Material library
The difference
is in the finish.
Use this library as a starting point. Open any sample for common applications and the artwork detail that helps us quote it accurately.
Paper & board
The stock sets the colour, texture and physical feel before any finish is added.
PaperCoated stockSmooth / crisp colour+
Useful for Brochures, catalogues and cartons
Artwork Use print-ready images and allow for colour proofing
Visual swatch placeholderPaperUncoated stockTactile / low sheen+
Useful for Stationery, books and premium inserts
Artwork Expect colour to appear softer than on screen
Visual swatch placeholderPaperTextured stockVisible surface character+
Useful for Covers, invitations and premium cards
Artwork Fine type and solid ink areas should be proofed on the stock
Visual swatch placeholderBoardKraft & recycledNatural / fibre-rich+
Useful for Mailers, tags and packaging
Artwork Use strong contrast and proof colours against the stock
Visual swatch placeholderSurface finishes
Protection, shine and tactile detail applied after printing.
LaminationMatteSoft / low reflection+
Useful for Packaging, covers and cards
Artwork Keep folds and die lines on separate production layers
Visual swatch placeholderLaminationGlossReflective / saturated+
Useful for Product packaging, covers and menus
Artwork Keep folds and die lines on separate production layers
Visual swatch placeholderDetailFoil stampingMetallic / directional shine+
Useful for Logos, titles and decorative patterns
Artwork Supply a separate vector layer for the foil area
Visual swatch placeholderDetailSpot UVSelective gloss contrast+
Useful for Covers, cards and packaging
Artwork Supply a separate vector mask and avoid extremely fine areas
Visual swatch placeholderReliefEmbossingRaised / tactile depth+
Useful for Marks, titles and premium details
Artwork Use clear vector shapes away from trims and folds
Visual swatch placeholderReliefDebossingPressed / recessed depth+
Useful for Covers, stationery and packaging
Artwork Use clear vector shapes away from trims and folds
Visual swatch placeholderProtectionCoatingsSealed / handling resistant+
Useful for Frequently handled printed pieces
Artwork Confirm the coating alongside the selected stock and finish
Visual swatch placeholderShape & construction
How a flat printed sheet becomes a finished, usable object.
ShapeDie-cuttingCustom edges / openings+
Useful for Packaging, tags and displays
Artwork Supply a separate vector cut line
Visual swatch placeholderStructureFoldingPanels / compact formats+
Useful for Brochures, cartons and mailers
Artwork Build artwork on the approved dieline with fold marks separated
Visual swatch placeholderAssemblyBindingPages / durable spines+
Useful for Books, manuals and reports
Artwork Final size and page count determine the suitable binding
Visual swatch placeholderFormStructural packagingFlat sheet / finished object+
Useful for Cartons, rigid boxes and presentation packs
Artwork Apply supplied artwork to an approved production dieline
Visual swatch placeholderAVAILABILITY AND SUITABILITY DEPEND ON FORMAT, STOCK, QUANTITY AND PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS.