In daily business, many clients often start by asking: “I want to customize lamination pouches — how much does it cost? How long will it take?”
In reality, the price and lead time for lamination pouches depend on multiple factors rather than a fixed standard. This guide summarizes the key points and common questions to help you clearly understand how to choose and request a quotation for heat lamination pouches that fit your needs.
Types of Lamination Pouches
Lamination pouches generally fall into two main categories:
1. Basic Protective Type
Designed for laminating photos, menus, brochures, business licenses, and similar documents.
They provide essential protection against dirt, water, and creasing.
2. High-Security Anti-Counterfeit Type (Hologram / Optical)
Used for sensitive or high-security credentials such as ID cards, driver’s licenses, vehicle permits, employee badges, and event access passes.
These pouches not only ensure durability but also incorporate optical security features for tamper resistance and authentication.
In this article, we’ll focus on optical lamination pouches, also called hologram lamination pouches, which play a vital role in protecting important documents and enhancing overall security.
Key Factors to Confirm Before Customization
Before requesting a quotation, it’s important to confirm the following details:
1. Size Confirmation
The heat lamination pouch must match the document’s dimensions.
Common sizes include:
- ID card size (e.g., 54 × 86 mm)
- 115 × 175 mm
- 175 × 225 mm
- A3, A4, A5, A6, and other custom sizes
Tip: Confirm your document size and provide the finished dimensions in advance to ensure an accurate quotation.
2. Thickness Selection
Laminating film thickness usually ranges between 75–250 microns (μm):
- 75–125 μm: Highly flexible; suitable for photos and brochures.
- 150–175 μm: Balanced durability and texture; ideal for ID cards.
- 200–250 μm: Rigid and wear-resistant; best for long-term or high-security applications.
Note: Thicker doesn’t always mean better — choose based on your application needs.
Also, make sure your laminator supports the selected film thickness and size, as some machines have compatibility limits.
3. Surface Finish Options
Different surface finishes serve different purposes:
- Glossy: Vivid color and high visual impact; used for brochures, menus, and important documents.
- Matte (Anti-Glare): Reduces reflection, improves readability, and provides a premium texture. Can be written on.
Additional customization options include:
- Pre-punched holes (for lanyard or clip use)
- Foldable pouches (for convenient storage or display)
- Functional coatings (scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, or laser-etchable)
4. Security Level Confirmation
For credentials used in events, conferences, or parking management, anti-counterfeiting is essential.
Common optical security technologies include:
- Holographic patterns – 3D visual effects that are hard to replicate
- Microtext / Hidden text – visible only under magnification or specific light
- Kinetic multiple-image designs – different images appear at different angles
- Multi-layered security combinations – combining first-, second-, and third-level features for maximum protection
Expert tip: A single security feature can be copied, but combining multiple technologies greatly enhances reliability.
Quotation Process
When requesting a quotation, prepare the following details in advance:
- Application purpose (basic protection or high-security anti-counterfeit)
- Size and specifications
- Thickness requirements
- Surface finish (glossy / matte / special coating)
- Security level (need for optical features or not)
- Order quantity (batch size affects unit price)
Providing these details enables suppliers to offer a precise quotation and accurate lead time.
Choosing the right lamination pouches affects not only the appearance and durability of your documents but also their security and integrity.
By confirming key details such as size, thickness, surface finish, and security level, you can quickly obtain an accurate quotation and ensure optimal protection for your project.
If you’re planning to purchase custom hologram lamination pouches, share your specifications with us — we’ll recommend the most suitable and secure solution for your needs.
