Laminates are thin layers of film applied to the label surface. Varnishes are a liquid coating applied onto the label surface. You want to laminate your labels if you need them to be durable and waterproof. It's the only way to truly protect the ink from moisture, cleaners or scuffing. We currently offer lamination on film and plastic labels in our WePrint Rolls Labels only.
Varnishes are only available on our paper-based labels. See our Material Specifications for more details.
Check out our blog post about varnishes and laminates here: https://www.avery.com/blog/varnish-vs-laminate-whats-right-for-your-labels/