Print Finishing Eastbourne

Thermography
A printing process which uses powder and 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 and board.

Laminating
A decorative finish after printing, available in gloss or matt, gives the job an expensive feel, increases durability, and considered 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 of 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 easily 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.

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 and colours.

Plastic Spiral
A more contemporary looking option using a colourful plastic spiral, advisable on shorter runs.

Singer Sewn
A very elegant way of binding using thread and seeing machine.

Perfect Bound
Usually used for binding paperback books and manuals, this binding will have a spine.

Machine Sewn
Binding for the top end of the book market for case bound books.