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What are Spreads in Printing? At its core, a spread is simply a set of pages viewed together. Spreads in printing typically refer to the two facing pages of an open publication—the left (verso) and right (recto) pages. When you open a magazine, you aren't looking at...

How to Request an Accurate Print Quote Sending a project to print can sometimes feel like stepping into the unknown. You have spent hours perfecting a design, and now you need it produced flawlessly, on time, and within budget. Yet, when you start reaching out to...

Understanding Safe Area in Print Design Have you ever spent hours perfecting a brochure or flyer, only to receive the final printed batch and ask yourself in frustration, "Why is my text cut off after printing?" If so, you have experienced one of the most common...

What Is a Book Spine? How to measure it and choose the right Binding Let’s keep this simple: the spine is the edge of a book where all the pages are held together. It’s the part you see on a shelf (where the title usually goes), and it’s also the “backbone” that stops...

Understanding Leaf vs Page in Printing Whether you are designing a high-end catalog, publishing a novel, or putting together a corporate brochure, navigating the vocabulary of the commercial print industry can sometimes feel like learning a completely new language. If...

Dustcovers for Publications: The Benefits,the Whats and the Whys Have you ever picked up a beautifully bound hardcover and marveled at the removable paper sleeve wrapping it? Originally invented in the 19th century as disposable wrappers to keep soot and dirt off...

Affordable book printing in South Africa with Remata Self-publishing a book is a monumental achievement, but navigating the final steps—specifically printing —can quickly become overwhelming. For many South African authors, the dream of holding a physical copy of...

Personalised childrens storybooks printed at Remata Imagine the absolute wonder in a child's eyes when they open a beautifully illustrated book, only to discover that they are the hero of the adventure. Personalized storybooks have changed how children interact with...

What Do H-Lock and Alternate Tuck-Ins Have to Do with My Carton Box Packaging?  Folded carton packaging is widely used across a variety of industries and products you see on shelves every day—from cosmetics boxes and health products to pharmaceuticals and general...