Soft Touch Catalogues
Soft touch catalogues feature a special velvet-like lamination on the cover that creates an irresistible tactile experience — the moment someone picks up the catalogue, they feel the difference. This luxurious matte finish has a smooth, almost powdery texture that communicates quality, sophistication, and attention to detail before a single page is turned.
At Perklets Print, our soft touch lamination is applied to the full cover surface, creating a consistent, premium feel across the entire exterior of the catalogue. The finish also provides excellent durability, resisting fingerprints and minor scuffs better than standard matt or gloss lamination. Colours appear deeper and more saturated under soft touch lamination, giving photography and graphics a rich, refined appearance.
Soft touch catalogues are the preferred choice for luxury brands, fashion houses, premium real estate, fine dining, hospitality, and any brand that values tactile quality. The finish pairs beautifully with spot UV or foil stamping accents — the contrast between the velvety background and a glossy or metallic highlight creates a multi-dimensional sensory experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Product Specifications
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Design Guidelines
Supply a multi-page PDF in correct page order. Cover artwork should be designed considering that colours will appear slightly deeper and more saturated under soft touch lamination.
- Bleed area: 3mm bleed on all sides. Extend all backgrounds and images beyond the trim line.
- Crop area: A4 catalogue: 210 x 297 mm per page. Cover wrap dimensions depend on binding method and page count.
- Safe area: Keep important text at least 5mm from trim edges and 10mm from the spine on inner pages.
Accepted formats: PDF (preferred), AI, EPS, PSD, INDD (packaged)
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FAQs: Soft Touch Catalogues
What does soft touch lamination feel like?
Soft touch lamination has a velvety, almost suede-like texture. It feels smooth and slightly powdery to the touch — noticeably different from standard matt lamination. Most people instinctively rub the surface when they first pick up a soft touch catalogue.
Does soft touch lamination affect print colours?
Yes, colours appear slightly deeper and more saturated under soft touch lamination compared to standard matt. Blacks appear richer and photography has a more premium, gallery-like quality. This is generally considered an enhancement.
Is soft touch lamination durable?
Soft touch lamination is highly durable and actually more resistant to fingerprints and minor scuffs than standard matt lamination. However, it can show scratches if handled roughly, so it is best suited for catalogues that will be treated as premium items.
Can I combine soft touch with spot UV?
Yes, and this is one of the most popular premium combinations. The velvety soft touch base provides the perfect contrast for glossy spot UV highlights, creating a multi-textured cover that looks and feels extraordinary.
Is soft touch lamination more expensive?
Soft touch lamination costs more than standard matt or gloss lamination, but the premium perception it creates is significant. For brands that compete on quality and image, the investment in soft touch finish delivers strong returns in client impressions.