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Wirebound synthetic sheets are a waterproof and highly durable bound option. This product is a great choice for documents, manuals & more.

Wirebound synthetic sheets

Loop stitching is an alternative to saddle stitching. The two staples that bind the booklet are looped instead of flat.

Loop stitch binding

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Need more clarification about print terminology? Then get clued up with our printing glossary. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions.

Glossary

The number of pages refers to your document's total number of pages. This is automatically calculated when you upload your file.

Number of pages

Sheets refer to a single sheet of paper which consists of two sides. If your file has 20 pages and is printed single-sided, 20 are needed.

Sheets of paper

Page orientation refers to the direction a page is displayed for viewing. A vertical page is the width is smaller than the height.

Orientation

One side of the paper will be printed when single-sided printing is chosen. The number of sheets will be the same as the printed sides.

Single sided printed (simplex)

When double-sided printing is chosen, both sides of the paper will be printed. The number of printed sides will be twice of sheets.

Double sided printing (duplex)

We use the following flipping edge for unbound documents: for portrait documents - long edge or for landscape documents - short edge.

Flipping edge

We can print your document in black and white or in colour. The document will be printed on a colour machine if colour is selected.

Ink colour

Printing Terms

Matt paper stock is similar to a standard home or office paper. It is used for a wide range of documents, corporate stationery and more.

Matt (paper finish)

Silk is a nice all-rounder, with a finish halfway between matt and gloss. It is a popular choice for documents that include text and images.

Silk (paper finish)

Gloss is ideal for colour printing and is commonly used for magazines, brochures and flyers. It is a smooth, shiny and reflective finish.

Gloss (paper finish)

Paper size refers to the printed size of your document. A7, A6, A5, A4, A3, B5, Half Letter, Letter, Small Card (55 x 85 mm), and many more.

A guide to paper size

Paper weight is in gsm. It refers to the weight of the paper. Typically, the higher the gsm, the thicker the paper.

A guide to paper weight (gsm)

This refers to the colour of your document being printed paper. White is the default paper colour. Also available in deep red, blue & more.

Paper colour

Paper

The document contains background colours or artwork that goes to the page's edge. Bleed should be added so the content goes beyond the edge.

Bleed - explained

Artwork

Due to the nature of greeting cards printing, you must order 1 size up from your desired size. If you require an A5 finish size, order A4.

Greeting cards

Loose sheet printing is our most simple product option. These are printed individually and without binding. Like you could print at home.

Loose sheets

Stapled sheets are our most simple bound product. Loose sheets are bound with a single staple in the top left corner.

Stapled sheets (stapling)

Folded sheets are loose sheets which are folded into multiple panels. We offer 4 folding options: Half fold, C fold, Z fold and Gate fold.

Folded sheets

Encapsulated sheets are loose sheets which have been encased in plastic. This provides extra protection and durability.

Encapsulated sheets

Synthetic sheets are waterproof and tearproof loose sheets. Artwork is printed onto a plastic sheet, making it a durable printed product.

Synthetic sheets

Posters are loose prints, available in A4 to A0 on high-quality 170gsm silk stock. They are printed loose and are displayed on walls.

Poster Printing

A foam-mounted poster/display board is a poster which has been mounted on a rigid 5mm Foamex board. They are available in A4 or A3 sizes.

Foam mounted poster / display board

Wire binding is a popular binding method. It is also commonly known as wiro binding, spiral binding and coil binding.

Wire binding

Hardbackwire bound documents are bound with a C-shaped wire spine. The front and back cover is printed on thick 2000-micron greyboard.

Hardback wire binding

Comb-bound documents are held together with a plastic spine (standard size: 21 rings). Comb binding is a popular office binding method.

Comb binding

AKA strip binding, velo binding is a secure book binding method.  A coloured plastic strip is placed on the front and back of the document.

Velo binding

Ring binding is a simple form of document binding. The pages are printed, hole punched and attached to 2 or 4 rings inside the binder.

Ring binding

The hanging hole can be placed along the top of the calendar or the bottom of the calendar. The placement depends on the artwork set-up.

Calendar printing

Booklets are lightweight books, ideal for use as comic books, zines, final significant projects, brochures and more.

Booklet

Paperback books are perfect bound (aka 'soft bound') with a flat spine. The pages are printed loose and glued to the spine area.

Paperback book

Hardback books (aka 'hard bound' books) are securely bound, and pages are printed loose and glued to the spine.

Hardback book

Products

Anti-bacterial lamination is available on loose sheet lamination, card covers and books. It eliminates 99% of bacteria and is ISO-approved.

Anti-bacterial lamination

Lamination refers to applying a thin plastic film to the paper. Lamination is usually one-sided and is often confused with 'encapsulation'.

Lamination process

Matt lamination is ideal for document covers and posters. It helps to enhance colour and provide extra durability to documents and posters.

Matt lamination

Gloss lamination is available for loose sheets, postcards, posters and document covers. It helps bring the colour to life and make it 'pop'.

Gloss lamination

Soft touch lamination is a high-end finish, providing a velvety feel to your covers. Suitable for: front covers, back covers.

Soft touch lamination

Lamination

Binding position refers to the edge of the document which is bound together (for example, where the spine, wire, comb etc., is placed).

Binding position

There are 2 binding options for portrait documents - short top edge and left long edge. Top short edge binding & Left long edge binding.

Portrait binding

There are 2 binding options for landscape documents - short top edge and left long edge. Top short edge binding & Left long edge binding.

Landscape binding

Binding Positions

Covers can be added to all bound documents, as below: For wire/comb/velo binding: Outer front cover (acetate), Front cover

Document covers

An outer front cover is available with wire binding, comb binding, coil binding and velo binding. Choose from clear or opaque acetate.

Outer front cover

An outer back cover is available with wire binding, comb binding, coil binding and velo binding. Choose from clear or opaque acetate.

Outer back cover

The front cover is the cover page of your document. It is either a printed book cover, a plain card or a printed card cover.

Front cover

The back cover is the last page of your document. It is either a printed book cover, a plain card or a printed card cover.

Back cover

The spine is the binding edge of your document. The spine is a printable area on the edge of your document for paperback and hardback.

Spine - binding

Covers & Spine

The tab dividers can be placed between document chapters or sections and act as useful reference points when reading.

Tab dividers

Standard tabs are custom printed on plain white cards. The dividers can be placed between document sections and act as reference points.

Standard tabs

Plastic-reinforced tabs are custom printed on cards. The dividers can be placed between document sections and act as reference points.

Plastic reinforced tabs

Tabs

Square or Round corners are available for Loose Sheet printing and Business Cards. The round corner option is available.

Square/Round Corners

2-hole and 4-hole punching is available with our loose sheet printing service. Circular holes are punched into the binding edge.

Hole punching

A square back spine is available for booklets with 20+ pages and a card cover. The saddle-stitched spine is squared off and flattened.