Hologram pouches are available in infinite designs with fascinating visual effects. Holographic laminating pouch is a combination of flexible printing technology and hologram technology. The general polyester film is substituted by holographic film. Hologram laminating pouch is laminated cover used in I-cards, license, badges, book marks, hand tags etc. Hologram pouches offer you a high level of protection for ID cards and badges. The card is inserted between the two layers of the pouch, thereby providing durability. These pouches have customized designed holographic images which change color, intensity and perspective with the change in the viewing angle. Holographic laminating pouch are available in a plethora of full color combinations, which makes them attractive.

Basic Property of Hologram Pouch

Highest level of optical security features combined with printing technology creates a highly secured pouch, besides enhancing its aesthetic looks.

Process for Laminating

• Step 1 : Place the insert in the pouch.
  
  
• Step 2 : Place the pouch in a carrier, say a normal business envelope or folded paper. The carrier absorbs excess adhesive which might be squeezed out during laminating. If there is no carrier, excess adhesive will accumulate on the laminator rollers. This will later require dismantling the laminator to clean the rollers.
  
  
• Step 3 : Feed the carrier through the laminator. Allow the laminator to get to the normal temperature before laminating. Initially start with a low temperature and gradually increase the temperature until the pouch adhesive is clear after laminating.

Laminating Temperature

The laminating temperature depends upon the laminate thickness. A list of ideal temperature range is given below:

Thickness (one side)	Temp (F) min/max
5 mil thick 7 mil thick 10 mil thick	225 / 240 240 / 250 250 / 260

Certain Drawbacks for Wrong Temperature The laminating temperature is too low: The result is that after laminating, the pouch adhesive is still cloudy. The laminating temperature is too high: The result is that the pouch shows bubbles in the adhesive or a wavy irregular surface.

Uses of Hologram Pouches

• Pouches are used to laminate ID cards or licenses or tags which are printed on paper (natural and synthetic).
  
  
• The heat-sealed lamination of hologram pouches provides durability.
  
  
• Thicker lamination creates a more durable pouch.
  
  
• The heat-seal adhesive property of the pouch provides some tamper-evidence.
  
  
• Attempts to remove the lamination usually leads to tearing of the paper ID card.
  
  
• Hologram pouches offer protection against attempts at alteration and tampering made using common materials and printing processes.
  
  
• hese pouches offer your ID cards, badges and driver licenses an effective combination of security and attractive appearance.
  
  
• They provide high brightness and perfect transparency.
  
  
• Full coverage protects everywhere

Applications of Hologram Pouches

Large Bookmark Small Bookmark Credential Key Card Business Card Data Card Drivers License

Credit Card Military Card Vertical Luggage Tag Horizontal Luggage Tag Address Label Hand Tags