ABOUT FINISHING

High-quality finishing is crucial to the final look and feel of any printed item, and choosing the right finishing techniques ensures that your printed materials stand out. A range of special finishes can give your print the wow factor, and trimming, folding and binding complete the process. We carry out almost all finishing processes in house to give us greater flexibility and ensure they meet our quality standards.

See the tabs below for more information about special finishes, die cutting, embossing, trimming, folding and binding.

SPECIAL FINISHES

We can apply a range of film laminates to create the look you’re after – these include gloss, silk, matt, soft-touch, antiscuff, biodegradable and a selection of metallic colours.

Embossing and debossing can give a subtly tactile finish and add a touch of class to printed material.

We also offer spot UV varnish, and using our digital presses, we can print opaque white or transparent inks to produce specific effects.

DIE CUTTING & TRIMMING

Using a bespoke cutting forme, we can create anything from simple round corners to pocket folders and complex shapes.

Trimming is completed with micro-precision using an ultra-sharp tungsten carbide blade to create clean, accurate edges.

FOLDING

From simple folding to intricate shapes, all folding is completed to the same precision and high standards.

We also offer inline spine gluing during the folding process as an alternative to saddle-stitching.

BINDING

We offer a range of binding techniques, depending on the number of pages, paper stock and the desired appearance of the finished printed items – we can advise you on which one is best for your job. They include saddle-stitching, PUR binding, thread sewing, case binding and wiro-binding.

Die Cutting & Trimming

Using a bespoke cutting forme, we can create anything from simple round corners to pocket folders and complex shapes.

Trimming is completed with micro-precision using an ultra-sharp tungsten carbide blade to create clean, accurate edges.

Folding

From simple folding to intricate shapes, all folding is completed to the same precision and high standards.

We also offer inline spine gluing during the folding process as an alternative to saddle-stitching.

Binding

We offer a range of binding techniques, depending on the number of pages, paper stock and the desired appearance of the finished printed items – we can advise you on which one is best for your job. They include saddle-stitching, PUR binding, thread sewing, case binding and wiro-binding.

AWARD-WINNING PRINT AND FINISHING

See how we produce award-winning print with our creative use of paper stocks and finishing technqiues. By using our extensive experience and wide-ranging print knowledge, we can work with you to create something truly special.

Read our case studies to see how we deliver top-notch customer service and outstanding print, all within budget.

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