What is Creep?

What is Creep?

by | May 7, 2026 | Print

What is Creep in Printing and how does it affect my Print Projects ? Simply put, creep is what happens when folded sections of printed work—such as magazines, brochures, catalogues or booklets (typically printed 8 or 16 pages up on a litho press sheet)—result in the...
What is C1S/C2S in Packaging?

What is C1S/C2S in Packaging?

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Print

What is C1S and C2S in Packaging Board? No matter the product—whether it’s perfume boxes, pharmaceutical  boxes, or boxes for retail goods—packaging plays a critical role. Significant time, thought, and investment go into getting packaging right, often at a cost that...
What is Case Binding?

What is Case Binding?

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Print

What is Case Binding? And is it the right binding method for my book project?  By nature of the word “case” in case binding, it refers to the solid hard cover into which the inner pages are bound and protected. Case binding therefore describes both the final...
What is Glue or Perfect Binding?

What is Glue or Perfect Binding?

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Print

What is Glue or Perfect Binding in Printing?  Books, novels, softcover paperbacks, catalogues, annual reports, brochures, and virtually any multi-page print project all require some form of binding to keep pages together in a structured, professional format. A...
What is Paper Grain?

What is Paper Grain?

by | Mar 26, 2026 | Print

What is Paper Grain? and why it matters in printing Paper is manufactured from wood fibres and recycled paper that are turned into pulp. This pulp goes through various mechanical and chemical processes to break down the material, bleach it, form and press it, dry it,...