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Soft Touch Lamination
London's CREATIVE Soft Touch Lamination Print Partner
Give packaging, covers and branded materials a smooth, tactile surface with soft touch printing. Suitable for a wide range of commercial print, this specialist finish can enhance the feel of the product while providing additional surface protection.
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Smooth, tactile finish
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Suitable for a range of printed products
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Additional surface protection
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Compatible with selected premium finishes
Soft Touch Lamination Finishing Options
PUR Bound or Softback Books
PUR Bound or Softback Books
The variation in softcovers we offer is hugely varied – from Colorplan coloured card covers through to Kraft covers and into all sorts of other specialist papers. If you have an idea for your books and are not sure if it can be done, ask us. We often duplex softcovers to thicken them and make them a half way house between soft and hard covers. Take a look at softcover books in our work examples.
Practical buying information & Applications
Buying Information
Soft touch films can vary in appearance, texture and resistance to marking. If the precise feel or colour reproduction is important, ask about suitable material samples before production.
Foil, Spot UV and other finishes applied over the laminate must be considered as part of the full production process. Supplying these details at the quotation stage will help Freestyle Print recommend a suitable combination of stock, laminate and finishing methods.
Soft touch printing creates a smooth, velvety surface that can make printed materials feel more refined. It works particularly well where the way a product feels is an important part of its presentation.
The laminate can be applied to packaging, book and brochure covers, business cards, presentation folders, invitations and other branded materials, subject to the chosen stock and construction.
As well as changing the feel and appearance of the material, soft touch lamination can help protect printed surfaces from scuffs and frequent handling. The level of protection will depend on the film, stock and intended use.
Soft touch lamination can be combined with finishes such as foil or Spot UV to create contrast between the smooth background and highlighted design details. These combinations should be planned together at the quotation and artwork stages.
Applications
Packaging and product boxes
Add a smooth, tactile surface to branded packaging, presentation boxes and sleeves.
Books and brochures
Use soft touch lamination on book, brochure and catalogue covers to improve their feel and provide added protection during handling.
Business cards and folders
Create business cards, presentation folders and corporate materials with a more distinctive surface finish.
Invitations and promotional print
Apply soft touch lamination to invitations, cards and selected promotional materials where presentation and tactile quality are important.
FAQs
Soft touch lamination involves applying a specialist film to the surface of printed material. It creates a smooth, velvety feel and can provide additional protection against handling and scuffing.
It is commonly used on packaging, book and brochure covers, business cards, presentation folders, invitations and other premium printed materials. Suitability will depend on the stock and product construction.
Yes, depending on the product and chosen material. Some items only need the outward-facing surface laminated, while others may benefit from lamination on both sides.
Selected foils and Spot UV finishes can be applied over compatible soft touch laminates. The complete finishing specification should be confirmed before production because the materials and processes need to work together.
The quotation will depend on the finished size, quantity, material, number of laminated sides and any additional finishing requirements. Providing a complete specification will help the team prepare an accurate price.
Why Choose Freestyle Print
Established in 2000, we have over 26 years of print industry experience, that assures your print project is handled and completed correctly right from the word go.
About usWe take the time to understand your project before recommending the right print solution, ensuring it fits your goals, budget and timescale. If there's a better or more cost-effective option for your needs, we'll recommend it—because the best advice is always what's right for you.
Freestyle Print provides flexible printing solutions suitable for everything from a single copy to large production runs. Using modern digital and lithographic printing technologies, they can efficiently handle both small quantities and high-volume orders without compromising quality. This flexibility allows businesses to produce anything from one-off projects and prototypes to large-scale marketing materials and packaging runs tailored to their needs.
Clients can choose from an extensive selection of papers, card stocks, and specialty materials to achieve the desired look and feel for their printed products. Options include coloured papers, recycled materials, kraft stocks, and premium ranges such as Colorplan and Fedrigoni. Finishing techniques such as foiling, embossing, debossing, spot UV, laminating, die cutting, duplexing, and painted or gilt edging allow brands to create distinctive printed materials that stand out.
Freestyle Print combines advanced digital, lithographic, and large-format printing technologies with specialist finishing equipment to deliver consistently high-quality results. Their in-house production process ensures precise colour reproduction, crisp detail, and professional finishing for a wide range of products, including brochures, packaging, stationery, and display graphics. This integrated approach helps maintain strict quality control from printing through to final finishing.
Because printing and finishing are completed in-house, Freestyle Print can respond quickly to urgent projects and tight deadlines. Many services offer rapid production, with options for same-day printing and delivery when required. Dedicated production workflows and courier delivery ensure that printed materials are produced efficiently and delivered promptly to meet client timelines.
