Materials, Finishes & Grammage

GSM (Grams per Square Meter)
GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter and it is the industry standard acronym that describes the thickness of the paper or card being printed on. The higher the GSM, the heavier or thicker the paper or card.

For example:

100gsm – our standard photocopy paper or printer
100gsm to 120gsm – used for letterheads, compliment slips etc.
130gsm to 170gsm – usually used leaflets, flyers, posters, brochures
200gsm to 300gsm – usually used for postcards, invitations, brochure covers etc.
350gsm to 400gsm – higher quality business cards, invitations etc.

We can go all the way to 540gsm Card as a solid card and up to 810gsm on Triplex.

Paper Finishes

There are 2 main finishes:

Uncoated paper or card has a slight roughness to the paper and when printed on the ink sinks slightly into the paper or the card, giving it a flatter look.

Uncoated paper or card comes in a variety of finishes for example wove, laid and embossed.

Coated paper or card is smooth to the touch and when printed on the ink sits on the top of the paper, giving it a more stronger look.

Coated paper or card comes in a variety of finishes these are:

Matt – a matt finish is smooth to the touch with no shine.
Silk – a silk finish is between a matt and gloss finish. It is smooth to the touch with a light sheen.
Gloss – a gloss finish has a high shine to it.

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Colour Copying

We offer a colour copying service.

We have standard sizes such as A4 and A3 but can print on any size up to an SRA3, either single-sided or double-sided. Our standard copier paper is 100gsm Colortech which is at the top end of paper quality. We also offer in 160gsm, 250gsm and 350gsm weights.
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Black & White Copying

We offer a black and white document copying service. We have standard sizes such as A4 and A3 but can print on any size up to an SRA3, either single-sided or double-sided. Our standard copier paper is 100gsm Colortech which is at the top end of paper quality.
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Large format

Foamex Boards

Foamex™ Foam PVC available in various thicknesses good for longer term use. It’s a fairly dense material with a smooth finish, available in three thicknesses 3mm foam PVC, 5mm Foam PVC and 10mm Foam PVC. Foam PVC boards are strong and can be drilled or cut to shape to create stunning signage.
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Vinyl Graphics

A cut vinyl, is a vinyl sticker that is affixed to a wall or other smooth surface such as glass. These can be in full colour or a single colour and can be used internally or externally.
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External Shop Signage

Our outdoor & business signs include shop fascias, directional signs, business signs, or temporary outdoor signage all designed to your bespoke needs.
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Totem Banners

These Totem Banners fold flat to save on storage space and are really lightweight making them very portable. They are easily put up and down in seconds and with printing available on both sides you can get your message seen from whatever angle you stand.
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Exhibition Stands

Our pop up exhibition stands are a high quality, portable lightweight display stand, designed for use at exhibitions or trade shows.
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Roller Banners

A Roller Banner is a self-standing, retractable banner stand, with a printed graphic panel. Roller banners are rolled away into their own bases which makes transportation easy. These come in various widths: 800mm/1000mm/1500mm but the height remains at 2000mm.
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Dibond

Dibond® is an aluminum composite material. This is used for overhead and external shop signage as it is very strong and is resistant to warping over time.

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Posters

Standard Poster printing sizes are A1. Although they range from A2 to A0.
Our paper weight is 190gsm Silk. They are printed using UV protective inks and can be laminated to make waterproof.
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Canvas Printing

A canvas prints can be customised with personal photographs in various sizes and canvas materials which is then stretched onto a frame.
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Plan Copying

Plan copying service for architectural drawings or engineering plans available in either black and white or colour. These are produced in various sizes and printed on 90gsm bond.
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A boards

A-Board refers to the shape of the external pavement sign. They have a collapsible strut to allow for compact, flat storage. They come with a clear protective cover for the print on either side.
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Correx Boards

Correx signs are printed straight on the board with UV, waterproof inks.

Correx is a brand name for fluted or corrugated polypropylene sheet. It’s a very lightweight material and is the cheapest form of external and internal rigid signage. It is light weight and the fluted construction mean it’s best used for short term promotional signage. The most popular use for correx signs is as estate agents boards, but it is also used for exhibition directional signage or building site signage.
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Business Cards

85mm x 55mm
printed full colour or PMS
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Vouchers

Available in various sizes
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Order & Invoice Pads

Available in various sizes
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of NCR Sets.
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Appointment Cards

85mm x 55mm
printed full colour or PMS
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Notepads

Available in various sizes
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Postcards

A6 (148mm x 105mm)
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Letterheads

A4 (210mm x 297mm)
printed full colour or PMS
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Flyers & Leaflets

Various sizes available
printed full colour
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Menus

Available in various sizes
printed full colour
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks and finishes.
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Folders

Printed in various sizes
printed full colour or PMS
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks
and die cut to shape.

