Re-moist gum. The name isn't memorable but we are sure you have used something that uses this technique at some point in your business or personal life. Re-moist gumming is a specific type of gluing where an adhesive gum is applied to an area of paper, which allows for sealing by the end-user. It works […]
Our print workshop is regularly firing on all cylinders with a range of finishing jobs in various stages of completion. Recently, we decided to capture a large laminating job for a client. Once the sheets are laminated, they are either palletised and sent to the customer for distribution, or in the case of book covers, […]
For everyone around the world, the Covid 19 pandemic has been life-changing. From the way we work to the way we socialise, the word 'normal' has had to be redefined. As lockdown eases and businesses begin to return, so do we. We are fortunate and grateful that we have been able to trade through the […]
When you are looking for a printer to convert your digital designs into reality, the first thing that many will do is simply search online for a local printing firm to pass the work on to. As you search, you may come across a Print Finisher (such as ourselves). However, what is a Print Finisher […]
The world is adapting to the new measures in place due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Businesses are adapting to new working methods and whilst some thrive, others struggle due to the limits imposed in order to limit the impact of this virus. Here at Sussex Print Finishers, our work is continuing in earnest. Whilst the […]
The entire globe has been affected by the ongoing crisis arising from the outbreak of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and the impact on personal and professional lives is changing on an almost daily basis. At Sussex Print Finishers we are all too aware of the impact it can have. We would like to reassure our customers, suppliers […]
There are a range of products and goods that come with a small insert of printed instructions. You might find them in a packaging for perfume and cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals. This is a common and very effective method of including all the information required, as well as still being economical and cutting down on production […]
As with any industry, there are a number of terms used in the print industry that may seem alien to those that do not have much interaction with printers, designers or the industry as a whole. What is Aqueous Coating? What is the difference between c-folding and z-folding? Does Saddle Stitching involve a saddle or […]
The world of printing is a diverse one, with many different methods for many different applications. Some may be seasonal, some one-off and others for specific purposes. This month, we have seen an increase in the number of Re-moist Gumming jobs. This may sound like a strangely-named and rare process but it is rather common, […]
It's been another busy month here at SPF, and from time to time we see an increase in certain finishes or binding methods. That can be down to a number of reasons - term time, students wishing their dissertations to be bound and finished etc. This month, we have noticed an increase in customers wanting […]
