A Comparison Guide – NAP I vs. NAP II Laminating Film

GBC laminating film is classified as either NAP Lam I film or NAP Lam II film. If you’re unsure which film is best for your needs, keep reading.

NAP I Film

For most basic laminating tasks, NAP I film is your best choice. This film is great for a wide variety of documents and is more commonly used than NAP II film.

About NAP I film:

• Standard type film
• Film adhesive is activated between 290F and 320F
• Ideal for laminating porous paper stocks, such as regular bond paper, teaching aids, posters and signs
• Polyester-based
• Has a clear finish
• Available in 1.5mm and 3mm thickness

NAP II Film

If you have documents with heavy ink coverage – including photographs or inkjet-printed posters – consider NAP II film.

About NAP II film:

• Low temp
• Activates at lower temperatures, between 230F and 250F (this helps protect documents from the laminator’s high-heat)
• Ideal for coated stock, prints with heavy ink coverage and older documents
• Polyester-based
• Has a clear or matte finish
• Available in a wide range of thicknesses (1.5mm, 3mm, 5mm and 10mm)

Now that you know the differences, visit our laminating film page and explore our different films