Case Study: How NFL Teams Are Ditching Lamination and Gained a Competitive Edge with TerraSlate
In the high-stakes world of professional football, every second matters both on and off the field. For NFL teams, preparing laminated play charts for every practice and game had become a bottleneck in an otherwise fast-moving operation. The process was slow, labor-intensive, and environmentally taxing. That all changed when the team switched to TerraSlate Waterproof Paper.
The Problem: Slow, Wasteful, and Labor-Heavy
Before TerraSlate, the team’s operations staff had to:
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Print pages and pages of play charts and tactical briefs before each session.
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Manually laminate every sheet which is a tedious and time-consuming process.
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Trash of non-recyclable laminated sheets after each use due to frequent playbook updates and weather damage.
This routine not only drained time and resources but also created a steady stream of unrecyclable waste which the NFL has an initiative to reduce in all areas of practice and games.
The Solution: TerraSlate Waterproof Paper
Looking for a smarter solution, the team adopted TerraSlate, a durable, rip-proof, and waterproof paper designed to perform in all conditions including rain, sweat, mud, and more.
With TerraSlate, they were able to:
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Eliminate the need for lamination entirely – materials could be printed directly onto TerraSlate and used immediately, even outdoors.
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Streamline printing operations – saving hours per week in labor and preparation time.
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Reduce environmental impact – TerraSlate sheets are fully recyclable, unlike laminated plastic.
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Keep up with rapid changes – thanks to free overnight shipping, last-minute updates were never a problem.
The Result: Speed, Sustainability, and Reliability
Switching to TerraSlate gave the team a measurable operational upgrade. Staff were able to reallocate time to more strategic tasks. Waste was significantly reduced. And most importantly, the coaching staff had waterproof, durable play charts in hand faster than ever before keeping the team agile and focused under all conditions.
