Can you write on soft touch laminated cards?

No, standard pens will not write on a soft touch laminated surface. The velvety film that gives the card its feel also repels ink, so a ballpoint or gel pen either skips or wipes away. If you need a writable area, the fix is to laminate only one side.

• Laminate front only: keeps the soft touch feel up front while leaving the uncoated back ready to accept pen ink.
• Great for appointment cards, punch cards, or anywhere staff jot a date or note.
• For permanent writing on the laminated side, an oil-based paint marker is the only reliable option.
• Plan the writable zone in your artwork so nothing important sits where the pen goes.