Silk
A smooth coated stock with a gentle sheen. A versatile choice for vibrant colour and clear, readable print.
Your guide to better print
A guide to paper, finishes and artwork
See the difference, then choose what works for your project.
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Print guide
Stock, finishes, folds and binding — explore the details that make your print work harder.
Stock options
The paper is part of the design. Choose a surface that suits how your print will be used.
Uncoated
A natural, easy-to-write-on surface for stationery, forms and a softer, more tactile look.
Gloss
A shiny coated stock that brings extra depth to photographs and colour, without adding a separate laminate.
Lamination options
Available on selected 250gsm, 350gsm and 450gsm silk products.
Matt lamination
A smooth finish that reduces reflections for a refined, understated result.
Soft-touch lamination
A velvety coating with a soft feel and rich colour. Also described as velvet lamination.
Gloss lamination
A reflective finish that adds shine and makes colour and contrast feel more vivid.
Embellishment options
Available on selected products with matt or soft-touch lamination.
Silver foil
Cool metallic detail for logos, lettering and selected design elements.
Gold foil
Warm metallic detail that gives key parts of a design a luxurious finish.
Spot UV
A clear gloss applied to selected areas, adding contrast, shine and a raised tactile effect. Low-build and high-build options are available on selected products.
Perforation options
Available on selected products.
Centre perforation
A perforated line through the middle lets the two sections separate neatly.
Ticket perforation
A perforated line towards one end creates a convenient tear-off ticket or reply section.
Fold guide
From a simple half-fold to a multi-panel leaflet, the fold sets the reading order. Choose a format for your content, then we can help arrange the artwork.
4pp half-fold
One fold creates four printed pages.
6pp Z-fold
Three panels open in a zigzag.
6pp C-fold
Three panels fold inwards.
8pp cross-fold
Two folds at right angles create eight pages.
8pp C-fold roll
Four panels fold in on themselves.
8pp Z-fold / concertina
Four panels open out in alternating directions.
16pp pharma-fold
A compact format that opens into a larger sheet.
Binding guide
Match the binding to the page count and the way your print will be used: a booklet to browse, a manual to lay flat or a pad to tear off.
Perfect bound books
Pages are glued into a square spine for a substantial, book-like finish. Best suited to thicker publications.
Stapled booklets
Staples secure the pages along the fold. A practical choice for slimmer brochures and booklets.
Wiro bound booklets
A metal wire holds punched pages together. Opens flat and folds back on itself for notebooks, manuals and calendars.
Notepads & deskpads
Sheets are glued along one edge with a backing board, ready to tear off as needed.
Artwork & design.
Start with the product
Choose the format, stock, folds and finish before laying out your content.
Send original files
Original logos, high-resolution images and editable files help us produce sharp print.
Allow for trimming
Extend backgrounds into the required bleed and keep important content safely within the trim. We’ll confirm the template.
Separate special finishes
Foil and spot UV areas need their own correctly prepared artwork layers or masks. We can help prepare these.
Review the proof
Check spelling, contact details, dates, page order and fold orientation before approving production.
Need design help?
Send your wording, logo and ideas. We can create a layout and coordinate it across your printed products.
Let’s get it into print
Have a design or an idea?
Send the item, quantity and deadline. We’ll help with the specification and artwork.