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Pantone Color Printing

We explain everything you need to know about the Pantone color system and when it might be the best option to choose for your custom box design

Pantone color printing

While computer screens display objects using the simplified RGB color space by default, when you design for print, you must use either the CMYK color space or the Pantone color system so that your print color reproduction is accurate and clear. For most purposes, the CMYK color space is fine. But if you have specific or unusual color needs — such as for a unique color-branded logo or for speciality packaging solutions — then you may want to work with the Pantone system.

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    What Is the Pantone Color System?

    The Pantone color system is a standardized color reproduction system which was invented back in the 1950s by an advertising agent named Lawrence Herbet; and then formalized for commercial use almost a decade later, in the 1960s. It's been used ever since across several industries that rely on accurate color-matching, such as graphic design, the fashion and cosmetics industries, and, of course, high-end printing.

    The big deal about the Pantone system is that it enables businesses to generate exact color matches — and even create unique branded colors — which will replicate precisely regardless of the printing methods used to reproduce them. In the Pantone system, each color has its own numerical code, known as a “PMS” number — for Pantone Matching System. The system makes it possible to guarantee perfect color fidelity across all publicity, marketing, and packaging. The only caveat is that — as with any color printing — there will always be slight variance based on the material substrate and surface coatings on which you're printing.

    When to Choose Pantone

    While CMYK color printing is the most commonly used, including for custom packaging solutions, several companies also choose Pantone colors for boxes and other packaging. Typically, they'll use it for the logo if it was originally designed in Pantone and has colors that can't easily be reproduced any other way. If your project demands extreme accuracy in color reproduction, or if your brand and logo contain unique colors, then Pantone is a must.

    The Pantone Color Range

    The Main Colors

    The Pantone System contains 1, 867 solid colors, each assigned a unique three-number code followed by either “C” or “U” to indicate coated or uncoated paper. 

