Choosing Restaurant Menus: Laminated vs Synthetic Paper
Your menu is the most handled piece of marketing in your entire restaurant. It is subjected to spilled cocktails, greasy hands, and constant sanitization. A traditional paper menu will fall apart in a single afternoon. When ordering durable menus for your dining room, you must choose between traditional Lamination and modern Synthetic paper.
The Drawbacks of Traditional Lamination
Sealing paper in plastic has been the standard for diners for decades.
- The Process: A sheet of printed paper is sealed tightly between two thick sheets of clear plastic, leaving a noticeable sealed edge around the perimeter.
- The Vulnerability: Over time, that plastic edge will inevitably crack and peel, allowing water to seep in and completely destroy the paper core.
The Innovation of Synthetic Menus
Modern printing technology has completely revolutionized restaurant collateral.
- The Material: Synthetic menus are printed directly onto a specialized, highly durable plastic-paper hybrid material. There is no core to protect and no plastic edges to peel.
- The Benefit: They are completely waterproof and tear-proof right out of the box.
The Raven32 Recommendation
Standard lamination often feels cheap and reflects harsh overhead lighting. As your printing and promotional experts, we strongly advocate for the synthetic upgrade. Synthetic menus look and feel exactly like high-end, matte cardstock but wipe completely clean with a wet rag, making them the absolute modern standard for high-volume bars and upscale cafes. Contact us today to upgrade your dining room presentation.