Get the WOW factors - ideal for invites, cards, POS and mailers

Foiling, die cutting, Spot UV, embossing, fragranced ink and paper... make your mail piece stand out

Print on paper does not have to be boring! Great design, use of colour, even choice of paper can all make print eye catching and bespoke to your brand. But sometimes, some mail pieces need to go that bit further. There are loads of different ways this can be done, and they don't always have to come at a high price.

Block foiling

Block foiling has always been a great way to achieve a premium finish. For example, with this invitation we produced for Palace Theatre & Opera House, Manchester. The DL sized invites were printed in a solid black with block foil gold to both sides. We then supplied plain black DL envelopes in which we inserted the inserted and printed and fixed address labels.

Traditionally this type of finishing was only cost-effective on medium to longer print runs, due to the cost of making blocks and dies. But, this has all changed with our latest piece of new kit...  a laminator that's more than just a laminator! We can now create spot UV, foil blocking, glitter and holographic effects, and, because it doesn't use blocks and dies, it makes it affordable to create these special effects on short runs and bespoke, one off items. Whats more, we can even apply these effects to variable data. It really is an amazing piece of technology.

Get the look...

There's a whole range of foil colours available, from silver, gold and copper to vibrant reds, pinks, blue and greens, even white, and matt finishes. And the glitter and holographic finishes are fantastic too. This new machine really does open up a whole new world of creating special effects during the finishing process to give prints that extra 'wow' factor. It's ideal for packaging, business cards, stationery, book covers, security print, invitations and high end, bespoke print.

See it to believe it...

The effects really are impressive. If you'd like to see some samples, please get in touch and we'll send some out.

Other ways we can help your mailing stand out include:

Die cutting

Great for mailers or Point of Sale items, we can die cut to any shape. Click here to read more.

Laminating

A plastic file is heater onto the paper, often used on brochure covers or business cards to give a prestige feel. The laminate can be gloss, silk or matt. Soft touch creates an even more luxurious feel.

UV varnish

A cheaper alternative to laminate and a varnish rather than a film, it gives a high gloss finish. 

Spot UV

Where pictures or images are picked out in gloss or matt UV. Creates a subtle yet eye catching finish to compliment design.

Embossing

A raised ares, often used to highlight a logo or picture. 

Scented ink and paper

A vast range of scents can be created by either paper or ink to create a way to fully interactive with printed material than cannot be replicated with digital or online marketing. Using a scent is a sure way to get your mail piece passed around a household and get noticed.

Trimming, creasing, folding and perforating

All simple ways to create a different finish to a standard piece of paper. There are so many ways a standard sheet of paper can look different at a minimal cost!

For more information on any of these effects, call us today on 01733 342 321.