    Pantone Color Chart - Solid Coated
    Pantone Yellow C
    Pantone Yellow C
    Pantone 109 C
    Pantone 109 C
    Pantone 1235 C
    Pantone 1235 C
    Pantone 1375 C
    Pantone 1375 C
    Pantone 715 C
    Pantone 715 C
    Pantone 165 C
    Pantone 165 C
    Pantone Orange 021 C
    Pantone Orange
    021 C
    Pantone 485 C
    Pantone 485 C
    Pantone 484 C
    Pantone 484 C
    Pantone 483 C
    Pantone 483 C
    Pantone Red 0331 C
    Pantone Red
    0331 C
    Pantone 210 C
    Pantone 210 C
    Pantone 212 C
    Pantone 212 C
    Pantone Pink C
    Pantone Pink C
    Pantone 233 C
    Pantone 233 C
    Pantone 2405 C
    Pantone 2405 C
    Pantone Purple C
    Pantone Purple C
    Pantone 2602 C
    Pantone 2602 C
    Pantone 2597 C
    Pantone 2597 C
    Pantone 2617 C
    Pantone 2617 C
    Pantone 635 C
    Pantone 635 C
    Pantone Blue 0821 C
    Pantone Blue
    0821 C
    Pantone Medium Blue C
    Pantone Medium
    Blue C
    Pantone Dark Blue C
    Pantone Dark
    Blue C
    Pantone 295 C
    Pantone 295 C
    Pantone 3135 C
    Pantone 3135 C
    Pantone 7710 C
    Pantone 7710 C
    Pantone 319 C
    Pantone 319 C
    Pantone 333 C
    Pantone 333 C
    Pantone Green 0921 C
    Pantone Green
    0921 C
    Pantone Black C
    Pantone Black C
    Pantone Cool Gray 11 C
    Pantone Cool Gray
    11 C
    Pantone Cool Gray 8 C
    Pantone Cool Gray
    8 C
    Pantone Cool Gray 5 C
    Pantone Cool Gray
    5 C
    Pantone Cool Gray 2 C
    Pantone Cool Gray
    2 C
    Pantone Color Chart - Solid Uncoated
    Pantone Yellow U
    Pantone Yellow U
    Pantone 109 U
    Pantone 109 U
    Pantone 1235 U
    Pantone 1235 U
    Pantone 1375 U
    Pantone 1375 U
    Pantone 715 U
    Pantone 715 U
    Pantone 165 U
    Pantone 165 U
    Pantone Orange 021 U
    Pantone Orange
    021 U
    Pantone 485 U
    Pantone 485 U
    Pantone 484 U
    Pantone 484 U
    Pantone 483 U
    Pantone 483 U
    Pantone Red 0331 U
    Pantone Red
    0331 U
    Pantone 210 U
    Pantone 210 U
    Pantone 212 U
    Pantone 212 U
    Pantone Pink U
    Pantone Pink U
    Pantone 233 U
    Pantone 233 U
    Pantone 2405 U
    Pantone 2405 U
    Pantone Purple U
    Pantone Purple U
    Pantone 2602 U
    Pantone 2602 U
    Pantone 2597 U
    Pantone 2597 U
    Pantone 2617 U
    Pantone 2617 U
    Pantone 635 U
    Pantone 635 U
    Pantone Blue 0821 U
    Pantone Blue
    0821 U
    Pantone Medium Blue U
    Pantone Medium
    Blue U
    Pantone Dark Blue U
    Pantone Dark
    Blue U
    Pantone 295 U
    Pantone 295 U
    Pantone 3135 U
    Pantone 3135 U
    Pantone 7710 U
    Pantone 7710 U
    Pantone 319 U
    Pantone 319 U
    Pantone 333 U
    Pantone 333 U
    Pantone Green 0921 U
    Pantone Green
    0921 U
    Pantone Black U
    Pantone Black U
    Pantone Cool Gray 11 U
    Pantone Cool Gray
    11 U
    Pantone Cool Gray 8 U
    Pantone Cool Gray
    8 U
    Pantone Cool Gray 5 U
    Pantone Cool Gray
    5 U
    Pantone Cool Gray 2 U
    Pantone Cool Gray
    2 U

    Metallic Colors

    In addition to the main colors, a range of metallic shades are also available. You can recognize a metallic code — which may have three or four numbers — as it begins with an 8 and always ends with a “C” as there are no uncoated paper versions. There's also a range of premium metallics indicated by a five-number code. Pantone metallics are a popular choice in custom box design.

    Pantone 871 C
    Pantone 871 C
    Pantone 877 C
    Pantone 877 C
    Pantone 8023 C
    Pantone 8023 C
    Pantone 8063 C
    Pantone 8063 C
    Pantone 8083 C
    Pantone 8083 C
    Pantone 8123 C
    Pantone 8123 C
    Pantone 8143 C
    Pantone 8143 C
    Pantone 8163 C
    Pantone 8163 C
    Pantone 8183 C
    Pantone 8183 C
    Pantone 8203 C
    Pantone 8203 C
    Pantone 8263 C
    Pantone 8263 C
    Pantone 8283 C
    Pantone 8283 C
    Pantone 8303 C
    Pantone 8303 C
    Pantone 8342 C
    Pantone 8342 C
    Pantone 8363 C
    Pantone 8363 C
    Pantone 8642 C
    Pantone 8642 C
    Pantone 8623 C
    Pantone 8623 C
    Pantone 8583 C
    Pantone 8583 C
    Pantone 8543 C
    Pantone 8543 C
    Pantone 8523 C
    Pantone 8523 C

    Pastel and Neon Colors

    Pastel shades and neon tones have three or four number codes starting with “9” and are available in both coated and uncoated versions.

