Other print processes
Thermography
A printing process which uses powder & heat to give a raised feel also
available laser guaranteed
Foil Blocking
A printing process using metallic foil
Embossing
A unique technique for raising a printed or unprinted area
Machine seal
A simple coating solution on the press, it is used to stop ink smudging and is
available in a gloss or matt finish, advisable when printing on Matt or silk paper & board
Laminating
A decorative finish after printing, available in gloss or matt, gives the job an
expensive feel, increases durability, essential for folders and wallets
Overall gloss UV
A cheaper option to gloss laminating
Spot UV
A high gloss finish used for highlighting small areas, works brilliantly when applied over matt
lamination
Encapsulation
A more hard wearing laminating solution available in gloss or matt finish
Creasing
This technique is used to improve the folding thicker material, and prevent cracking
Drilling
Single or multiple holes available
Numbering
To individualise every printed sheet
Perforation
A series of punched holes which enables printed areas to be torn off
Folding
From a simple 4 page fold to a complex concertina
Die cutting
This process is used to cut any print job to the shape you require
Binding
Saddle stitch
The most economical way to bind multiple pages
normally with 2 wires
Wiro binding
Most efficient way to bind single sheets, available
in different sizes & colours
Plastic spiral
A more contemporary looking option using
colourful plastic, advisable on shorter runs
Singer sewn
A
very elegant way of binding using thread &
sewing machine
Perfect bound
Usually used for binding paper back books and manuals this
binding will have a spine
Machine sewn
Binding for the top end of the book market for
case bound books