Print Finishing and other post 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