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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: String and button envelope ?
An envelope that is made with dual reinforcing paper buttons. The first of these buttons are placed on the flap of the envelope while the other is placed at the...
What is: String and button envelope ?
An envelope that is made with dual reinforcing paper buttons. The first of these buttons are placed on the flap of the envelope while the other is placed at the...
What is: Strike-through ?
When a printing ink penetrates or passes through a sheet of paper
What is: Strike-through ?
When a printing ink penetrates or passes through a sheet of paper
What is: Strike-in ?
When a printing ink enters into or penetrates a sheet of paper.
What is: Strike-in ?
When a printing ink enters into or penetrates a sheet of paper.
What is: Stretch resistance ?
It is measured by a tensile testing instrument. It helps the paper to resist stress while it is in use.
What is: Stretch resistance ?
It is measured by a tensile testing instrument. It helps the paper to resist stress while it is in use.
What is: Swatchbook ?
It is the same as the sample book. It is the grouping of papers which displays finishes, colors, weight and other properties of a collection of papers in other to...
What is: Swatchbook ?
It is the same as the sample book. It is the grouping of papers which displays finishes, colors, weight and other properties of a collection of papers in other to...
What is: Surprint ?
This is printing on an already printed material. It is printing that is done on a material that has already been printed upon. It is also known as an overprint.
What is: Surprint ?
This is printing on an already printed material. It is printing that is done on a material that has already been printed upon. It is also known as an overprint.