UltraGrip vs Regular Laminate Films Infographic showing the comparison of Standard and UltraGrip laminate films It's hard to get laminate film to stick to digital prints! Thanks to the composition of toner, digital prints are notoriousl... Mar 6, 2023
Understanding the differences between laminate film types Which laminate film do I need for my job? TRADEpro Laminates PETpro Our PETpro laminate film is polyester-based. It's a thermal laminate that comes in a variety of sizes on 1, 2.25, and 3 inch cores, ... Feb 21, 2023
How to deal with static in your print shop What is static electricity and how does it affect paper? The phenomenon of static electricity is more than just a surprise jolt of energy when you touch a door handle. Its the buildup of electric char... Jan 23, 2023
How to wire-bind a book the correct way Double loop wire binding is a popular option if you're looking for a classy high-quality finish on catalogues and other high-end marketing material. But in the print industry, one mistake we often see... Dec 16, 2022
SLEEKpro vs foil stamping: Which is right for my job? From a distance, the SLEEKpro process (commonly referred to as sleeking) and foil stamping produce similar-looking results. However, for you — the printer — the processes and considerations are very d... Dec 8, 2022
Digital Flatbed vs Rotary Die Cutters Die cutters have earned and continue to earn their spot in progressive print shops because more and more printers are realizing that they need to differentiate themselves from their competition. And c... Nov 25, 2022
Planning Your Print Finishing Machinery Investment: 5 Things to Consider Without giving any examples or suggestions, I'm willing to bet there's something about your print shop that's a pain in the neck. Whether it's a machine or a process that's broken and in desperate nee... Nov 9, 2022
HP Indigos & the SLEEKpro process Indigos tend to be challenging to use with SLEEKpro technology when compared to dry toner. But with the right setup and stock, they can be successfully used with amazing results. Here are some pointer... Oct 31, 2022
Digital toner presses & the SLEEKpro process Digital toner presses tend to be the best match for the SLEEKpro process. The cured dry toner is elevated from the sheet and allows the foil easy access to adhere to it. Most brands have been used suc... Oct 31, 2022
UV Coating vs Lamination: Which is right for my job? UV coating and lamination both have their places in the print finishing world but generally, they're pitted against each other rather than looked at as processes that both have something to offer. UV ... Sep 15, 2022
Embellishment Starter Pack From luxury packaging to mailers and business cards, we know the value of adding embellishment to print. From dazzling visual effects that turn heads to tactile effects that make people stop and appre... Sep 9, 2022
How to make custom floor graphics in one step One client switched to using Floor Shark, saved 40 hours of manual labor, and was able to deliver his print 7 days faster to his customer. The traditional way of making floor graphics is a painfully s... Sep 7, 2022