Die is a thin, razor-sharp steel blade that has been formed into a specific shape or pattern (sort of like a heavy-duty cookie-cutter). Die-Cutting refers to the act of using the sharp die to cut paper, cardstock, labelstock, or other substrates into various shapes.

UV Coating is a tough clear-coat applied over printed materials to protect against scratches, tears and fingerprints as well as enhance the brilliance of the ink colors.

Folding is a procedure that is commonly done after printing and cutting. It is achieved using special devices called folders, which folds the material either off-line or in-line, depending on the preset and design plan. Folding is usually done to create maps, magazine, newspapers, newspaper inserts, brochures, etc.

Both methods use metal plates to press or imprint your design into the product you're customizing. Embossing results in a design that's raised up from the surrounding material, and debossing results in a design that's stamped down or recessed into the surrounding material.

Film Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. It is most common to bond the film to both sides of the printed piece so that the piece is totally enclosed in plastic.

Digital printing refers to methods of printing from a digital-based image directly to a variety of media. Meaning: It goes directly from your PDF file, for instance, straight to the digital printer.

A service we provide that prepares printed materials for mailing, and delivers direct mail for customers or clients through USPS, UPS or FedEx.

Perfect binding is a process, commonly used by printers and bookmakers, where groups of pages are bound together using adhesive to create a clean, crisp and professional printed product.

Saddle Stitching refers to a very popular book binding method in which folded sheets are gathered together one inside the other and then stapled through the fold line with wire staples. The staples pass through the folded crease from the outside and are clinched between the centremost pages.

Offset printing is a common printing technique in which the inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. When used in combination with the lithographic process, which is based on the repulsion of oil and water, the offset technique employs a flat image carrier.

Pre-press is a printing industry term for the activities that occur after a commercial printer receives an order and a corresponding graphics file from a client or graphic designer, but before any actual printing takes place.

Foil stamping is a process that adds class and sophistication to multiple types of projects. This specialty printing process uses heat, pressure, and foil to add a shiny or matte effect to designs or graphics.

Mounting means to fix a print on board giving the artist many more display options than simply using frames. A well-designed combination of frame, mount, and mat forms part of the visual expression of a displayed print, separating it from its surroundings and giving it more visual weight.

We provide a variety of gluing options. These options are Spot Glue, Pattern Glue, Hot Glue, Cold Glue, Fugitive Glue, or Peel and Seal.