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With our PaperSpecs Live event in New York City’s Garment District coming up on April 16th, I can’t help...
When good design is effectively brought together with exciting printing and finishing techniques, they can make you feel something...
In a time when super-customization is trending and companies are open to creating only 15 invitations for a very...
Duffy & Partners Founder Joe Duffy has built a long and illustrious career by breaking down walls and stressing...
Being humble is a core Malaysian value, and we wanted our design to reflect that by depicting a traditional...
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Wibalin Buckram is a strong, durable paper covering material offered in a range of colors, including Buttermilk, though it’s...
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The digital world has made it easy to raise awareness for any cause you feel passionate about, yet the...
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Ever had those moments where you find yourself thinking “Why am I having so much trouble with this? What...
Digital Papers can be coated or uncoated and. They can be specialty paper like synthetic or metallic ones. They...
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For large foil areas, foiled substrates (aka “metalized laminates”) are a wonderful option. Using paper or board or a...
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“It feels like my car is hopping all over the freeway,” I said. The mechanic looked at me with...
Sold in large quantities, these are the uncoated work horses for your every day print jobs. Offset papers, as...
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