Lamination bonds an ultra-thin, high-clarity polymer film to printed paperboard sheets using heated precision chrome rollers under continuous pneumatic pressure. This process permanently seals the ink film against humidity, moisture, finger oils, transit abrasion, and cracking along creased fold lines.
Beyond mechanical shielding, lamination dictates the consumer's tactile interaction with your brand. From deep high-gloss sheen that enhances colour saturation to velvety soft-touch matte films that communicate luxury, SHMI provides precision sheetfed lamination for folding cartons, litho-laminated corrugated boxes, and luxury rigid packaging.

High specular reflectance that enhances colour saturation, image contrast, and vividness on retail packaging.

Soft non-glare diffused surface providing an understated, executive look with exceptional readability under store lighting.

Micro-textured peach-skin tactile finish that invites touch and creates an unmistakable luxury packaging experience.

Hard-coated matte surface designed specifically for dark or black flood prints to eliminate scuffs during shipping.
| Parameter | Capability |
|---|---|
| Film Systems | Thermal Dry Lamination & Solventless Water-Based Wet Lamination |
| Max Sheet Size | Up to 1050 mm × 1450 mm |
| Paperboard Range | 150 GSM to 600 GSM paperboard and litho-sheet facings |
| Film Gauges | 12 to 32 microns (calibrated per carton fold flexibility) |
| Post-Lamination Processing | Glueable & stampable surfaces (compatible with foil stamping and spot UV) |
| Anti-Static Treatment | Inline de-ionizing bars ensuring flat sheet stacking for die-cutting |
Our thermal films are specially corona-treated to support secondary operations — enabling spot UV varnishing, hot foil stamping, and high-speed cold-glue adhesion without peeling or edge lifting.
Discuss gloss, velvet matte, or anti-scuff film options with our finishing specialists.