Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
1.5 mil Lay Flat Film
– Used for 1 sided lamination only
– Nylon based film
– Available in Lay Flat Gloss or Lay Flat Velvet or Scuff Free Lay flat Matte* for offset or digital printing.
– Gluable, stampable**, embossable and spot UV compatible***
– Also known as: Stay Flat, Curl Free or NylonApplications: book covers, magazine covers, packaging, perfect bound books, presentation folders, post cards,
business cards, periodicals, box wraps, dust jackets, etc.* Scuff Free Lay flat Matte for offset printed paper only
**We do not recommend clear foil on Lay Flat Velvet film. We recommend spot UV coating.
***We do not recommend Spot Gloss Varnish on Lay Flat Velvet film. We recommend spot UV coating.
Polyester Film
– Used for 2 sided lamination only*
– Polyester based film
– Available in Gloss, Matte or Soft Touch**
– Available in 1.5 mil, 3 mil, 5 mil and 10 mil
– Digital or Offset printing
– Can be used for anything with a border/encapsulationApplications: menus, tabs, shelf talkers, book covers (when saddle stitched or coil bound), posters, business
cards, etc.*In special cases we will laminate 1 side with Polyester Films (1.5 mil only).
**Soft Touch is available in 3 mil or 5 mil only.
Anti-Microbial Film
Anti Microbial inhibit the growth of Bacteria and Microbes by interrupting their reproductive cycle.
-It is available in Polypropylene Matte* and Polyester Gloss** base film
-Available in 1.5 mil, 3 mil, 5 mil.Polyester base applications: menus, brochures, posters, charts, hospitals, daycare facilities, signage oranywhere that has a high tough point.
Polypropylene base applications: menus, magazine covers, book covers, posters, documents
*Polypropylene is only available in 1.5 mil and Matte finish. Used for 1 or 2-sided lamination
**Polyester is only available for 2 sides and Gloss finish.
1.5 mil Polypropylene Film
– Used for 1 or 2 sided lamination
– Polypropylene based film
– Available in Gloss, Delustered, Scuff Free Delustered, Soft Touch*, Soft Touch Red and Soft Touch Black
– Gluable, stampable**, embossable and spot UV compatible***
– For Digital and Offset printing.Applications: box wraps, book covers, binder wraps, packaging, perfect bound books, presentation folders,
post cards, business cards, etc.*Soft Touch is available for offset or digital printing.
**We do not recommend clear foil on any of the Soft Touch films. We recommend spot UV coating.
***We do not recommend Spot Gloss Varnish on Soft Touch films. We recommend spot UV coating.
1.5 mil LEI Film “Low Environmental Impact”
– Used for 2 sided lamination only*
– Polypropylene based film
– Available in Gloss or Matte
– Gluable and stampable
– Low Environment Impact film
– Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable
– Offset printing onlyApplications: any product that needs protection but will have a short shelf life.
*In special cases we will laminate 1 side with LEI film. This film will curl when laminated 1 side.
1.5 mil Metallized Silver Film
– Used for 1 or 2 sided lamination
– Polypropylene base
– Gluable, stampable, embossable and spot UV compatible
– Film can be printed onApplications: packaging, tray liners, cards where there is printing on top of the film.
If you still have any questions please contact us!
What is Anti Microbial Film?
Anti Microbial Film is a thermal lamination film that is enhanced with the antimicrobial protection of Agion Technologies. Anti Microbial Film helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, molds, mildews, and fungi. This Anti Microbial technology is available on a wide range of laminating films from R&M Trade Laminating Ltd.
Who needs Anti Microbial Film?
We are surrounded by a multitude of microscopic organisms. One bacterium can reproduce a million times in just one hour. Some bacteria can survive on documents for months. Anti Microbial Film was specifically developed to effectively control against the growth of unwanted microorganisms on laminated documents.
What should I know about bacteria?
Individuals working in medical and scientific settings, restaurants and food service, schools or other settings are especially concerned about bacteria. In environments such as these, individuals must use extra care to ensure that contamination sources are controlled. Anti Microbial Film provides an added line of defense against the growth of unwanted bacteria.