    Pantone Color Chart - Pastels and Neons Coated
    Pantone 901 C
    Pantone 901 C
    Pantone 801 C
    Pantone 801 C
    Pantone 902 C
    Pantone 902 C
    Pantone 802 C
    Pantone 802 C
    Pantone 803 C
    Pantone 803 C
    Pantone 804 C
    Pantone 804 C
    Pantone 805 C
    Pantone 805 C
    Pantone 806 C
    Pantone 806 C
    Pantone 807 C
    Pantone 807 C
    Pantone 814 C
    Pantone 814 C
    Pantone Blue 0821 C
    Pantone Blue
    0821 C
    Pantone 9460 C
    Pantone 9460 C
    Pantone Green 0921 C
    Pantone Green
    0921 C
    Pantone 9520 C
    Pantone 9520 C
    Pantone Yellow 0131 C
    Pantone Yellow
    0131 C
    Pantone 9160 C
    Pantone 9160 C
    Pantone 9320 C
    Pantone 9320 C
    Pantone Magenta 0521 C
    Pantone Magenta
    0521 C
    Pantone Red 0331 C
    Pantone Red
    0331 C
    Pantone Violet 0631 C
    Pantone Violet
    0631 C
    Pantone Color Chart - Pastels and Neons Uncoated
    Pantone 901 U
    Pantone 901 U
    Pantone 801 U
    Pantone 801 U
    Pantone 902 U
    Pantone 902 U
    Pantone 802 U
    Pantone 802 U
    Pantone 803 U
    Pantone 803 U
    Pantone 804 U
    Pantone 804 U
    Pantone 805 U
    Pantone 805 U
    Pantone 806 U
    Pantone 806 U
    Pantone 807 U
    Pantone 807 U
    Pantone 814 U
    Pantone 814 U
    Pantone Blue 0821 U
    Pantone Blue
    0821 U
    Pantone 9460 U
    Pantone 9460 U
    Pantone Green 0921 U
    Pantone Green
    0921 U
    Pantone 9520 U
    Pantone 9520 U
    Pantone Yellow 0131 U
    Pantone Yellow
    0131 U
    Pantone 9160 U
    Pantone 9160 U
    Pantone 9320 U
    Pantone 9320 U
    Pantone Magenta 0521 U
    Pantone Magenta
    0521 U
    Pantone Red 0331 U
    Pantone Red
    0331 U
    Pantone Violet 0631 U
    Pantone Violet
    0631 U

    White Ink

    If your choice of packaging paper is brown kraft or dark colored paper, we can also use white ink. And if you want to print images on the surface of any colored paper, we need to print the design or text in white ink first, and then apply the images over the top.

    The Pros and Cons of the Pantone Color System

    While, as we said at the outset, CMYK color printing is good in most cases, one advantage of using the Pantone color matching system is that the colors are always perfectly mixed. So, you know that your logo, say, or branded colors will be consistent from one print job to the next.

    Pantone color printing is also called “spot color printing”. The CMYK printing process creates the color by building up layers with different colored “dots”. Pantone—spot color printing– uses ready-mixed ink to print the true colors directly to the substrate. So, Pantone color printing gives a more “solid” look than CMYK printing.

    Setting up your design to use a “spot color” in the Pantone range can be an effective and economical way to enhance your branding without the added expense of a full pantone print job. With a spot color, the ink is applied just to a specific area, to highlight it and make it stand out from the background colors or artwork.

    Because Pantone color printing uses ready-mixed ink, it affords highly consistent color reproduction throughout the process and on all surfaces. For packaging products, keeping the same color can be vitally important for both quality and branding consistency. So, the main colors in your packaging should ideally be printed with Pantone colors.

    On the downside, a full pantone print on your custom packaging will be more costly than creating it using the CMYK color system. It will also take longer to produce. In many cases, we can get very close to most Pantone colors using the CMYK system, so if you have a tight budget, that would be better for you.

    Pantone color printing

    Undecided Between CMYK and Pantone?

    It's not always easy to weigh up these pros and cons to come to decision for your product. With Pantone, you're guaranteed perfect color matching, but you'll pay a premium for that level of accuracy, and it will take longer to turn the job around. With CMYK, you can't 100% guarantee the faithfulness of the color reproduction to your original design — although for most purposes it will be close enough to make little difference — but it costs less and we can offer a faster turnaround. if you have any doubts, get in touch. One of our experts will be happy to talk through your needs and recommend the best option for you based on your project and your budget.

    How to Prepare Artwork Using the Pantone Color System

    But if you are going to use Pantone in your design, make sure to follow these simple steps to make generating your files as straightforward as possible. In this example, we'll refer to Adobe Illustrator as it's the best software available for this kind of work, in our opinion. But the fundamentals are similar in alternative applications, so it should still be helpful.

    Creating a Pantone Color Design in Adobe Illustrator

    The first step is to open the Swatches palette as you will need it to generate Pantone colors in your artwork. Go to >Window< then >Swatches< then click on the palette menu. Click >Open Swatch Library< and >Color Books< then select the Pantone book you need; for example, Solid Coated or Solid Uncoated.

    Creating a Pantone Color Design in Adobe Illustrator

    Now you should see the Pantone color book you've chosen. From here you can create your color palette. You may already know the codes for the colors you want to use, in which case just enter them in search and click them into the palette until you have transferred them all. If you don't have codes, browse the available colors, click on any swatch you want to include, and it will transfer to the palette.

    Once you've generated your palette, you can apply the color choices to your vector graphics. For this, you'll need to use the Selection Tool. Position it over the vector to which you want to apply the color, and then click the appropriate swatch from the palette. Just keep going until you've completely colored your work.

    Once you're done, you can export your files as high-quality PDFs. If you've been using one of our templates or a custom template we've made for you, remember to keep it in a separate layer and to leave that layer at the top.

    Need More Help? Let's Talk!

    If you're ready to start on your custom box artwork design using the Pantone system and there's something you're still not sure about, we should talk. With 25 years of success in the business and counting, we're confident that with our expertise, knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and commitment to personalized customer care, we can help you get your design just right. Get in touch to discuss your needs or ask us questions. Our experts will be delighted to help.

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    Rigid Box Surface

    gold foil stamping effect
    1-Color Foil Stamping
    1-color fold stamping is gold foil stamping or silver foil stamping. Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    If you need other color foil stamping, please contact us.
    This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    spot uv effect
    Spot UV
    We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an pattern— which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
    Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
    This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    deboss effect
    Deboss
    Like embossing, only the surface is pressed inward to creative a concave impression rather than standing out.
    This option is only suitable for deboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    emboss effect
    Emboss
    Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.
    This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

    Rigid Box

    For custom logo box, it doesn’t have offset printing on the box. It can be colored paper with foil stamping, spot UV or deboss etc.

    Tuck End Box Finishes

    If you need any specific box surface, for example foil stamping, spot UV, emboss etc, please contact us.

    Gloss lamination Tuck End Box effect
    Gloss Lamination
    Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
    Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
    Matte lamination Tuck End Box effect
    Matte lamination
    A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
    Varnish Tuck End Box
    Varnish
    A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
    Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

    Card Surface Finishes

    We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes which we can apply to most cards.

    spot uv effect
    Spot UV
    We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
    Can't suitable for surfaces treated with gloss lamination.
    gold foil stamping effect
    Gold Foil stamping
    Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
    Silver foil stamping effect
    Silver Foil stamping
    Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
    emboss effect
    Emboss
    Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.

    Hardcover Board Book Bnding

    This binding method adds a hardcover to a standard board book for extra durability and a premium feel. Like traditional board books, the pages are glued together rather than bound, with a printed sheet wrapped over the first and last boards and across the spine. The difference is that a hardcover is then applied, enhancing protection and making it a popular choice for high-quality board books.

    The interior pages will have rounded outer corners. The corners of the cover are not normally rounded. If you need round corners for your cover, please contact us.

