A “laminating pouch”, however, is a piece of laminate film that has a pre-sealed edge on one side, connecting it to another piece of laminate, creating a pouch or pocket. A laminating pouch is used for two-sided laminating, and comes in either cold pouches or thermal pouches. The cold ones can be made by hand without a machine, or can be used with any laminator that has a cold setting. Thermal pouches always require a heated pouch laminator to seal.
Laminating pouches are perfect for all-around protection for documents like photos, multi-use documents, ID cards, and more. Since they encapsulate the page completely, both the front and back sides of your page will be protected. They also double the stability and rigidity of the document, making them even more durable and resistant to bends and tears.
TIP: If your pouch comes out wavy, your laminator is too hot. If it comes out milky, it is too cold. Adjust the heat or speed settings accordingly. If there are not heat or speed adjustments, you can use or omit a laminating pouch carrier to either protect your pouch from excessive heat, or allow more heat to reach it.