What is the difference between hot and cold lamination?

Hot Lamination –

• Hot lamination is the most common lamination method used and is generally preferred over cold lamination.
• Hot lamination uses heat- activated adhesive which is heated when passed through the laminator.
• The disadvantage is that some items that have to be laminated get damaged under the influence of heat.

Cold Lamination –

• Cold lamination method is fast, safe on most products, easy to use and does not involve the use of heat.
• Cold lamination uses a pressure sensitive adhesive which induces pressure on the item to be laminated when passed through the laminator.