    Inner Lamination

    We laminate all the interior pages.

    hardcover board book with gloss lamination inner effect
    Gloss Lamination
    Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
    hardcover board book with matte lamination inner effect
    Matte lamination
    A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

    Hardcover Board Book Page Count

    The page count does not include the covers.

    One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

    page-sheet
    page-sheet

    Book Cover Paper

    As standard, we wrap the grayboard casing in 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper. If you need a special paper or a solid color paper for the cover, please contact us first to discuss your options.

    Cover Lamination

    We laminate only the outside of the hardcover board book cover.

    hardcover board book with gloss lamination cover effect
    Gloss Lamination
    Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
    Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
    hardcover board book with matte lamination cover effect
    Matte lamination
    A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

    Hardcover Board Book Cover

    A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. 

    hardcover cover

    Lamination

    We laminate all the pages. If you’d like different laminates for the interior and the cover, please get in touch.

    SSelf-Cover Board Book with gloss lamination effect
    Gloss Lamination
    Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
    Self-Cover Board Book with matte lamination effect
    Matte lamination
    A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

    Self-Cover Board Book Page Count

    The covers are included in the page count.

    One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

    page-sheet
    page-sheet

    Paper

    Board books are made of the same paper throughout, so there’s no difference between the cover and the interior pages.

    Most board books feature colorful illustrations, cartoons, or other artwork. So, we recommend printing on C1S paper to get the best results.

    coated one side (C1S) paper

    C1S paper—also called “coated one side” paper—is paper that has been treated with a special coating on only one side, while the other side is left uncoated. The coated side has a brighter, smoother surface, making it ideal for vibrant, full-color printing of the artwork and text of your story. The uncoated side has a more natural, rougher texture, but in board book printing, this rough side is not visible because two sheets are glued together, with the uncoated sides facing inward. This way, only the smooth, coated sides are exposed, ensuring a high-quality finish for your book’s pages.

    Dust Jacket

    The so-called “dust jacket” is the most common and practical way of covering a hardcover book. Used alone or combined with image-wrapping, it finishes your book with a professional touch while adding five printable surfaces—front, back, spine, and two inside flaps. We can print it in full colour, gloss coat it, matte coat it; emboss, deboss, laminate, and foil stamp it, too, for added effects.

    Hardcover Book Dust Jacket

    End Sheet Paper

    • If your book size is 8.5″ x 11″ or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
    • If your book size is larger than 8.5″ x 11″, then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.
    • If your end sheets will be printed and your book’s interior uses gloss or matte art paper—say, for an art book or coffee table book—to make sure the colors match well, use 157gsm / 58 lb gloss or matte art paper for your end sheets.
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    Gloss Art Paper
    A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
    matte art paper effect
    Matte Art Paper
    Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.
    Offset Paper effect
    Offset Paper
    A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

    End Sheet

    The end sheets connect the hardcover casing and the interior pages when binding the book. So, there are two end sheets, one at the front and one at the back and both glued to the grayboard cover.

    Cover Surface

    We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes that we can apply to most covers.

    spot uv effect
    Spot UV
    We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
    Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
    This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    gold foil stamping effect
    Gold Foil stamping
    Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
    This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    Silver foil stamping effect
    Silver Foil stamping
    Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
    This option is only suitable for silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    deboss effect
    Deboss
    Like embossing, only the surface is pressed inward to creative a concave impression rather than standing out.
    This option is only suitable for deboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    emboss effect
    Emboss
    Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the cover to make it literally stand out.
    This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

    Cover Lamination

    We laminate only the outside of the hardcover cover.

    hardcover book with gloss lamination cover effect
    Gloss Lamination
    Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
    Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
    hardcover book with matte lamination cover effect
    Matte lamination
    A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
    hardcover book with Soft touch lamination cover effect
    Soft touch lamination
    Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.

    Hardcover Cover

    A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. The inside front cover and inside back cover are glued to the end sheets.

    hardcover cover

    Holes Drilled

    If you need holes drilled on the binding side of your book, please select this option.

