摘要 |
Disclosed is a playing card (12) comprising a base layer (22) of a paper stock material. The base layer (22) is coated on opposite sides with opaque paper coatings (36, 38). The coatings (36, 38) are printed with graphics (18, 20). The base layer (22) is then laminated with top and bottom clear, plastic films (24, 26) on top of the printed coatings (36, 38). The films are high or medium gloss fills and provide a Tappi gloss in the range of about 85 DEG to 105 DEG . The films are mechanically embossed with embossments (48). The embossments (48) provide a static slip in the range of about 7 DEG to about 15 DEG and a Tappi gloss in the range of 50 DEG to 85 DEG . The embossments (48) reduce gloss without significant loss in ink density, color, or image distinctness.
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