Definition -
The sealing of printed material between two layers of plastic is called encapsulation sometimes mistakenly called lamination. Lamination is actually a thin film of plastic put onto one side of a sheet only and usually about 25 microns thick. Encapsulation on the other hand can vary in thickness but usually starts at 75 microns each side and ending up at a whacking 250 microns a side. It is well worth knowing when having an item encapsulated what thickness of plastic is being used so that you compare like for like. Both encapsulation and lamination is available in gloss and matt plastic with the latter usually being more expensive.
Our Services -
Outstanding MD have been in the business of lamination (mainly carried out for Print firms on large runs of material) and encapsulation for more than 15 years. We encapsulate printed material for all manner of people from single A4 sheets for individuals through to runs of 100s for Councils and large Corporations. We can encapsulate in either Matt or Gloss plastic at A5, A4, A3, A2, A1 and A0 sheet sizes and mount on to 3 mm and 5mm Fomex (solid foam) board as well as many other mounting materials.