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Envelopes

In various sizes
printed full colour or PMS
face or face and flap
on a variety of stocks.
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Invitations

Various sizes available
printed full colour
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Brochures

Available in a variety of page sizes and page quantities printed full colour on a variety of stocks with different finishing options.
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Bookmarks

148mm x 50mm
printed full colour
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Compliments slips

210mm x 99mm
printed full colour or PMS
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Save The date Cards

Available in various sizes
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Order of Service Weddings & Funerals

Available in various sizes
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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New Address & Moving Cards

A6 (148mm x 105mm)
printed full colour
Single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Loyalty Cards

85mm x 55mm
printed full colour or PMS
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Labels

Various sizes available
printed full colour
single sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Greetings & Christmas Cards

Greetings and Christmas
printed full colour
single or double-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Desk Pads

Available in various sizes
printed full colour or PMS
single-sided
on a variety of stocks.
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Promotion

Umbrellas

We can print your logo in full colour on umbrellas, so you can get noticed even in the rain.
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Hoodies

We supply full colour printed or embroidered hoodies, with or without a zip in a multitude of colours to match your company.
Sizes available from XS to XXXL.
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Trophies

We have a variety of trophies for a full range of sports available in metal or wood.
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Bags

We offer printed personalised paper bags, carrier bags and tote bags.
These can be printed in colour and in different sizes.
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T-Shirts

We supply full colour printed t-shirts, crew or v-necked in a multitude of colours to match your company.
Sizes available from XS to XXXL.
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Awards

We have a variety of awards available from glass to metal to wood.
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Polo Shirts

We supply full colour printed or embroidered polos shirts in a multitude of colours to match your company.
Sizes available from XS to XXXL.
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Pens

We have a variety of pens available in different colours and can be printed with your company details in your company colours.
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Mouse Mats

We have a variety of sizes available and these can be printed in full colour with your company details.
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Finishing

Comb Binding

The comb method uses round plastic spines with a hole puncher.
Our combs are available in black and come with a clear front and card back.
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Perforation

This refers to the perforation of paper or cardboard so it is easy to tear off a piece of paper or a section of a page for example invoice or quotation books have a perforation line so you can keep a copy in your book for reference and easily tear out a copy page to give to your customer.
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Thermography

Thermography is a raised ink print process. When your item is printed and while the ink is still wet, resin is sprinkled on it and exposed to heat. The resin and ink fuse together, raising the lettering off the page giving a glossy look.
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Wire Binding

The wire method uses double looped wire spines with hole puncher the makes square holes.
Our wires are available in black and white and come with a clear front and card back.
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Spot UV

A Spot UV coating or “varnish” is applied to chosen spots (areas), of a printed material. This has the affect of highlighting and drawing attention to that part of the design, but it also provides the additional visual stimulus of having varied textures on a single printed surface. For instance you may have a matt laminated business card and spot UV so there is a sharp contrast on the design of the card which makes it more appealing.
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Lamination

Lamination is the process of applying a thin layer of plastic to paper or card sheets to enhance the feel and protect the printed matter. Common types of laminate are gloss, matt and soft touch.
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Scoring

Scoring paper is a way of preparing a sheet of paper so that it folds cleanly. Basically, a crease-line is pressed or embossed into the paper at the folding point. This allows for the paper to fold easily and without cracking.
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Foil Blocking

Foil stamping is the application of a thin layer of metallic foil (often gold or silver) onto the paper’s surface. The foil film is positioned between the heated metal die and the material receiving the foil. The die presses the foil onto the material and the heat activates the adhesive. Under pressure, the foil fuses onto surface of the paper or card.
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Saddle Stitch

In Saddle Stitching, multiple pages are bound together along the fold with 2 staples. Each spread is made up of four pages, so your brochure would need to be divisible by 4 pages ie: 8 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 pages.
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Die cutting

Die cutting is used to make multiple, identical shapes. It works in a similar way to a biscuit cutter. A shaped blade called a die is used to cut the paper or card. These are usually bespokely made to the customers requirements.
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Materials, Finishes & Grammage

Colour Copying

Black & White Copying

Foamex Boards

Vinyl Graphics

External Shop Signage

Totem Banners

Exhibition Stands

Roller Banners

Dibond

Posters

Canvas Printing

Plan Copying

A boards

Correx Boards

Business Cards

Vouchers

Order & Invoice Pads

Appointment Cards

Notepads

Postcards

Letterheads

Flyers & Leaflets

Menus

Folders

Envelopes

Invitations

Brochures

Bookmarks

Compliments slips

Save The date Cards

Order of Service Weddings & Funerals

New Address & Moving Cards

Loyalty Cards

Labels

Greetings & Christmas Cards

Desk Pads

Umbrellas

Hoodies

Trophies

Bags

T-Shirts

Awards

Polo Shirts

Pens

Mouse Mats

Comb Binding

Perforation

Thermography

Wire Binding

Spot UV

Lamination

Scoring

Foil Blocking

Saddle Stitch

Die cutting