The Print Buyer’s Glossary: Essential Terms Explained
Confused by print jargon? This glossary covers the essential terms — from bleed and CMYK to gsm and spot UV — with plain-English explanations.
Practical guides on sustainable print — FSC certification, eco paper stocks, vegetable inks, and everything you need to print with confidence
Confused by print jargon? This glossary covers the essential terms — from bleed and CMYK to gsm and spot UV — with plain-English explanations.
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Buyer Guides
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Sustainability
Many organisations want to include print in their carbon footprint reporting. Here is a practical guide.
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Agency and Trade
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Risograph is the most environmentally friendly commercial print process available. Here's what it's best suited for.
Agency and Trade
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Carbon-neutral printing claims are everywhere. Here's how to tell the difference between genuine offset schemes and marketing greenwash.
Industry Insights
Risograph printing has genuine sustainability credentials and a distinctive aesthetic. Here is what it is and who it…
Digital networking tools haven't killed the business card. Here's why a well-designed sustainable card remains one of the…
Buyer Guides
From bleed to GSM, CMYK to perfect binding — a plain English guide to print terminology.
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