Shields Up!

“There are many applications for coating and laminating in the packaging arena,” says Heinemann. One of the most common, he says, is overlaminating a printed paper or film with a clear film. “This will increase the durability and water resistance of the substrate,” he says. “Pressure-sensitive adhesives are coated onto various substrates to make all types of label constructions. Release liners are coated with silicone and are used to protect the adhesive until it is needed. And various top coatings are applied to film substrates to improve their printability and to improve ink anchorage.”