Digital Overlaminating Films

Matt, Gloss and Textured Laminates by ATC

Digital overlaminating films are an essential finishing product used to protect printed vinyl graphics from wear, fading, and environmental exposure. Applied over digital print films, these transparent films extend the life of the print while enhancing its appearance, offering finishes such as gloss, matt, or textured depending on the requirement.

At ATC, we supply a selection of high-quality overlaminating films suitable for vehicle wraps, signage, window graphics, wall art, and promotional displays. Designed for compatibility with a wide range of print films and ink systems, these laminates ensure that your finished graphics remain visually sharp and structurally intact – even in challenging environments.

Why Use Overlaminating Film?

Laminating a digital print helps to protect it from a variety of external factors that can shorten its lifespan. These include ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture, pollution, and surface abrasion. Without protection, printed graphics may begin to fade, discolour, or wear prematurely – especially in high-traffic areas or on vehicles exposed to weather and road conditions. Overlaminating films form a clear barrier that preserves the vibrancy and detail of the print underneath. They help shield against scratches during handling, cleaning, or transport, and can also improve the overall finish by reducing glare or adding a high-gloss sheen.

In many cases, laminating is also essential to preserve warranty coverage on printed vinyl wraps or signage. For projects that require durability, clarity, and professional finish, laminating is a step that should not be skipped.

Gloss, Matt and Special Finishes

ATC offers digital overlaminates in a range of finishes to suit different design needs and applications. Gloss overlaminates enhance colour vibrancy and provide a polished look ideal for vehicle wraps, retail graphics, and product branding. They are also useful for printed graphics that need to be visually striking at close range or under lighting.

Matt overlaminates reduce reflection and give a more subtle, understated finish. These are often used in interior spaces, museum or gallery environments, and situations where readability and low glare are priorities. Textured laminates can add extra grip or surface variation, which is useful for floor graphics or tactile signage. These materials provide added resistance to scuffs and surface wear, making them ideal for use in public or high-use areas.

Each finish contributes not only to the visual appearance of the final graphic but also to its function and durability in everyday use.

Long-Lasting Protection for Print Graphics

Our overlaminating films are compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV ink systems. They are designed to adhere smoothly to printed surfaces, forming a protective layer that prevents moisture intrusion, cracking, or lifting over time. In outdoor use, overlaminates protect against UV exposure, helping to prevent fading and maintain colour accuracy for longer. This is especially important for vehicle graphics, outdoor signage, and shopfront displays exposed to constant sunlight. For indoor graphics, laminating helps prevent scratches from contact or cleaning and protects the print from general wear in public spaces such as shopping centres, showrooms, or exhibition halls.

Application and Handling

ATC’s digital overlaminating films are supplied with pressure-sensitive adhesive, making them easy to apply using standard laminating equipment. These films are compatible with cold lamination processes, which helps avoid ink reactivation or distortion during finishing. They are available in standard roll sizes suitable for wide-format printing setups and can be matched with the base print film to ensure proper alignment, finish consistency, and material compatibility.

When applying an overlaminate, it’s important to ensure the printed graphic is fully dry and degassed to prevent bubbling or lifting. Once laminated, the film offers a robust, wipe-clean surface that stands up to outdoor weather, cleaning, and handling.

Used by Signmakers, Wrappers, and Print Professionals

Digital overlaminating films are used across multiple industries where high-impact graphics and extended durability are required. These include:

-Vehicle wrapping: Protecting printed wraps from scratches, fading, and road grime.

-Retail and exhibition signage: Keeping promotional and informational signs looking fresh and readable.

Public space graphics: Providing resistance to contact, scuffing, and cleaning in high-traffic environments.

-Floor graphics: Adding a non-slip, wear-resistant finish to safety or directional floor signage.

-For signmakers, print studios, and vinyl installers, using a trusted overlaminate helps ensure the final product meets customer expectations for quality and longevity.

Laminating Solutions from ATC

At ATC, we focus on providing high-quality print finishing materials to professionals in the signage, display, and vehicle graphics industries. Our digital overlaminating films are carefully selected for performance, ease of use, and compatibility with leading brands of print vinyl. We offer gloss, matt, and textured finishes in roll formats suitable for short-run jobs, commercial installations, or large-format projects. Whether you’re working on a single display or producing a full vehicle wrap, our laminating films help protect your work and ensure it looks its best for as long as possible.

Explore our full selection of digital overlaminating films online, or contact our team for help selecting the best laminate for your specific application and print setup.