    You can choose one hole drilled, two holes drilled, three holes drilled, or five holes drilled.

    hole-drilled catalog

    Binding

    • If your book has 48 pages or fewer, we recommend saddle stitch.
    • For books with more pages and thinner paper, perfect binding is ideal.
    • If your book has heavier paper or more than 200 pages, sewn perfect binding is the best choice.
    • Wire-o and spiral binding are also available, and both allow the book to lay flat.
    sewn and perfect binding effect
    Sewing and Perfect Binding
    A premium variation of perfect binding that includes sewn pages for enhanced durability and the ability to lay flat without breaking the spine. Recommended for books with heavier interior paper or more than 200 pages.
    Perfect Binding effect
    Perfect Binding
    A widely used binding method for softcover books, where pages are glued to a heavier cover. Ideal for books with more than 48 pages and fairly thin paper (80 gsm / 54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper). It offers a sleek, professional look and is an economical choice for various genres.
    Wire-O Binding effect
    Wire-O Binding
    A strong, double-loop wire binding that allows pages to lie flat and turn easily. Ideal for textbooks, instructional guides, and manuals that require frequent handling. Available in various coil colors to match your design.
    Saddle Stitch effect
    Saddle Stitch
    A cost-effective binding method using staples or thread along the spine, suitable for booklets, magazines, and workbooks with 48 pages or fewer.
    Spiral Binding effect
    Spiral Binding
    Uses a plastic or metal coil to bind pages, allowing them to rotate 360 degrees. A durable and flexible choice for cookbooks, workbooks, and reference materials. Available in multiple coil colors for a customized look.

    Paper

    Please select your paper choice for your book. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. We’ll do everything possible to satisfy your needs.

    gloss art paper effect
    Gloss Art Paper
    A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
    matte art paper effect
    Matte Art Paper
    Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.
    Offset Paper effect
    Offset Paper
    A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

    Page Count

    One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

    The total page count is a multiple of 4. When printing and binding your book, we fold sheets into “signatures”.

    The maximum page count here is 800 pages. If you need more pages, please contact us.

    page-sheet
    page-sheet

    If your book is larger, say, 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 size, one signature will have 16 pages. So, the inner page amount should be divisible by 16. Making your page counts match signatures is the most economical solution.

    Cover Surface

    We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes that we can apply to most covers.

    spot uv effect
    Spot UV
    We apply a clear polymer coat to the specified area — which could be a title, a logo, or an image — which really makes it “pop” and catch the eye.
    Suitable only for surfaces treated with matte or soft-touch lamination.
    This option is only suitable for spot uv up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    gold foil stamping effect
    Gold Foil stamping
    Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    Gold is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
    This option is only suitable for gold foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    Silver foil stamping effect
    Silver Foil stamping
    Foil stamping adds a metallic effect to lettering or other design elements.
    Silver is the most popular choices, but we can use pigments to create a foil stamp in almost any color you'd like.
    This option is only suitable for silver foil stamping up to a 5.9" x 1.18" area. For larger area, please contact us.
    emboss effect
    Emboss
    Embossing is a process by which we raise the surface of an area of the box to make it literally stand out.
    This option is only suitable for emboss up to a 7.87" x 1.96" area. For larger area, please contact us.

    Cover Printing

    The cover is composed of four pages. They are the front cover, the inside front cover, the inside back cover, and the back cover.
    softcover book cover

    Cover Lamination / Varnish

    We laminate or varnish only the outside of the cover.

    Softcover book with gloss lamination cover effect
    Gloss Lamination
    Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of your book's printed surface.
    Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
    Softcover book with matte lamination cover effect
    Matte lamination
    A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.
    Softcover book with Soft touch lamination cover effect
    Soft touch lamination
    Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.
    Softcover book with varnish cover effect
    Varnish
    A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.
    Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.