GBC introduces new Supreme Gloss and Matt OPP film

The new film has superior adhesion properties which gives more bond strength and less flagging. The Supreme OPP film features better esthetics and optimised flatness and winding qualities. Like all GBC thermal laminating film the Supreme Gloss and Matt OPP film meets the highest industry quality standards designed to run at high speeds with the highest quality available in the market place. This adhesive offers stronger bonding and less flagging defaults. This results in a more cost-effective production, allowing further finishing to run smoother and generating less waste when cutting the prints.The new Supreme Gloss OPP film has a thickness of 25,5 micron and features an improved adhesion and quality. It is especially developed for high speed lamination and for single and double sided finishing and can be applied throughout the graphic arts market place (trade finishers, digital and offset printers). Polypropylene is a good general purpose material and widely used for lamination due to the low cost and all-round durability. A polypropylene film with copolymer adhesion, the Supreme Gloss OPP has a clear finish with acid-resistant properties and high clarity. With a temperature range of 105 - 115C, it is designed for laminating book covers, brochures, folders, marketing collateral. The Supreme Matt OPP has an excellent optical finish. The film is extremely suited for further finishing like spot varnish, UV varnish, embossing and foil stamping. The film has a visible matter structure than similar films. Customer feedback states that the Supreme Matt OPP is the most matt, highest quality and best to use film on the market today. With a matt finish to minimize glare and preserve image colour, Supreme Matt gives books and packaging a luxurious appearance to attract the buyers' attention and increase the perceived value of the product. 'GBC is committed to offering ultimate finishing solutions that will convince traditional laminators to convert to thermal lamination. The new adhesive Supreme film proves GBC's dedication to innovation and quality,' commented Tessa Rohs, product manager, at GBC. 'We believe strongly that we must continually offer new and improved products to meet our customers' diverse needs. Therefore we will continue to invest in the development of a wide array of products to meet this demand.' Source: GBC