What is the overlay protection 2 plastic card?

Overlay for plastic cards is a layer of film that is directly laminated onto the surface of the plastic card, helping to increase durability, protecting the printed layer from the external weather conditions. The overlay layer keeps the printed layer from fading, does not warp, colors remain sharp and vibrant, the product has a modern appearance and high aesthetics.

The polymer film layer is laminated under pressure onto the surface of the product. The laminated layer retains the original shape of the product, the surface of the product has a smooth texture, does not have air bubbles and is not affected like conventional lamination methods.

There are 2 types of plastic card overlays: matte overlay and glossy overlay.

Matte overlayis a type of film when laminated onto paper has a smooth texture on the surface, transparent but does not reflect light and light scattering. Matte film creates a beautiful appearance for the product... The image on the product after lamination with matte film still retains sharpness, colors have a slight sheen.
 

Glossy overlayis a type of film when laminated onto paper has a shiny surface, reflecting light well. The product laminated with glossy film enhances the special appearance, making it more eye-catching.
 

Source: Thegioiinan