Karess® Printable Laminate

AN EXCEPTIONALLY SOFT BOPP THERMAL LAMINATE THAT ACCEPTS OVERPRINTING.

Karess Printable Laminate is a velvety soft specialty laminate that is specifically designed to enhance the haptic appeal of packaging and printed pieces. This premium laminate provides an ultra-matte effect without affecting the clarity or tonality of designs. Its printable topcoat makes it compatible with Sleeking® technology so printers can support a diverse range of value-add and customizable variable-data foiling effects.

Receptive to embossing, spot UV, die cutting, and most other post-laminate processes, Karess Printable Laminate is made of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Because it adheres to substrates using a thermally activated EVA adhesive layer, this laminate is compatible with HP® Indigo, water-based inkjet, and conventional offset and flexographic presses.

For UV inkjet or digital print engines utilizing electrophotography (toner-based inks and fuser oils), visit Karess™ Printable Laminate with DigiBOND™ . 

Karess is part of the Nobelus® Tactile Collection.

KEY FEATURES 

• Velvety soft tactile surface
• Printable topcoat
• Superb tonality and color retention
• Excellent clarity
• Low-glare and non-reflective surface

COMMON APPLICATIONS 

• Board Games
• Business Cards
• Folding Cartons
• Pocket Folders
• Postcards & Direct Mail
• Rigid Boxes
• Soft and Hardbound Book Covers
• Trading Cards

COMPATIBLE POST-LAMINATE PROCESSES

• Printing - Offset, UV, Screen, and Digital
• Spot Varnish and UV
• Die Cutting
• Folding
• Gluing
• Stamping
• Embossing
• Sleeking 

COMMON MARKETS

• Cannabis
• Collateral
• Electronics
• Foods
• Health and Beauty
• Luxury Goods
• Nutraceuticals 
• Pet Products
• Specialty Foods
• Wine and Spirits