Oracal UV Laminating Film for Printable Vinyl – Oraguard 236
Oracal Oraguard 236 is a printable vinyl laminate film that can be used to cover any inkjet vinyl project. This clear film provides a glossy finish as well as protection against UV rays, frequent handling and inclement weather.
*This laminate is a low grade material and sometimes comes with scratches from the manufacturer. If this concerns you, please consider upgrading to the Oraguard 210 laminate.
Description
Inkjet printable vinyl requires special manufacturing processes to allow the vinyl to accept standard printer inks. Because of this, they do not have the same colorfastness and resistance to wear and tear that long-term adhesive vinyls like Oracal 651 typically have.
To help with this, Oracal has created Oraguard 236*, which is a professional-grade laminate film that provides extra durability and protection to any inkjet-printed vinyl designs.
This film works on all printable vinyl. When applied correctly, it can help prevent all of the following:
- Color fade due to UV damage
- Ink bleed from moisture or humidity
- Ink smears from frequent handling
- Loss of clarity over time
Although this material is recommended to hand-wash, it works for drinkware personalization projects. It can also be used on car decals, window vinyls, indoor projects, ceramic mugs and stainless steel tumblers.
Additional Details
- Transparent
- Glossy finish
- Available in sheets or rolls
- 2.5-millimeter thickness
- One year UV protection
- Two year resistance to moisture, handling and abrasion
- Hand-wash recommended
The width and length of the sheets may vary up to 1/16th of an inch.
*This laminate is a low grade material and sometimes comes with scratches from the manufacturer. If this concerns you, please consider upgrading to the Oraguard 210 laminate.
Additional information
| Size | 8.5"x11" (5 pack), 8.5"x11" (10 pack), 8.5"x11" (25 pack), 8.5"x11" (50 pack), 8.5"x5 feet, 8.5"x10 feet, 8.5"x30 feet, 8.5"x75 feet, 100 (8.5"x11") Bulk Pack, 250 (8.5"x11") Bulk Pack, 500 (8.5"x11") Bulk Pack, 1000 (8.5"x11") Bulk Pack |
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| Finish | Glossy |
Application Instructions
Important note: Do not cut the vinyl design from the printed sheet until after lamination. This makes the laminating process much easier.
1. To avoid product waste and make application simpler, cut your laminating film sheet so that there is an inch-wide margin of laminate around the entire design. You need room for error, but leaving too much excess laminate on the vinyl sheet can cause printing problems if you plan to reuse the remaining vinyl in the future. If your design takes up a full page, you can skip this step.
2. For best results, it’s recommended to secure the vinyl sheet to a flat surface before applying laminate film. This can be done with tissue tape, washi tape or clips.
3. Start at the top of your design, and carefully smooth the top edge of the laminate slightly above the entire printed area. Do not remove the entire piece of laminate from the backing.
4. Once you have the top line of laminate laid down evenly, slowly roll the backing off of the remaining laminate using either your hand or a credit card to smooth the laminate as you go. This helps with even adhesion and prevents wrinkles or bubbles. Be sure to work very slowly and carefully.
5. After the bottom edge of the vinyl has been freed from the backing and smoothed down, start from the center of your design, and use slow, even outward strokes with the heel of your hand or a credit card to push out any air bubbles and adhere the laminate more securely.
28 reviews for Oracal UV Laminating Film for Printable Vinyl – Oraguard 236
| 5 star | 92% | |
| 4 star | 3% | |
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Lara Beck (verified owner) –
Highly recommend Creative Craft Vinyl and their products! I was in a pinch and needed this product and another very quickly for a deadline. I reached out to Beth on Facebook and she went out of her way to put the package in the mail for me on a Saturday and I received by Tuesday well in time for my deadline. The products were packed very well, and there were a few extra touches in the packaging which I appreciated. This product came highly recommended by everyone I talked to that has more vinyl experience than me, and I can see why. I’ll definitely buy from them in the future. Thanks Beth!
anthony Ortiz (verified owner) –
I love ordering from them , they’re always quick to ship my orders , they even sent me a complimentary squeegee and key chain craft knife , thank you guys I use them a lot and definitely has made my work easier .
Allison Litthachak (verified owner) –
They offer quality products at a cheaper rate and they’re very fast with shipping! Glad I found them. Also, every order comes with a complimentary gift!
Rachel Quist (verified owner) –
I won’t use any other brand of laminate, this one exceeds all expectations. Other brand names cannot compare. I will only be using this company and this brand from now on!
Judy P (verified owner) –
First time using oraguard 236. Very easy to apply. So impressed that I will not even bother to try other brands of laminate. Creative Craft vinyl gives you excellent service and affordable prices.
Brenda Mills (verified owner) –
I love that I can purchase these in sheets. I tried a couple of different shops and this is by far the best in terms of product, price and service. Will continue to buy from here!
Catherine Leskovec (verified owner) –
I love the matte laminate! It makes the final product look so good and it gives a nice layer of protection for my stickers! I highly recommend this product!
Joseph Gassler (verified owner) –
The laminate was great just what we needed to improve the quality of our stickers. Used just the laminating packets and a hot pass through the laminator to seal our stickers. They came out so thick. The cutting settings had to be increased and the cuts were not as great. The stickers being so thick did not stay on rounded surfaces as well. Once we received this new laminate it was a night and day difference. We are now bringing a more quality sticker to our store and customers.
Mandi Dempsey (verified owner) –
This product was exactly as expected. This was 1 of 2 items I ordered. Excellent ship times and customer service. Product definitely has a little bit of learning curve but super happy with it!! Will buy again!
