Spotlight: Nobelus
We want to connect. And not just with each other. We want to feel a connection with the products we buy, too. If you’ve ever walked through a store only to realize you’re still holding something you picked up to examine earlier, you know this feeling first-hand.
Which is why the Karess line of laminates and films – the soft-touch offerings within the Tactile Collection by Nobelus – can make your label and packaging designs so powerful.
A Karess Film + Laminate For Every Need
Few understand that as a designer, you’re always looking at the bigger picture.
When it comes to packaging especially, you don’t merely consider what will look good, but also the feeling you want to convey, the market you’re trying to reach, and how the item will be used.
Nobelus not only gets this but offers a Karess film and laminate for every need. Each one provides a velvety smooth, rose-petal feel, dramatically enhancing the perceived quality and value of whatever it is applied to.
1. Karess Laminate
Fold it, Bend it, Laminate 1 Side or 2
Made of BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene), this laminate is perfect for pieces that will be folded or bent (e.g., folding cartons), and can support single and double-sided lamination. Low-glare matte surface.
Thickness: 1.2 mil or 1.5 mil
Material: BOPP
Adhesive: EVA
Post Laminate Printing Compatibility: Offset, UV, Screen (1.5 mil)
Post Laminate Finishing Compatibility: Die Cutting, Embossing, Folding, Gluing, Hot Foil Stamping
Perfect for:
- Brochures
- Business Cards
- Collectible Cards
- Gift Cards
- Folding Cartons
- Pocket Folders
- Postcards & Direct Mail
- Rigid Boxes
- Soft and Hardbound Book Covers
2. Karess PET
Rigid, Double-Sided, Durable
Constructed of a rigid polyester, this is a great choice for products that will be used frequently. For best results, it should only be applied to items that will be laminated on both sides. Glare and reflection resistant.
Thickness: 3 mil
Material: PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
Post Laminate Finishing Compatibility: Die Cutting, Folding, Gluing
Adhesive: EVA
Perfect for:
- Brochures
- Business Cards
- Identification Cards
- Loyalty and Gift Cards
- Menus
- Postcards and Direct Mail
- Signage
- Trading Cards
3. Karess Printable Laminate
Fold it, Bend it, Foil it
During production, this laminate is treated with a special topcoat that enables it to accept digital ink where standard laminates cannot, making it ideal for digital foiling (aka “Sleeking”). Non-reflective and glare resistant.
Thickness: 1.4 mil.
Material: BOPP
Post Laminate Printing Compatibility: Offset, UV, Screen, Digital
Post Laminate Finishing Compatibility: Die Cutting, Embossing, Folding, Gluing, Hot Foil Stamping
Adhesive: EVA
Perfect for:
- Brochures
- Business Cards
- Collectible Cards
- Gift Cards
- Folding Cartons
- Pocket Folders
- Postcards & Direct Mail
- Rigid Boxes
- Soft and Hardbound Book Covers
4. Karess Printable Laminate With DigiBOND
Fold it, Bend it, Foil it
This offering is just like the one above, with one important difference. Its DigiBOND adhesive is extra strong, enabling it to bond to more challenging digital inks such as UV inkjet and toner based inks. Non-reflective surface reduces glare.
Thickness: 1.1 mil.
Material: BOPP
Adhesive: DigiBOND
Post Laminate Printing Compatibility: Offset, UV, Screen, Digital
Post Laminate Finishing Compatibility: Die Cutting, Embossing, Folding, Gluing, Hot Foil Stamping
Perfect for:
- Brochures
- Business Cards
- Loyalty and Gift Cards
- Pocket Folders
- Postcards and Direct Mail
- Rigid Boxes
- Soft and Hardbound Book Covers
- Stationery and Greeting Cards
- Trading Cards
5. Karess Film
Adhesive Free, Label + Flexi-pack Luxury Feel
This unsupported film lets you add Karess’ unique rose-petal feel to prime labels and flexible packaging for that enhanced tactile appeal. Add a haptic sense of luxury to everything, from upscale foods to cosmetics and cannabis products. Low haze, low glare, non-reflective surface.
Thickness: 70 ga.
Material: BOPP
Adhesive: None
Perfect for:
- Prime Labels
- Sachets
- Stand-up Pouches
- Stick Packs
- Three-Sided Bags
6. Karess NYLON Laminate
Lay–flat, Durable, Laminated 1 Side
Your best option for single-sided laminated book covers, it combines the traditional soft-touch, ultra-matte appeal of Karess with lay-flat functionality. This ensures it will continue to remain closed, even after a book has been opened again and again.
Thickness: 1.3 Mil
Material: BOPP
Adhesive: EVA
Post Laminate Printing Compatibility: Offset, Screen, Inkjet
Post Laminate Finishing Compatibility: Die Cutting, Folding, Gluing, Spot Varnish and UV, Hot Foil Stamping
Perfect for:
- Print On Demand
- Single-Sided Laminated Soft Book Covers
Ready to see – and FEEL – the Karess line of laminates and films for yourself? Then you’ll want to get your hands on the sample-packed Karess Kit from Nobelus ASAP!
Each kit includes:
- (1) Menu
- (2) Flexible Packages
- (2) Folding Cartons
- (3) Label Samples
- (2) Postcards
Enter to win 1 of 100 Karess Kits right now! Hurry, this contest ends Aug 14, 2025! (North American entries only, please.)
[SAMPLE REQUESTS ARE NOW CLOSED]
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