We offer laminating pouches in two configurations:
- Heat Sealed, which requires a desktop laminator. These finished ID cards are more durable and have a longer life (months and years)
- Cold Sealed, which does NOT require any tools or equipment. Just place the printed insert between the plys, remove the silicone backer to expose the adhesive, and seal the pouch closed. These are intended for short term applications such as visitor badges, conventions, etc.
The balance of this page is focused on heat sealed pouches.
For more information on cold sealed pouches, visit the Cold Sealed Lamination Pouches page.
Product Benefits
- Control access to your event, building and property
- Combat counterfeiting and fake IDs
- Prevent Alterations to authroized ID card
Pouches are used to laminate ID cards which are printed on a paper (natural and synthetic), which is then inserted between the two layers of the pouch.
The standard holographic pouch is holographic on one side; the backside is clear. We offer optional pouches with holographic graphics on both sides.
Heat Sealed Pouches
The heat-sealed lamination requires a heat laminator.
This type of pouch is more durable; thicker lamination film creates a more durable identification card.
The heat-seal adhesive provides some tamper evidence. Attempts to remove the lamination usually results in tearing or defacing of the paper ID insert.
Standard and custom pouches are offered by NovaVision with the following features:
1. Material type:
Typically 4/6 (40% film / 60% hot melt adhesive)
2. Material thickness:
- 5 mil
- 7 mil
- 10 mil
3. Sizes:
4. Options:
- Holographic pouch
- Pouch with transparent holographic label
- Custom imprinted pouches
- Pouches with slots
- Butterfly pouches
- Colored pouches
- Pouches with magnetic stripes
- Custom holographic pouches & laminate
Another method of achieving holographic security with lamination pouches is to use a plain lamination pouch with a custom imprinted hologram label. The hologram label is manually applied to the insert prior to laminating the pouch; using a custom imprinted hologram labels provides customized security. Using a plain lamination pouch is less than expensive than a holographic pouch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Heat Sealed Lamination Pouches
Economy Holographic Pouches (heat seal)
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Product Code: L-6402 |
Embossed Transparent Hologram Label
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Product Code: L-6405 |
Transparent Holographic Foil Imprint
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Product Code: L-6406 |
Transparent Holographic Foil Imprint
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Note: The transparent holographic foil imprint is more visible and diffracts more light when the insert is gloss paper or other coated stock. Also, if the underlying color of the insert is a dark color (black is the best), the imprinted hologram will be more prominent.
Premium Holographic Pouches (heat seal)
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Product Code: L-6302 |
Embossed Repeating Pattern - 3 Channel
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Pouches with Stock Transparent Hologram Label
The stock hologram label is our “original authentic” image in a 1.625 inch circle, which is affixed to the inside of the pouch. The hologram is positioned in the center of the front panel with the text at a 45 degree (approximate) angle.
Pricing shown includes pouch and affixed hologram. The same pricing applies to all of the stock pouch sizes listed below. The stock pouches are a seamed construction with seam at top; material is 10 mils thick (4/6 material) on both sides. As an option, the positioning and location of the affixed hologram label can be changed to your specifications.
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Product Code: TOA20-28NTI |
Embossed Transparent Hologram Label
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| Stock Image: | Original Authentic |
| Material Thickness: | Front: 10 mil (Credit Card Size) Back: 10 mil |
| Seam Location: | Top Edge |
| Options: |
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| Configuration: | Bundle of 50 |
| Ready to Ship: | 1 week |
Stock Pouch Sizes:
| A) Credit Card |
B) Military (Government) |
C) Business Card |
| F) School |
G) Key Card |
J) Jumbo (Fishing & Hunting) |
Custom Transparent Holographic Imprint Pouch
Custom holographic pouches are constructed with 10 mil thick material (4/6) using a transparent rainbow pattern for the imprint. Military and Credit Card size are typically "butterfly" construction. Larger sizes are typically "seamed" construction.
The transparent holographic foil imprint is more visible and diffracts more light when the insert is gloss paper or other coated stock. On matte inserts, the holographic imprint will resemble a watermark.
To make the hologram imprint more visible on a matte insert, apply a piece of clear tape on the insert directly under the location of the hologram before laminating, then heat seal the iamination.
Also, if the underlying color of the insert is a dark color (black is the best), the imprinted hologram will be more prominent.
We provide FREE samples for testing BEFORE ordering.
We do not provide refunds on this custom product.
Pouch Size: Military, Credit Card
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Transparent Holographic Foil Imprint
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| Custom Imprint: | Custom Text/Logo (Rainbow) |
| Material Thickness: | Front: 10 mil (Military Size or smaller) Back: 10 mil |
| Seam Location: | Top Edge or Butterfly |
| Minimum Order Qty: | 1,000 units |
| Ready To Ship: | 3-4 weeks |
Options
Holographic Backside (Military & Credit Card):
- Add $100 set up + $.20/each
Size: Index (3.5 in x 5.5 inch)
- Artwork Prep: $275. (one-time expense)
- Production set up: $250./order
- Pouches (holographic front only): $.70/each
- Optional holographic back: add $.40/each
Custom Size: 10 square inches or smaller
- Custom tooling: $300. (one-time expense)
- Artwork Prep: $275. (one-time expense)
- Production set up: $250./order
- Pouches (holographic front only): $.35/each
- Optional holographic back: add $100 set up + $.20/each
Custom Size: 20 square inches or smaller
- Custom tooling: $300. (one-time expense)
- Artwork Prep: $275. (one-time expense)
- Production set up: $250./order
- Pouches (holographic front only): $.70/each
- Optional holographic back: add $100 set up + $.40/each
Custom Size: Larger than 20 square inches
- Please call for quote
Plain Pouches With Custom Imprinted Hologram Labels 
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Another method of achieving more security with lamination pouches is to use a plain lamination pouch with a custom imprinted hologram label. The hologram label is manually applied to the insert prior to laminating the pouch; using a custom imprinted hologram labels provides customized security. Using a plain lamination pouch is less than expensive than a holographic pouch. Overall, this is the most affordable method to get custom security using lamination pouches. |
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+ Plain Lamination Pouch (from NovaVision) + Photo ID/Insert (from Customer) + Hologram Label (from NovaVision) = Finished Laminated ID Card |
Custom hologram labels are available in 15 stock images and various sizes; choose from transparent, silver metallic, or any one of 7 different metallic colors. The custom imprint of your text or logo can be in black, red, green or blue. For more information and pricing on the hologram labels, click this link: Custom Imprinted Hologram Labels & Stickers
Pricing for plain pouches is detailed below.
Plain Seamed Pouches and Pouch Sizes
Pricing for plain pouches is detailed below.
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Plain Pouch
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| Pouch Size: | Product Code: | Thickness: | *QTY REMAINING |
$/pouch |
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| Military (Government) |
PAG3307 PAG3310 |
.007 inches .010 inches |
2400 3400 |
0.072 |
| Business Card |
PAG2310 | .010 inches | 200 | 0.062 |
| School |
PAG2910 | .010 inches | 900 | 0.071 |
| Key Card |
PAG3110 | .010 inches | 1000 | 0.070 |
| Jumbo (Fishing & Hunting) |
PAG3710 | .010 inches | 1300 | 0.085 |
Dean Martin
NovaVision/Sales & Customer Service
419-354-1427 ext 4205
Fax: 419 -353 -7908
email: dmartin@novavisioninc.com










