Frequently Asked Questions

GIF Products has been supplying the printing and packaging industries for over 30 years, providing technical expertise, product support and reliable distribution services.

We are based in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, and supply customers across the UK and internationally.

Yes. Our experienced technical team can provide advice on product selection, application methods, troubleshooting and machine compatibility.

We supply a wide range of lamination films including:

• Thermal lamination films
• Wet lamination films
• Digital lamination films
• Soft touch films
• Anti-scratch films
• Holographic films
• Metallised films
• Antimicrobial films
• Sustainable BioPP and Cellulosic films

Thermal lamination uses heat-activated adhesive already coated onto the film, making it ideal for many commercial printing applications. Wet lamination uses liquid adhesive applied during the laminating process and is often used for packaging and specialist applications.

Soft-touch lamination provides a premium velvet-like texture that enhances the feel of printed products such as luxury packaging, brochures, book covers and presentation folders.

Anti-scratch films are designed to resist scuffing, scratches and handling marks, making them ideal for high-use printed materials.

Digital printing processes can leave residues that make standard films difficult to bond correctly. Digital films such as Digi-stick are designed to provide stronger adhesion and reduce the risk of delamination.

Digi-stick is a range of digital lamination films developed specifically for digital printing applications. It offers enhanced adhesion and excellent finishing performance on digitally printed materials.

Yes. Certain print-receptive and GSP (Glueable, Stampable, Printable) films are designed to work alongside digital foiling and other decorative finishing processes.

Gif Product’s range includes Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Black, Green, Blue and Clear Gloss

Digital toner foils are frequently used for:

• Business cards
• Invitations
• Luxury packaging
• Greetings cards
• Promotional materials
• Book covers
• Certificates

Most digital toner foils can be applied using compatible laminating or foiling equipment designed for toner-based applications.

BioPP films contain bio-based content derived from renewable resources while maintaining the performance expected from traditional polypropylene films.

PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) and PIR (Post-Industrial Recycled) films incorporate recycled materials to help reduce the use of virgin plastics.

Yes. Modern sustainable lamination films are designed to provide excellent print performance, durability and finishing quality while helping organisations meet sustainability goals.

Flexible packaging offers several benefits including:

• Reduced material usage
• Lower transportation costs
• Excellent print quality
• Enhanced shelf appeal
• Improved product protection
• Extended shelf life
• Sustainable packaging opportunities

Common flexible packaging materials include:

• BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene)
• PET (Polyester)
• PE (Polyethylene)
• CPP (Cast Polypropylene)
• Aluminium Foil
• Paper Laminates
• Barrier Films

These materials can be used individually or combined into multi-layer structures.

Barrier films are designed to reduce the transmission of oxygen, moisture and other gases through packaging materials, helping to preserve product freshness and extend shelf life.

Barrier films help protect food products from moisture, oxygen and contamination, which can improve product quality, shelf life and food safety.

Flexible packaging laminates commonly use water-based, solvent-based or solvent-free adhesive systems depending on the application and performance requirements.

Water-based adhesives offer a more environmentally conscious alternative and are widely used in many flexible packaging applications, while solvent-based systems may be selected for specific technical requirements.

Mono-material packaging uses a single polymer family, making recycling easier compared with traditional multi-material packaging structures.

Many modern flexible packaging solutions are designed with recyclability in mind. Recyclability depends on the packaging structure, local collection systems and recycling infrastructure.

Sustainable options include:

• Recyclable mono-material films
• PCR content films
• PIR content films
• Bio-based films
• Cellulosic packaging films

Yes. Flexible packaging generally uses less material than rigid packaging alternatives, helping to reduce material consumption, storage requirements and transportation emissions.

Key considerations include:

• Product type
• Shelf-life requirements
• Barrier performance
• Printing process
• Filling equipment
• Sustainability objectives
• Regulatory requirements

Our technical team can help identify the most suitable packaging structure for your application.

Yes. Our in-house converting facilities allow us to slit and convert films to customer-specific widths and sizes.

Yes. We can provide samples to help customers evaluate suitability before placing larger orders.

Simply contact our team by phone, email or via the website contact form and we will be happy to provide a quotation.

We work with commercial printers, digital printers, packaging manufacturers, print finishers, wide-format graphics companies, sign makers and many other specialist sectors.