Personalization

Graduation Books Wedding Books Anniversary books As a trade printing expert, we take each binding process very seriously, so that your clients’ demands go beyond their expectations. Here’s an general overview of the personalization binding production process: Text Block Preparation: If the personalization is for a new book, the text block (the body of the book) needs to be prepared. This involves printing the content, folding the sheets into pages, gathering these into signatures, and then sewing or gluing them together. For existing books, this step is skipped. Cover Creation: The cover is made according to the chosen design and material. For personalized bindings, the cover might be hand-crafted to ensure it meets the specific design requirements. Adding Personalized Elements: This is a crucial step in personalized binding. Techniques like embossing, foil stamping, or digital printing are used to add personalized text, images, or designs to the cover. This might include names, dates, special messages, or unique artwork. Assembling the Book: The text block is attached to the cover. If it's a hardcover book, this usually involves gluing the endpapers to the cover. For other types of binding, different methods might be used. Additional Features: Depending on the level of personalization, additional features like bookmark ribbons, gilt edges, or decorative headbands might be added. Quality Check and Finishing: The finished book is inspected to ensure that all aspects of the personalization meet the required standards. Any necessary adjustments are made.