The process of application of a film of plastic on the surface of an item is known as lamination. When an item is given a plastic coating, it becomes tear-proof and waterproof since the laminating film encapsulates the item completely, by being bonded to both its sides.
There are many things that benefit from this process. For example, different types of paper documents are laminated in order to protect them from smudges, fingerprints, water damage, etc. Sometimes, lamination is done in order to enhance the item's contrast and color. Lamination can also benefit items like menus, identification cards, instruction printed on paper, or any other thing that is handled frequently. It also helps in keeping materials as good as new for many years, increasing their durability as well as color preservation.
Laminating can be done with pouches or rolls.