The difference between soft touch film and matte film
Both soft touch film and matte film are commonly used film materials in the packaging and printing industry. Our company can produce both as thermal lamination film for convenient use.
Matt lamination and soft touch film have significant differences in appearance, touch, performance and application scenarios, and can be distinguished from multiple dimensions.
First, core definition and material:
Matte film: It is a film without gloss on the surface, usually made of PET/BOPP/PP, etc., and treated with special processes (such as matting process) to make the surface present a matte effect, without reflection and not dazzling.
Soft touch film: It belongs to a special functional film, with BOPP or PET as the base material, and the surface is treated with special coatings (such as rubber oil coating, velvet touch coating, etc.), making the film have a fine touch similar to silk or velvet.
Second, performance comparison:
Matte film: Matte, no reflection, smooth and flat surface, average wear resistance, good waterproof and printing performance, low cost, and widely used.
Soft touch film: Matte or semi-matte, with a velvet touch on the surface, has certain scratch resistance, excellent waterproof and moisture-proof effect, high cost, and is mostly used on high-end packaging gift boxes and other personalized products.
Third, advantage comparison:
Matte film: The main highlight is the matte effect, which can be better applied in printing and packaging, making it convenient for viewing and reading, and adding a sense of "high-end" to the laminated products.
Soft touch film: Similar to an upgraded matte film, it combines the advantages of matte film and adds the advantage of touch, increasing the interactivity of the product through touch.
Fourth, application scenarios:
Matte film is more suitable for daily use, such as books, magazines, posters, and one-time packaging and printing products.
Soft touch film: is more suitable for high-end or frequently used products, such as brand gift boxes, cultural and creative products, and other personalized products.
Summary: Decide whether to use matte film or soft touch film based on the usage scenario and budget.
