Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - Plastic Sleeve, 9" x 12", 50/Pack - Clear
Average customer rating
3.8
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Staples - Plastic Sleeve, 9" x 12", 50/Pack - Clear
Customer Rating
5
Fast Lamination
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: J.K.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried these self-adhesive laminating sheets and was pleasantly surprised. They were super simple to use and let me laminate special moments for a memory book in no time . Definitely will be repurchasing or recommending to my teacher friends for their classroom.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Review of the Staple Sheet Protectors
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: C.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently used these self-adhesive sheet protectors from Staples and found them to be a useful office addition to both my work and home projects. These sheets were easy to use once you got the hang of them and provided a clean matte finish to the pages that I used them on. For this product you do need to use one sheet protector per side which can be different than other laminating “pouches” on the market. During use it did take a little trial and error to get my sheets perfectly aligned but was easier when I was taking my time. The tabbed edges with a separate peel strip made lining up my sheets much easier. These laminating sheets were perfect for using both in the office for professional certificates as well as at home for cleaning charts checklists and other documents that I want to keep spill and damage free. My favorite part about these sheet protectors is the matte non-glare finish that it provides which makes documents look professional and clean cut.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Review
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: T.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very specific use. But great if needed to laminate.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Perfect For Those Special Mementos
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: E.E.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband received a holiday card from his buddy when he was deployed and I wanted to protect this card from any spills/damages because I know how special this card is. The self adhesive sheet protectors were easy to use and I really appreciated the line grid that it comes with because I didn’t have to measure anything. I just folded and cut what was left over. Very happy with the end result. The card looks polished and is now safe from any damage. I also love that the non-glare finish does not attract fingerprints. Looking forward to doing this again but with my baby’s ultrasound pictures.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Difficult to use
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: S.R.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn't love these laminating sheets. At first glance they seemed great. Once I started using them my opinion changed. There are no instructions provided so it's up to you to figure out the best way to apply the sheets. I would strongly recommend practicing first with a document you don't mind ruining even if you are experienced with applying adhesive sheets like these. The backing is very thick and the plastic sheet is very thin. This makes it hard to peel and smooth out the bubbles as you go because the backing is so stiff. It helps to have an old gift card or vinyl scraper tool to smooth things out as you go. I took my time and was very careful but I still got a ton of wrinkles and creases. I didn't really like the finish. It's almost too matte and makes the document seem blurry. It's also important to keep in mind that to encapsulate the paper completely you need to use two sheets. This is a 50 pack but it will only cover 25 documents. I do like that these sheets are 9 by 12 inches so they do fit cross stitch patterns that come with the kits.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Professional Documents
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: L.S.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the sheets and they came in handy for my husband's organization. I was able to laminate their certificates for the organization where it was presented to the Veterans within a frame. It looked really nice and professional. I also laminated diploma's degrees and a Purple Heart Certificate. They were very easy to use and to take them off the sheet without them bubbling and or wrinkle it was very easy and simple. I like the fact that I can laminate just about everything that I always wanted to laminate to keep all the paperwork neat and without them getting dusty and/or marked up by mistake.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Functional but no frills
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: W.C.
from vero beach
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These self-laminating sheets got the job done—eventually. The packaging didn’t come with instructions so I had a brief moment of DIY panic wondering if I was about to ruin a perfectly good achievement award. I forged ahead anyway and while the process felt like an arts-and-crafts trust fall the result was pretty decent. For a quick no-fuss project these sheets are fine. Just don’t expect perfect alignment on the first try unless you possess the steady hands of a surgeon. Mine ended up slightly off-center but the certificate survived and it’s now well-protected from sticky fingers juice spills or time itself. Would I use them again? Sure—as long as I don't need museum-level precision. Bonus points for not needing a laminator or a degree in origami.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
2
Disappointing Performance and Lack of Clarity
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: R.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was really hoping to like these Staples self-seal sheet protectors but unfortunately they fell short in several key areas. I tested them with printed photos expecting a clean clear finish… instead I encountered multiple issues that affected the final presentation. First once applied the sheet protectors left a hazy film over my photos that significantly diminished their clarity and vibrancy. This was especially disappointing as visual sharpness is essential when preserving photos. I also noticed persistent air bubbles that were difficult to smooth out no matter how carefully I applied the sheet. Another issue I ran into was the adhesive strip. It didn’t fully stick to the photo surface and in some cases started peeling back shortly after application. This raises concerns about the longevity of the seal especially if these were to be stored or handled frequently. Lastly and perhaps most frustrating was the complete lack of instructions. The package didn’t include any guidance on how to use the product properly. I consider myself relatively crafty and hands-on but even I wasn’t sure if I was using it the way it was intended. A simple instruction sheet or even a QR code with a how-to video would’ve helped. On the positive side the concept of a quick adhesive-based sheet protector is convenient in theory and the material feels sturdy. But with the clarity adhesion and usability concerns I experienced I wouldn't recommend this product in its current form.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples