AlphaGraphics has complete In-house binding
and finishing capabilities. Choose the right binding and finishing options to ensure a completed, professional look for your project. Our services include:
Binding Service
Comb binding—a plastic comb is inserted into punched holes—this is ideal for proposals and presentations.
Saddle stitching—wire stapling is inserted at the center of your project.
Side stitching—a staple is put through the spine
of your project from the front to the back.
Scoring—great when there aren’t many pages, a crease is put into the paper to allow it to fold flatter and hold together.
Spiral binding—wire spiral binding is inserted into holes punched into the document
Three-ring binder—we can customize stock binders with insert covers or help you create a truly custom binder. And, be sure to ask us about tabs—they help organize large documents and are ideal for manuals, proposals and handbooks.
Finishing
Aqueous coating
—a water-based varnish
that’s applied to the entire sheet. It adds gloss
and makes the paper more durable and less prone to fingerprinting and smudging.
UV coating
—a liquid laminate
is bonded and cured with ultraviolet light.
Varnish—a clear or tinted ink is applied; varnish adds a sheen, gloss or matte surface to paper.
Aqueous Coating
A water-based varnish added to an entire sheet as it is printed. It adds a gloss, makes paper more durable and less prone to fingerprints and smudges.
Binding
A name given for any of many procedures used to put pages together.
Gloss
A shiny paper coating which reflects light.
Laminate
To cover with protective film. Also used to bond or glue one surface to another.
Spine
The binding edge of a book or publication.
UV Coating
Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. Environmentally friendly.
Varnish
A clear or tinted ink that adds a sheen, gloss or matte-surface to the paper.