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What is a thermal laminating pouch?

Laminating pouches make lamination simple. Just place your document inside the pouch and run it through your thermal laminator. It’s that easy! Pouches help enhance color and help protect and preserve documents. They work best for individual documents, but you can also laminate several smaller items in one pouch.

Pouches are made of two thin layers of plastic, which are sealed on one side. The inside of the pouch is coated with a special adhesive, which is activated by heat. When you’re ready to laminate, load the pouch into your machine, sealed side first. It will feed through and create a lasting seal for your document.

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How do I choose the right laminating pouch?

Whether you want to laminate a luggage tag for your upcoming trip or a menu for your new restaurant, you can find the right laminating pouch for your needs. We offer several pouch sizes and mil thicknesses.

Determine the right size for your document. Are you laminating something small like an ID badge or large like signage? Choose the size that best fits your document and your machine.

You should also consider the desired rigidity of your final document. GBC® thermal laminating pouches come in a range of thickness options, from bendable 3 mil pouches to sturdy 5 mil pouches and rigid 10 mil laminating pouches. Pick the mil type that you need for your project.

What are EZUse™ pouches?

EZUse laminating pouches from GBC help make lamination simple and quick. They have loading instructions printed right on the pouch to help align documents and feed them into your machine. The print disappears after lamination is complete for crystal clear viewing.

EZUse alignment guides help you center documents within the pouch to create consistent document placement and minimize document skew. Plus, the directional arrows remind you which way to feed the pouch into your laminator to reduce the risk of jams. With GBC EZUse Pouches, it's easy to create consistent, quality results every time you laminate.

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GBC Standard Thermal Pouches


Black & White Thermometer IconPreserve documents with stunning clarity. Whether you’re laminating professional projects or a family recipe card at home, GBC thermal pouches are a great choice for all types of lamination. These durable pouches have a glossy finish that enhances color and provides water-resistant protection.

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GBC EZUse Speed Pouches


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Lamination made quick and simple. When used with a 12" laminator, speed pouches load into the machine on the longer sealed side, which can reduce processing time by up to 21%. Plus, EZUse feed arrows and guided loading instructions are printed right on the pouch and disappear after lamination.

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GBC EZUse UV Pouches


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UV thermal laminating pouches are great for anyone who laminates. Designed for UV protection, these pouches help protect laminated documents from discoloration and fading. They are photo safe and have EZUse alignment guides, mil icons and feed arrows printed on each pouch for guided loading.

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Take a look at the chart below for key differences between GBC thermal pouches:

Feature GBC Standard Thermal GBC EZUse Speed GBC EZUse UV
Clarity
Waterproof
Durability
Speed    
UV Protection    
Feed Arrows  
Alignment Guides  

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