Lamination in Quebec

This is the most economical film with a glossy finish. Some subcontractors are able to glue it, but we advise against this because of its low surface tension. FDA-approved and recyclable, it is not suitable for UV varnish applications or stamping. We can apply this film to paper from 160m up to 28pts cardboard, with minimum formats from 8.5x11 up to 55x40. We offer the equivalent version for digital prints.

This film is a thin layer of polypropylene coated with a thin layer of acrylic that allows gluing, stamping and printing in the same way as Glossy NYLON and Glossy GSP PET. We can apply this film to paper from 160m up to 28pts cardboard, with minimum formats from 14x20 up to 55x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is a new film. It is a polypropylene-based film coated with a scratch-resistant protective layer. It can be bonded with hot-melt adhesive only. It is suitable for UV varnish applications and stamping. We can apply it on paper from a minimum of 200m to a maximum of 28pts. The minimum format is 14x20 and the maximum is 28x40. There is no equivalent version for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

Canvas finish is a process. It's a unit on one of our production lines that allows us to emboss at the same time as we proceed with lamination. We can texturize only a few films, such as OPP Gloss. The latter cannot be glued, and is not compatible with the application of UV varnish or embossing. We can work with a minimum paper thickness of 200m and a maximum cardboard thickness of 18pts. The minimum accepted format is 17.5x23 and the maximum is 28x40. It's also important to know that we require laminating directly onto the inks. No water-based varnish should be applied so that we can get a grip directly on the ink. Otherwise, we won't be able to guarantee quality and adhesion. This process is not possible on digital prints (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This film is also new. It's a design that's right on the film. It gives a visual effect that imitates leather. Gluing, UV varnishing and stamping are not recommended. We suggest trial and error before venturing down this path. It can be laminated on a minimum paper of 200m and a maximum cardboard of 28pts. The minimum format is 14x20 and the maximum is 28x40. It is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is a basic film with a matte finish. It is glueable, stampable and suitable for UV varnish applications. We also offer a food-approved, recyclable version that is used as a grease barrier in place of poly-coated cardboard. We can apply this film to 160m paper up to 28pts cardboard, from a minimum format of 8.5x11 up to 55x40. We do not use the equivalent version for digital printing. We use a basic anti-scratch matte for digital prints.

This is THE ultimate protection with a matte finish. It can be glued, stamped or coated with ultraviolet varnishes. The version we've developed with our supplier even enhances the gloss of our UV varnishes, and is 100% scratch-resistant. The version suitable for digital printing isn't exactly the same, but it's still very resistant. A gloss version is also available. We can apply this film to 160m paper up to 28pts cardboard, from a minimum format of 14x20 up to 55x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is the most velvety version we offer. We have specifically worked with our suppliers to offer the one with the best color retention. It is suitable for gluing and stamping, and can be coated with our UV varnishes. Caution: a large mass of UV varnish may show imperfections. It is not approved for food contact. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 160m to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This new velvety, scratch- and fingerprint-resistant version is brand new to us! It's a little less velvety than the basic version, but to compensate, it's much more resistant. It is glueable, compatible with UV varnish applications and also suitable for stamping. It can be laminated onto paper with a minimum thickness of 200m and a maximum cardboard thickness of 28pts. Press sheets must be a minimum of 14x20 and a maximum of 28x40. It is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This film offers an incomparable tactile effect when you're looking for a rough surface. Its abrasive finish can be bonded with hot glue. It's also possible to apply a UV varnish or embossing, but given the uneven surface, there could be imperfections. In other words, it's unthinkable to produce a large mass on this film. It can be laminated onto paper of 200m minimum and cardboard of 28pts maximum. The minimum format is 14x20 and the maximum is 28x40. It is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

Canvas finish is a process. It's a unit on one of our production lines that allows us to emboss at the same time as we proceed with lamination. We can texturize just a few films, such as OPP Matte. The latter is glueable, compatible with the application of UV varnish or embossing. We can work with a minimum paper thickness of 200m and a maximum cardboard thickness of 18pts. The minimum accepted format is 17.5x23 and the maximum is 28x40. It's also important to know that we require laminating directly onto the inks. No water-based varnish should be applied so that we can get a grip directly on the ink. Otherwise, we won't be able to guarantee quality and adhesion. This process is not possible on digital prints (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This film is also new. It's a design that comes right out of the film. It gives a visual effect that imitates leather. Gluing, UV varnishing and stamping are not recommended. We suggest trial and error before venturing down this path. It can be laminated on a minimum paper of 200m and a maximum cardboard of 28pts. The minimum format is 14x20 and the maximum is 28x40. It is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This film is also new to our collection. It's a design that's right on the film. It gives a visual effect resembling a UV varnish. It can be hot-glued, UV varnished or embossed. We suggest trial and error before venturing down this path. It can be laminated on a minimum paper of 200m and a maximum cardboard of 28pts. The minimum format is 14x20 and the maximum is 28x40. It is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This film is recognized for a number of specific characteristics, such as its resistance to both low and high temperatures. We use it for many purposes, but especially for food packaging. An anti-tear version also makes for much more resistant packaging, even against theft. There's also the PET Gloss GSP version, which is glueable and approved for food contact. We can apply this film to cardboard of thicknesses ranging from 8pts to 28pts, and minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is the glueable version of basic PET Gloss. It is equally resistant to temperature variations, can be glued and is recyclable. It is mainly used for food packaging, since it is FDA-approved. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

If you want your packaging to be ultra tear-resistant, this is the film for you. Whether laminated on one or both sides, you'll be surprised by its effectiveness. It can be hot-glued. It's also approved for food contact. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. A matte and velvety version is also available. Note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is the film we recommend for book covers. Indeed, given its great malleability, it adapts to temperature changes and keeps sheets flat. A recyclable, FDA-approved, oven-proof version is also used for a number of food-tray-type packages that need to be oven- and microwave-safe. Its high surface tension ensures good bonding. We can apply this film to cardboard of thicknesses ranging from 8pts to 28pts, and minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is the velvety version for book covers. It adapts just as well to book covers as the other versions. It is slightly more scratch-resistant than OPP Matte Soft Touch, but retains colors a little less well. Black will be a little grayer. It can be glued, stamped or even coated with our UV varnishes. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This new film has just been added to our collection. It is now possible to have a scratch-resistant, non-velvety version, which was not possible in the past. It offers the same properties as other nylon films. It can be glued, UV varnished or embossed. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This is the most popular film for food packaging in recent years. Available only from us, it is corn-based, approved for food contact, compostable and bonds very well. A version is also available for our window lamination process. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo). The gloss finish is the only one available.

Exclusive to R&L Lamination Graphique Graphique Inc., it is only used to replace a Blister coating, which is not applicable on uncoated (porous) cardboard. It must therefore be a "fold over" type of packaging, since it is not possible to seal a capsule without affecting quality. As of April 2024, we are developing a version that would replace the application of a blister coating, so it would be possible to seal a PET capsule. We can apply this film to cardboard of thicknesses ranging from 8pts to 28pts, and minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for printing; we must apply it to the back of a cardboard.

This luxurious film is opaque and velvety. It can be applied to blank paper and cardboard. It is glueable, suitable for UV varnish applications and stamping. It is not resistant to scratches or fingerprints. We can apply this film to paper ranging from 200m thick to 28pts cardboard, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40.

This film is mainly used for food packaging. It is opaque. It glues well, resists heat and is approved for food contact. We produce many oven- and microwave-approved trays. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40. Please note that it is not suitable for digital printing (with the exception of HP Indigo).

This luxurious film is opaque and velvety. It can be applied to blank paper and cardboard. It is glueable, suitable for UV varnish applications and stamping. We can apply this film to paper ranging from 200m thick to 28pts cardboard, with minimum formats from 14x20 to 28x40.

It was mainly used to give depth to 3D lenticular prints. Now, many of our customers use it as a grease barrier, since it doesn't warp and is FDA-approved, as well as being recyclable. Its matte finish also prints very well. We can apply this film to paper from 160m up to 28pts cardboard, from a minimum format of 14x20 up to 55x40. Note that it is opaque, so cannot be applied to printed matter.

If you're looking to laminate a white cardboard with a silver metallic surface, this is the film for you. It's printable AND approved for food contact. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 19x25 to 28x40.

If you're looking to laminate a white cardboard with a gold metallic surface, this is the film for you. It's printable AND approved for food contact. We can apply this film to cardboard ranging in thickness from 8pts to 28pts, with minimum formats from 19x25 to 28x40.

A new process we've been using for a few years now, it's now possible to apply a film to a press sheet with openings, in order for the film to act as a barrier AND as a 100% transparent window. Approved for food contact and recyclable, it's ideal for making a multitude of food packaging to replace plastic packaging.