Make Your Mark
See the difference, feel the difference. Allkotes offers all this and more by taking printing further with a full and extensive range of film laminations, coatings and specialty finishes bringing out the best in the printed sheet.
Whether it's the combination of a full deep rich gloss with vivid, bold colours or the combination of a silky soft feel of a matt finish with sophisticated lighter shades or even combinations of both, Allkotes has the expertise, techniques and innovative skills to add a new dimension and create a new image. It certainly makes you stand out in the crowd. Afterall, if you are going to spend all that time, effort and money on multicolour printing it only makes sense to finish the print with the exciting finish it deserves. If you have any specific requirements such as coloured, tinted or scented coatings, coloured films, textured finishes, special barrier coatings, holographic films, thermocromatic coatings, irredescent films or specific coatings relating to specific products such as food, give us a call. Allkotes will have something to meet your needs and specifications. You can try mix and match. The combinations are endless which gives you the opportunity to take printing not just one but many steps further.
International Print Finishers
Allkotes is proud to be the Australian - Oceania member of the International Print Finisher Group which meets every two years to exchange ideas and review the latest technological advances which, needless to say, are passed on to you, the customer, in quick time with the benefit of proven experience.
Quality Assurance
Demand for quality and consistency is as strong as ever these days and Allkotes is proud to be one print laminator to have maintained quality assurance for a number of years with a commitment to formal qualifications. Allkotes has achieved Quality Assurance Accreditation with Lloyds Register to the current standards of ISO 9001/2000. This is a sign of sustained excellence throughout our organisation and is a promise to continue our traditions of consistently high quality and prompt service.
Do’s & Don’ts:
Computerised Quotes
Computerised quotes have been part of Allkotes’ culture for many years. It means you get instant, immediate prices for your inquiries. Things we need to know at the time of your phone call include your full company name and details, your name, the type of lamination, coating or finish you require, a job reference, the weight of paper stock in ums or gsm, sheet size, number of sides and the quantity of sheets. Remember, when you place your order, jot down the quote number, the quantity required and include a marked-up sheet to show the area to be laminated, the finished trim size and, please, mark your grip and side lay edges.
Laminations
PlastaKote
Traditionally, the ultimate finish. A full gloss plastic film lamination offering flexibility, tear resistance and long term durability. Especially suitable where work is to be grained, embossed, scored or casebound. Used extensively on magazines, book jackets, annual reports, postcards, prestige packaging and presentations such as cosmetics, perfumes, liquor, clothing and jewellery.
MatteKote
It looks different. It feels different. Offers the other end of the spectrum to gloss with a superior matt finish and the added attraction of a smooth, sophisticated touch. Also a film lamination to paper or board, so all the advantages of durability and strength are there for special presentations such as book covers, magazines, annual reports, brochures, prestige cartons for cosmetics, liquor etc. The feel and finish of MatteKote is the main reason for the prominence of this product in the market place. For the ultimate finish, add gloss SpotKote to make your graphic really stand out.
KeyKote
A full, deep gloss lamination which is strong, durable and more readily printable after lamination and more readily glued with most PVA’s and Hot Melts. It may not look different to PlastaKote but it brings film lamination within the boundaries of all users who might have been restricted in the past because of limited resources in glueability and foil stamping.A KeyKote Matt is also available.
SilkKote
If you are looking for something between gloss and matt lamination, consider SilkKote. Some say that it looks like the printed sheet/book cover is not laminated, but the process is a lamination so you enjoy all the benefits of film lamination in terms of strength and long-term durability. Perfect for book covers where a more subtle look is desired.
WindowKote
Offers all the benefits of film lamination with the ability to leave a window to highlight your product inside the carton. It is an economic alternative to window patching while leaving your carton with an eye catching gloss finish. All we require is that the desired panel is cut out of the printed sheet prior to laminating. It is also important to contact our sales people in regard to your requirements as the layout of the window requires pre-planning.
BossKote
All the impact of an embossed laminated printed sheet without the need to emboss. Looks particularly striking with a gloss lamination, but a matt finish is available for certain graphics. Ideal for book covers, brochures or any promotional material for when you want to add feel to the laminated print.
Strip Lamination
Plastic film lamination offering flexibility, tear resistance and long term durability. Ideal for work on manila folders and tubing where protection is needed along delicate traffic areas.
FancyKote
A fancy film which is designed for other things but is making an impact in paper lamination. Offers a radiant, iridescent finish which moves with the light and the movement of the sheet. Comes in a variety of multicoloured variations such as Blue/Purple, Pink/Blue & Yellow/Pink. It’s so fancy; you have to see the film to get the full effect. So ask for samples.
