Booklet Binding Types Over the years we’ve had requests for pretty much every type of book binding. We produce Wiro Binding, similar to and the equivalent of Spiral Binding, and Saddle Stitching in house. Often, we also get requests for Perfect Binding, which we outsource to a specialty bindery that does a great job…
DetailsPrint and Paper Myths and Facts I was recently given a small booklet by a supplier that attempts to “set out the facts in a clear and straightforward manner, addressing some of the inaccuracies and issues” on some of the myths regarding paper, it’s manufacture and it’s use. I thought I would share some…
DetailsFact: Print grows trees…..quite fast! Special features March 15, 2017 | Tony Curcio By Phil Riebel, President, Two Sides North America Did you know that in North America, it takes less than two seconds to grow the fibre needed for a standard #10 envelope (on 100 acres of managed forests)? For many years, International Paper’s…
DetailsTen reasons why everyone should believe in the sustainability of print and paper Special features January 18, 2017 | Tony Curcio Two Sides’ sustainability Infographic is available for download free of charge. Two Sides North America is an independent, non-profit organization created to promote the responsible production, use and sustainability of print and paper. Two…
DetailsHere are a few considerations when thinking about decals. Probably the 2 most important things about decals are application and duration. Application refers to where you want the decal to go. Will they be subjected to the sun or other weather conditions or are they indoors, where temperature, moisture, sun or physical contact are not…
DetailsA number of years ago we were approached by a local Canadian Legion, who were already customers, about supplying them with Penny Sale Tickets. My response was, Huh? What were Penny Sale Tickets? They showed me a sample and explained how a Penny Sale works. That’s a great idea I thought. Not only that, but…
DetailsOf all the issues we encounter from customer supplied files, easily the most common is related to bleed. Bleed is required if you have any image, be it type, a graphic or a solid, running to the edge of the page. If you are designing a piece and want image to run to the edge…
DetailsDo you know what your cost is on your in-house Colour Printer? While the convenience is undoubted, the cost can be prohibitive, especially on higher quantities. You need to understand your costs to determine what is worth it and what isn’t. For a small number of copies and one offs it is likely worth it to…
DetailsPrinting has come a long way in the last handful of decades. Like many industries, it has had its up and downs and even though it was suggested long ago that the internet would take over, us printers have stood tall. Over the last three plus decades that Athens Printing has been in business, we…
DetailsPaper Sizes In North America the units of measurement are “Imperial”, that is inches, as opposed to metric (mm, cm & meters) as they have in Europe for example. Our basic size for letterhead, copy paper etc. is 8.5” X 11” while in Europe it’s “A4”, which is 210 x 297 mm (translates into 8.3…
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