Antibacterial Laminates: A Powerful Marriage of Style & Hygiene

Spotlight: Nobelus

Not so long ago all you had to worry about when it came to designing pieces like packaging and business cards was what they looked like and how well they stood up to repeated handling. How times have changed.

In today’s hygiene-focused world, clients are hyper-sensitive to the safety of these and other high-touch items, which is why you need to know about two new antibacterial laminates from Nobelus. Not only do they significantly reduce surface bacteria on the pieces you create, but they also accept the popular finishing techniques you rely on to make your work the best it can be.

Two Ways to Sanitize Your Designs

Nobelus has always been all about giving you intriguing options when it comes to laminate films – think LuxeFilm FineLeather and FineLinen to name but a couple.

Now they bring you two new antibacterial films that will give your clients added peace of mind while offering enhanced visual and tactile appeal. Both:

Are easily cleaned; just use soap and water and eliminate most common bacteria
Accept offset, UV and screen printing

PlatinumOPP Antibacterial Laminate

This is produced with organic matter that destroys bacteria and inhibits the spread of germs. It’s available in high-gloss or dead-flat matte, and boasts outstanding clarity.

Hygiene: Because of its organic nature, this film is safe for use on everything from children’s books to menus and medical collateral.

Handling: Features outstanding strength, flexibility and ink adhesion.

Perfect for:
- Point of sale (POS) displays
- Labels
- Book covers (soft and hardbound)
- Pocket folders
- Jewelry packaging
- Consumer goods packaging
- Rigid boxes
- and more

ScuffProof Antibacterial Laminate

This is built on the wildly successful LuxeFilm ScuffProof film and is both germ-inhibiting and tough enough to use for packaging and other high-touch situations.

Hygiene: Silver ion technology used in the film topcoat provides long-lasting antibacterial properties.

Durability: Constructed on a polypropylene film base, this laminate uses a unique curing process to greatly increase its surface hardness and durability – it boasts the highest scuff-protection offered by Nobelus.

Perfect for:
- Menus
- Signage
- Pocket folders
- POS displays
- Soft and hardbound book covers
- Carton packaging
- Electronics and luxury packaging
- Gift boxes
- Rigid boxes
- Flexible packaging
- Labels
- and more

Add Embellishments Without Giving up Hygiene

We all know that printing is just the beginning when it comes to making your projects really stand out. That’s why Nobelus’ antibacterial films are also designed to take whatever finishing techniques your imagination can throw at them, including: