When you invest in custom-printed safety tapes, floor signage, or graphic designs, longevity matters. Constant foot traffic, forklifts, and cleaning routines can quickly wear down unprotected prints. That’s why Heskins developed its Laminating Service – a process that shields printed tapes and signage from damage while preserving their bright colors and clear messaging.

What Is Heskins’ Laminating Service?

Lamination adds a transparent protective film over printed tapes and floor signs to guard them from abrasion, chemicals, and fading. Unlike standard overlays, Heskins’ lamination is designed specifically for industrial anti-slip and floor marking products, ensuring that the non-slip properties remain intact while enhancing visual durability.

This process can also combine different tape types or layers, helping maintain adhesion performance while extending the lifespan of your custom prints.

Why Lamination Matters

  1. Increased Durability – Lamination forms a barrier that prevents scratches, scuffs, and chemical wear, extending the life of your design.
  2. Color Protection – The film helps printed graphics retain their brightness and legibility even in high-traffic environments.
  3. Maintained Adhesion – Heskins’ system ensures the adhesive stays strong, even with the added layer of protection.
  4. Slip-Resistant Surface – Safety performance is never compromised – laminated products still meet anti-slip requirements.
  5. Lower Long-Term Costs – Less fading and damage mean fewer replacements and less downtime.

Where It Makes the Biggest Impact

Lamination is ideal for:

  • Factories and warehouses with constant foot or vehicle traffic
  • Public facilities where cleaning and maintenance are frequent
  • 5S and Lean management zones that require long-lasting visual markings
  • Custom-branded floor signs or safety graphics that must look professional under stress

Without lamination, printed materials are more vulnerable to fading, peeling, or wear – especially in demanding industrial environments.

The Laminating Process

  1. Printing – Custom graphics, messages, or branding are printed onto a durable base material.
  2. Application – A transparent laminate film is applied to the surface, sealing in the print.
  3. Finishing – The laminated tape is cut, slit, or die-cut to the required dimensions.
  4. Testing – Each batch is checked to ensure clarity, adhesion, and slip-resistance meet Heskins’ quality standards.

The Advantages of Choosing Heskins

Heskins is a trusted manufacturer of anti-slip and floor marking systems, meaning its lamination process is built specifically for these tough applications. Every laminated tape offers:

  • Excellent protection against wear, chemicals, and cleaning products
  • Reliable bonding to concrete, metal, and other flooring types
  • Compatibility with other finishing processes such as die-cutting and custom printing
  • Support for full-color designs, logos, and combined tape formats

The result is a professional, hard-wearing finish that keeps visual communication clear even under constant use.

Best Practices for Laminated Tape

  • Prepare the surface properly – clean and dry before applying.
  • Avoid extremely fine print or thin lines that can wear faster.
  • Inspect periodically for peeling edges or dirt buildup.
  • Use non-abrasive cleaners to maintain the film’s clarity.

A Smarter Way to Protect Your Safety Graphics

Heskins’ laminator machine ensures printed safety tapes and floor signs perform as well as they look. It combines visual quality with physical durability – protecting your investment and maintaining workplace safety standards.

Whether you’re ordering branded floor signs or custom safety tape, adding lamination is the best way to make your message last.