Katie Carter (verified owner) –
The product is great, however I’m struggling to apply it over my stickers without a good amount of wrinkling. I wish the vinyl were a little thicker, also. Other than that, it seems like it will keep my stickers protected well.
Jess (verified owner) –
I was really impressed with the turnaround time for my order. The laminating film is a fabulous, sturdy quality for the stickers I sell in my Etsy shop. This product came highly recommend and I echo that sentiment.
BekS (verified owner) –
Really impressed with this shop! Competitive pricing, great care with packaging (love the personal touch), fast shipping, and products as promised. One of the laminate film batches had yellower edges than another batch but I couldn’t tell when used on the actual product; I was using it immediately so it wasn’t a problem (yes, vinyl does “expire” so keep that in mind if this is going to bother you). I’m definitely going to be making repeat purchases, this shop just replaced my other provider!!
Customer (verified owner) –
This laminate is amazing! I bought both the matte and glossy finishes and I loved them both! Once I was able to find a technique, application was a breeze. I’ll never go back to my old laminating sheets. The shipping time was very fast as well. Came exactly when expected. I loved that they even gave a complementary scraper tool too! Thank you so much 🙂
Amber Chavez (verified owner) –
Works so well and my stickers look awesome! Definitely need to order more!
Molly (verified owner) –
I use this on my stickers so they last longer and I can sell them for 4 dollars a pop. It looks good and it works well.
Kelly Corcoran (verified owner) –
First time ordering from CreativeCraft vinyl and am happy with all the products so far. These laminating sheets make all the difference in creating a more professional product. Shipping was fast, too. Also had a question on another product (printable vinyl) and they were super quick to answer. Thanks, CCV!
Alex (verified owner) –
After making stickers for 5 years, my favorite brand of laminating film was discontinued; I have since been shopping around and trying every laminating film I can find.
Unfortunately, this is by far the flimsiest and most difficult film I have used. I am 25 sheets into the 50 sheet pack and *still* have not had a sheet lay down without bubbles or creases. This is after following the application instructions and watching numerous videos, trying a multitude of tricks I didn’t need with other brands.
The laminate is also the thinnest I have ever used so I am not at all confident in its ability to hold up for any length of time. It will work for my own personal projects, but it is nowhere near the quality I would use for the products I sell.
Brittany Ray (verified owner) –
This was my first time ordering from creative craft vinyl. They delivery was quick and products works well I have only used it on test projects right now but they work well!
Jannet McCutchan (verified owner) –
This was my first time using this product and I found it easy to apply! It does take some patience, you’ll get bubbles if you rush, but the end result is so worth it! It makes stickers look and feel professional
Sophia Balderas (verified owner) –
I’ve used an entire roll of this laminate to make stickers for my Etsy shop, and it works great. It’s very easy for me to apply to my inkjet vinyl sticker paper, very easy for my silhouette cameo to cut, and I’ve had no complaints from customers so far (I sell about 10 stickers a day and I’ve been using this laminate for the past month).
First, I cut the roll into 8×11″ sheets (the size of my sticker paper). Once I’ve printed out my sticker sheet and let the ink dry for 15 minutes or so, I lay the sticker sheet down flat on my work table, with the bottom 8″ side facing me. Then I take a laminate sheet, and fold down the top inch of laminate backing so that the sticky side is exposed. Then, I lay it down so that a half inch of the sticky side of the laminate is stuck to the table, and the other half inch is stuck to the top of the sticker sheet. I use my finger to smooth it down straight, then I take a vinyl-installing tool/squeegee, and with one hand I peel the backing slowly from underneath, while squeegee-ing the laminate flat onto the sticker paper with the other hand.
As long as I’m focusing and paying attention, I never get bubbles or wrinkles! I love this laminate, it works perfectly for my needs.
Sam (verified owner) –
So glad I finally found a company that offers this in letter-size sheets. It’s been quite the hunt. It’s incredibly easy to use once you have a technique that works for you. It also doesn’t mess up my silhouette’s ability to read registration marks if it gets on top of them. My stickers look like they came from a professional print shop! Excellent company and fast shipping.
Tracie Fread (verified owner) –
This is truly the best lamination for your money. I’ve tried a few and I like this one the best.
Krystal (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this laminate for over a year and I love it. I’ve used both the glossy and the matte and they both are great. Also this company is the best! They always ship quickly and I’ve never had any issues with my orders.
Marlena Chao (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this laminate for almost a year now, and it’s been one of the best laminates. I’ve used both glossy and matte and they are both great. I’d highly suggest using this laminate.
Audrey Spoerr (verified owner) –
It’s taken me way too long to find a great laminate for my handmade sticker business. This is by far the best I’ve ever used. I wish I had found this sooner!
I’m most impressed with the company itself. The customer service is top notch, orders process and ship very quickly and they’re always there to help with any additional questions or concerns.
Thank you all so much! I’ll be back again and again and again. 🙂
Ann Ranlett (verified owner) –
Easy to use & looks great on top of the Oracal 1917 for stickers. I recently started making stickers of my art & spent time researching materials on the web. This laminate was mentioned quite a few times. I’m using the matte finish & am very happy with how it looks on the final product. Creative Craft’s prices are good & orders are processed & shipped quickly.
Lisa Chang (verified owner) –
This matte laminate is great for my sticker shop and great price. I received it within a few days, thank you so much!
Maria Puckett (verified owner) –