We use a laminator here at school most everyday. It is nice to know that there is a product we can depend on to hold our documents crafts signs and pictures securely. The fact that Staples offers quality in their product is not a surpise. I depend on them for all my office supplies. The idea of ordering on line and picking up at the store is another bonus. I usually go into the store and all of the sales persons are more than helpful. Recently I was in the Dorchester store on Gallivan Blvd. and two staff in particular went above and beyond to help me with my sale. They are Katrina and Geraldine. They spent a good amount of time on the phone and computer to make sure I got my coupons and the dicount. Thank you and keep up the great customer service. The laminatin pouches never fail and we also purchased our laminator at Staples too.
I do a lot of laminating and these are my favorite by far. The price is right and they are heavy weight.and easy to feed through my laminator. 3 mil pouches wrinkle very easily and the finished product is often unsatisfactory. These pouches and other Staples 5 mil pouches are the only ones I will use. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a project to look it's best.
This was exactly what I needed to laminate manipulatives for my media center. The thickness was perfect for durability and aesthetics. Using the 5mil thickness does dictate the use of a paper cutter but it's worth the investment for centers that will last forever. The edges are pretty sharp but my students don't seem to have any trouble at all using the playing pieces and I work with K-5. I would definitely recommend this product to any teacher who is trying to preserve their learning games.