible in the wide-format space, we’ve been around for a while and work with a wide range of lamination films including options for both offset and digital applications.


As for sourcing, we partner with several established manufacturers and focusing on quality and consistency to meet the demands of high-volume finishing. Happy to share more details if you're curious or looking for something specific!

 

[TheLaminationStation]

What do you consider "digital lamination film"?

Good question! By digital lamination film, I mean films made to bond with digitally printed surfaces—like those from toner or inkjet presses. Digital prints can be tricky since their smooth or waxy finish doesn’t always take standard films well. Digital films have a special adhesive layer (like EVA or low-temp glue) that helps them stick properly without issues like peeling or silvering. Are you working mostly with digital print, or more traditional offset? Curious to hear what kind of finishes you’ve had the best luck with.

 

[TheLaminationStation]

I usually go for analog film

Got it! Analog films definitely have their place, especially when you're working with offset prints or high volumes where consistency and cost-effectiveness are key. Digital films really come into play when you’re dealing with toner-based digital prints, where adhesion can be a challenge.


Out of curiosity have you ever run into any issues when using analog film on digital jobs, or do you tend to keep those workflows separate?