Buyer guide · Finishing
How should soft-touch lamination be evaluated?
Approve tactile feel together with colour change, scuffing, fingerprint behaviour, foil or glue compatibility and ageing on the final structure.
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Checklist
Finish details to put in the specification
- Film and bond
- Rub and abrasion
- Adhesive compatibility
- Foil selection
- Target quantity and SKU allocation
- Approval sample and decision owner
- Required date and Mainland China delivery point
- Change and repeat-order record
Process evaluation
Four controls behind a repeatable finish
Film and bond
Specify film type, thickness, gloss, colour shift, edge behaviour and bond strength after creasing and die cutting.
Rub and abrasion
Set dry or wet rub method, load, cycles and acceptance appearance for the actual ink, coating and delivery environment.
Adhesive compatibility
Match adhesive to surface energy, coating, temperature, load and ageing; initial tack alone does not prove long-term performance.
Foil selection
Approve foil colour, gloss, release, coverage and registration on the final substrate; catalogue swatches are only a starting point.
Execution method
Four actions from RFQ to production
Mark a separate finish layer
Use named vector layers for foil, varnish, emboss, cut and other process areas.
Approve on the real substrate
Colour, gloss, relief and adhesion must be checked on the intended material.
Set visible tolerances
Define registration, edges, pinholes, scratches, wrinkles and acceptable variation.
Retain production references
Keep approved samples, process settings and supplier references for repeat orders.
FAQ
Questions buyers often ask
How should soft-touch lamination be evaluated?
Approve tactile feel together with colour change, scuffing, fingerprint behaviour, foil or glue compatibility and ageing on the final structure.
What should be written in the specification?
At minimum, define Film and bond, Rub and abrasion, Adhesive compatibility, Foil selection, then link quantity, sample, timing, inspection and the approved revision.
Is a physical sample needed?
A decision involving structure, material, colour, finish, assembly or use performance normally needs a physical sample matched to that question; a screen proof cannot approve everything.
Can the previous standard be reused for a repeat order?
Reuse a controlled standard only when files, material, structure, supply chain and use conditions remain unchanged. Record every change and decide whether resampling or reapproval is required.
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