KDX has unveiled two new variants to its thermal laminating film range with, frosted and textile finishes, following the prior launch of a metallic version.
The new films, available from last month, come in 200m long sample roll widths of 440mm or 630mm for shorter runs, one-off orders and product testing in order to offset the “prohibitive” cost of larger rolls.
The textile film is available in red, yellow or blue, while the frosted film is sold in clear, red or black. KDX said the products benefit from not having a shim line, which usually recur at intervals on these sorts of materials, to allow for unrestricted product sizes and smoother production.
The textile thermal film is designed for a fabric-like finish with “luxurious feeling” that can be adopted for books, brochures and packaging. The frosted film is designed for a matt sand-like texture and uniformity of colour to imbue a “tactile, elegant effect” while preserving the image colour beneath. In all, the films are compatible with offset UV press over printing and spot-UV and foiling finishing.
