Product Overview
General Formulations GF 162 is a 3.0mil matte clear calendered vinyl laminate designed to protect digitally printed graphics while delivering a professional, glare-reducing finish. Engineered as part of General Formulations’ economy laminate solutions, GF 162 provides dependable durability and performance for short-term outdoor and long-term indoor signage, decals, and window graphics.
Featuring a pressure-sensitive permanent emulsion acrylic adhesive and a smooth 2-sided PE-coated release liner, GF 162 provides consistent laminating performance and dependable adhesion across a wide range of substrates and print media. This laminate is ideal for shops seeking reliable graphic protection while maintaining excellent value and easy processing.
The non-reflective matte finish helps reduce glare under indoor lighting and outdoor viewing conditions, improving readability and visual appeal for retail signage, POP displays, and informational graphics. The 3.0mil calendered vinyl construction provides protection from abrasion, moisture, and everyday wear, helping extend the life of printed graphics.
GF 162 is engineered specifically for cold laminating processes, making it easy to apply using standard roll laminators without heat. The smooth liner and adhesive system support efficient lamination while maintaining consistent clarity and surface protection.
This laminate is compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, UV-curable, and UV offset printed graphics, making it a versatile solution for wide-format print shops running mixed printer fleets. GF 162 pairs well with economy and intermediate calendered print films for signage and promotional graphics.
GF 162 is designed for flat or slightly curved surfaces and is not intended for vehicle wraps or applications requiring conformability. For best long-term performance, calendered laminates should be paired with calendered print films to maintain compatible shrink characteristics.
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