Finishing refers to value-added operations that are performed after the ink has been applied to the paper.
What does Finishing mean in the Printing Industry?
Printing Lingo: What is a Die Cut Decal?
Die-Cutting adds interesting shapes and contours to decals Decals provide the ideal method for affixing an attention-getting logo, slogan, image, and/or promotional message to products, containers, print materials, and many other surfaces....
Printing Lingo: What is Screen Printing?
A commercial screen printing press. Shown as its automated arm squeegees ink through a woven screen. Screen Printing is a time-tested stenciling technique used to apply inked images to a wide variety of substrates. Using a stencil, or a...
Laminated Printing: Choosing a Laminate Thickness to Fit Your Project
Laminated printing refers to printed pieces that have a clear plastic film bonded to them. Printing is laminated to protect it from stains and moisture, to increase its strength and durability, and to add sheen and vibrancy to its ink...
The Cost-Effective Alternative to Hardcover: Long-Lasting Softcover Books
Looking for strong and durable books without the high price of hardcover? Consider Softcover books made with PUR binding adhesive and a laminated cover. Hardcover books, also known as hardback or hardbound books, have a reputation for...
PUR Perfect Binding: Five Book Projects that Benefit from PUR Adhesive
PUR Adhesive is the most durable and flexible book binding glue available Polyurethane Reactive (PUR) is an adhesive used in book binding. It is the most durable and flexible book binding glue available. PUR adhesive is most commonly...
5 Advantages of Wire-O Binding?
Formax Printing offers Wire-O Binding, which is also referred to as Twin Loop, Double-Loop, Double-O, Duo-Wire, or simply Wire Binding. This method is widely used to join the pages and cover of a bound document, offering similar benefits to...
Creating Books and Manuals for Use in Damp or Dirty Environments
The cover and pages of most bound documents - books, manuals, reference guides, etc. - are constructed from paper. When used in a clean and dry environment, paper remains quite durable and useable for a very long time. However, there are...
Promotional Printing: Five Benefits of Custom-Printed Note Pads
Affordable and Effective, Custom-Printed Note Pads are an excellent way to promote your organization Custom-Printed Notepads are one of the best ways to keep your company's name in front of current and prospective customers. Like a...
Laminated Printing: An Overview of Laminated Restaurant Menus
Lamination Helps Protect Menus from Spills, Stains, Tears and Wrinkles In the printing industry, Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. When laminating restaurant menus, it is most common to bond...