Lamination is a plastic coating that is applied to a finished printed page. Laminating a cover can add to the look and feel of your print work, also can extend the lifespan of your prints. It also provides a level of protection and helps to reduce the risk of marking, ink transferral, smudging, creasing, fading, wrinkling, abrasion and tearing. It is important to keep in mind that ordering without lamination could mean the prints may be more at risk of ink or paper damage.