Is Anti Microbial Film safe?
Yes it is. Studies have show Agion’s antimicrobial agent to be less toxic than table salt. Silver, the antimicrobial agent that is used in Anti Microbial Film has been used for centuries in medical applications and to protect various food products from spoilage. Today, silver is used to control bacteria growth in extremely susceptible medical environment such as burn wards and on “in body” medical devices.
How long will the Anti Microbial Film protection last on my laminated document?
Current testing suggests that the active Agion antimicrobial in Anti Microbial Film will not wear off with cleaning or use. In fact, under normal conditions, the laminated piece will most likely wear out or become outdated before the active antimicrobial becomes ineffective.
Will Anti Microbial Film protect me from illness?
No it will not, Agion antimicrobial are EPA registered as a preservative and bacteriostatic agent. Under EPA regulations, the antimicrobial may be incorporated into Anti Microbial Film for the sole purpose of protecting the laminated article from the spread of unwanted bacteria, fungi, mold, and mildew. Anti Microbial Film reduces the likelihood that the bacteria will grow on the laminated surface.
Will Anti Microbial Film contribute to the development of resistant bacteria?
No. Anti Microbial Film with Agion’s antimicrobial agent is completely inorganic and has not been linked to the adaptive resistance seen with organic materials like antibiotics.
What organisms will Anti Microbial Film kill?
The EPA prohibits listing specific health claims that indicate which microorganisms Agion’s antimicrobial agent will kill. Agion’s antimicrobial agent has been shown to be effective against a broad spectrum of many common bacteria typically found in food services, hospitals and clinics, dental offices, schools, and day care facilities.
Is Anti Microbial Film More expensive than standard laminating Films?
Yes, the added benefits of Anti Microbial Film are at a higher price. If maintaining a hygienic environment is important, the added cost of Anti Microbial Film far outweigh the additional expense.
Anti Microbial films come in 1.5 mil Delustered for use on 1 or 2 sided applications, such as menus, magazine covers, book covers, posters, documents, and any application where you want a dull finish.
The Polyester based films come in 1.5 mil, 3 mil and 5 mil thickness in a gloss finish. Theses films are designed for 2 sided applications and can be flush trimmed or have a sealed border on them. Ideal uses are for menus, brochures, posters, charts, hospitals, daycare facilities, signage or anywhere that has a high tough point.
If you still have any questions please contact us!
– Used for 1 sided lamination only
– Nylon based film
– Available in Lay Flat Gloss or Lay Flat Velvet or Scuff Free Lay flat Matte* for offset or digital printing.
– Gluable, stampable**, embossable and spot UV compatible***
– Also known as: Stay Flat, Curl Free or Nylon
Applications: book covers, magazine covers, packaging, perfect bound books, presentation folders, post cards,
business cards, periodicals, box wraps, dust jackets, etc.
* Scuff Free Lay flat Matte for offset printed paper only
**We do not recommend clear foil on Lay Flat Velvet film. We recommend spot UV coating.
***We do not recommend Spot Gloss Varnish on Lay Flat Velvet film. We recommend spot UV coating.
– Used for 2 sided lamination only*
– Polyester based film
– Available in Gloss, Matte or Soft Touch**
– Available in 1.5 mil, 3 mil, 5 mil and 10 mil
– Digital or Offset printing
– Can be used for anything with a border/encapsulation
Applications: menus, tabs, shelf talkers, book covers (when saddle stitched or coil bound), posters, business
cards, etc.
*In special cases we will laminate 1 side with Polyester Films (1.5 mil only).
**Soft Touch is available in 3 mil or 5 mil only.
Anti Microbial inhibit the growth of Bacteria and Microbes by interrupting their reproductive cycle.
-It is available in Polypropylene Matte* and Polyester Gloss** base film
-Available in 1.5 mil, 3 mil, 5 mil.
Polyester base application: menus, brochures, posters, charts, hospitals, daycare facilities, signage or
anywhere that has a high tough point.
Polypropylene base application: menus, magazine covers, book covers, posters, documents
*Polypropylene is only available in 1.5 mil and Matte finish. Used for 1 or 2-sided lamination
**Polyester is only available for 2 sides and Gloss finish.
– Used for 1 or 2 sided lamination
– Polypropylene based film
– Available in Gloss, Delustered, Scuff Free Delustered, Soft Touch*, Soft Touch Red and Soft Touch Black
– Gluable, stampable**, embossable and spot UV compatible***
– For Digital and Offset printing.
Applications: box wraps, book covers, binder wraps, packaging, perfect bound books, presentation folders,
post cards, business cards, etc.
*Soft Touch is available for offset or digital printing.
**We do not recommend clear foil on any of the Soft Touch films. We recommend spot UV coating.
***We do not recommend Spot Gloss Varnish on Soft Touch films. We recommend spot UV coating.
– Used for 2 sided lamination only*
– Polypropylene based film
– Available in Gloss or Matte
– Gluable and stampable
– Low Environment Impact film
– Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable
– Offset printing only
Applications: any product that needs protection but will have a short shelf life.
*In special cases we will laminate 1 side with LEI film. This film will curl when laminated 1 side.
– Used for 1 or 2 sided lamination
– Polypropylene base
– Gluable, stampable, embossable and spot UV compatible
– Film can be printed on
Applications: packaging, tray liners, cards where there is printing on top of the film.
Anti Microbial Film is a thermal lamination film that is enhanced with the antimicrobial protection of
Agion Technologies. Anti Microbial Film helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, molds, mildews, and
fungi. This Anti Microbial technology is available on a wide range of laminating films from R&M Trade
Laminating Ltd.
We are surrounded by a multitude of microscopic organisms. One bacterium can reproduce a million times in just one hour. Some bacteria can survive on documents for months. Anti Microbial Film was specifically developed to effectively control against the growth of unwanted microorganisms on laminated documents.
Individuals working in medical and scientific settings, restaurants and food service, schools or other settings are especially concerned about bacteria. In environments such as these, individuals must use extra care to ensure that contamination sources are controlled. Anti Microbial Film provides an added line of defense against the growth of unwanted bacteria.
Yes it is. Studies have show Agion’s antimicrobial agent to be less toxic than table salt. Silver, the antimicrobial agent that is used in Anti Microbial Film has been used for centuries in medical applications and to protect various food products from spoilage. Today, silver is used to control bacteria growth in extremely susceptible medical environment such as burn wards and on “in body” medical devices.
Current testing suggests that the active Agion antimicrobial in Anti Microbial Film will not wear off with cleaning or use. In fact, under normal conditions, the laminated piece will most likely wear out or become outdated before the active antimicrobial becomes ineffective.
No it will not, Agion antimicrobial are EPA registered as a preservative and bacteriostatic agent. Under EPA regulations, the antimicrobial may be incorporated into Anti Microbial Film for the sole purpose of protecting the laminated article from the spread of unwanted bacteria, fungi, mold, and mildew. Anti Microbial Film reduces the likelihood that the bacteria will grow on the laminated surface.
No. Anti Microbial Film with Agion’s antimicrobial agent is completely inorganic and has not been linked to the adaptive resistance seen with organic materials like antibiotics.
The EPA prohibits listing specific health claims that indicate which microorganisms Agion’s antimicrobial agent will kill. Agion’s antimicrobial agent has been shown to be effective against a broad spectrum of many common bacteria typically found in food services, hospitals and clinics, dental offices, schools, and day care facilities.
Yes, the added benefits of Anti Microbial Film are at a higher price. If maintaining a hygienic environment is important, the added cost of Anti Microbial Film far outweigh the additional expense.
Anti Microbial films come in 1.5 mil Delustered for use on 1 or 2 sided applications, such as menus, magazine covers, book covers, posters, documents, and any application where you want a dull finish.
The Polyester based films come in 1.5 mil, 3 mil and 5 mil thickness in a gloss finish. Theses films are designed for 2 sided applications and can be flush trimmed or have a sealed border on them. Ideal uses are for menus, brochures, posters, charts, hospitals, daycare facilities, signage or anywhere that has a high tough point.