Catalogue Printing

There are a range of options when it comes to catalogue printing; from the paper to the binding type, the cover choice and more. Our team has over 40 years of experience in helping customers get the right catalogue for their needs and that gives the right impression of their business.

Binding Types

PUR binding, perfect binding, case binding or sewn – what works for your catalogue?

The binding used for catalogue printing can vary and different types of catalogue work better with different types of binding. Here are some of the binding options we provide at Action Press:

Perfect Binding

Perfect binding involves gluing pages and the cover together at the spine with an adhesive to create a book with a flat spine and square edges. This binding option is great for premium brochures with a high quantity of pages.

PUR Binding

Like perfect binding, PUR binding (polyurethane reactive) involves glueing the pages and cover together at that spine. However, it uses a higher-quality adhesive to perfect binding to offer more flexibility when the catalogue is pressed flat.

Sewn Binding

Sewn, also known as thread sewn, catalogues are held together by multiple threads and adhesive. They offer a huge amount of strength and durability. This binding option is great for publications and catalogues with many pages.

Case Binding

Case binding is the traditional method of binding hardback books and some notebooks. This type of catalogue would have a square spine and form a very solid and long-lasting option. This binding type is great for a premium finish.

The choice of what type of binding is often budget-based, but the intended use of the catalogue, page count and expected life span also play a big role. Our printing experts are happy to talk you through the options and how they might suit your catalogue printing project.

Catalogue Cover Types

When it comes to catalogues the type of cover comes down to 2 things: budget and target audience. At Action Press, we offer a variety of cover types to match any budget and audience. Here are some of the options we provide:

Softback Catalogues

If budget is your overriding factor, soft bound catalogues are the perfect choice without sacrificing a high-end look. For example, products such as school prospectus’ and product catalogues look great with a softback cover.

Hardback Catalogues

If you’re creating something aimed at a very high-end market and needs to be long-lasting and durable (for example luxury store catalogues or aesthetic coffee-table books), then investing in a hard cover may be the best option.

Paper-Over-Board

Paper-over-board covers are a popular choice and involve a catalogue with the front-page image printed directly onto the hard front cover. An example of this is the modern cookbook or luxury magazines. The end result is a magazine with a rich image with the option of a range of finishes.

Dust Jackets

Dust jackets protect your catalogue cover from damage and provide a high-quality advertisement for the publication. Dust jackets are occasionally the preferred choice for catalogue covers and are great for presenting information.

Over 40 Years of Experience in Print

You may need advice and support when handling large catalogue printing projects, not every printer is best suited for these projects but with all our 40 plus years of experience we can deliver what you need. We don’t always print in-house because your project may need a web press, or something special,  so even locations in Eastern Europe or Far East can offer huge savings, and we manage that process if it is suitable. It depends on size, quantity, turnaround, extent, complexity etc. Rely on us, send the specification, and we will deal with your entire catalogue printing process.