If laminating business cards or recipes cards, the durability requirements are the same—strong, 5 mil pouches are necessary for both. The difference is that the right pouch size will make your laminating task easier. Select file card pouches specifically designed for protecting index card size documents. Also choose a glossy business card pouch size for shining and lasting representations of your business.

You may think the thicker the pouch the better for durability, but sometimes a thick pouch compromises flexibility. When you need a document to stay protected while also being fairly flexible, use laminating pouches with only a 3mil thickness. They come in both letter or legal size.