Print Finishes Designed to Make Your Brand Stand Out
The finish is the part people feel. A gloss coat, a soft-touch laminate, a foiled logo or a blind emboss changes how a piece is picked up and how long it is kept, and every one of them happens in our own bindery.
What print finishes are and why they matter
The Part People Feel.
Print finishes are the techniques applied after printing to improve how a piece looks, how long it lasts and how it feels in the hand. They can highlight a logo, add texture to the paper, create a unique shape or bind the pages together. At Lawton Connect, every one of them happens in our own bindery.
Why Lawton Connect
- Expert craftsmanship. Strict quality control and finishing technology on every job.
- Skilled operators. Specialized equipment and software for precise design and print job management.
Built to last
- A wide range of substrates. Paper, plastic film and specialty packaging materials.
- Sustainability and durability. Finishes that help printed pieces withstand wear and keep their appeal.
Our range of print finishing options
Twelve Finishes. One Bindery.
A range of premium finishing options that add sophistication, texture and dimension to everything from business cards and brochures to packaging and promotional pieces. Every one is done in-house.
Folding and binding
- Folding. Precise folding for brochures, flyers and marketing collateral, with clean, professional creases.
- Saddle stitch binding. A popular binding method using staples along the spine, ideal for booklets, catalogs and magazines.
- Wire-O binding. Durable wire binding that lets manuals and reports lay flat and open easily.
- Spiral binding. Flexible coil binding for easy page turning and durability in documents and presentations.
- Fold and glue. Folded and glued on our folder gluer, for pocket folders, cartons and boxes.
Surface finishes
- UV coating. A glossy, protective coating over the entire surface for durability and visual appeal.
- Spot UV. A glossy coating applied selectively to logos, images or design elements, adding dimension and contrast.
- Lamination. Protective layers in gloss, matte or soft-touch that add durability and polish.
- Scratch-off. Interactive scratch-off areas for promotions, contests and security features.
Dimension and shape
- Die cutting. Rotary, digital and laser die cutting to create custom shapes, windows and branded cutouts.
- Embossing. Raised designs pressed into paper or cardstock for tactile texture and visual interest.
- Debossing. Recessed designs pressed into paper or cardstock, creating subtle texture and depth.
- Foil stamping. Heat-applied metallic or colored foil that adds shine to logos, text and graphics.
Templates for brochures, pocket folders and hangers. Use them as a guide to build your artwork in Illustrator, InDesign or Canva.
Laser cutting
Cut by Light.
A laser follows the artwork line for line and cuts what a steel die cannot: hairline detail and tight curves, at any quantity. Scroll, and it runs.
Print materials that benefit from specialty finishing
On Almost Anything We Print.
Specialty finishes work on pieces printed offset or digitally. A few of the places they earn their keep:
Marketing pieces
- Business cards. Foil, embossing or soft-touch.
- Flyers. Spot UV or gloss on the headline.
- Brochures. Matte or soft-touch that invites handling.
- Postcards. Coatings that survive the mail.
- Door hangers. Laminates for sun and weather.
Premium and packaging
- Product packaging. Embossing or UV for shelf appeal.
- Stickers and labels. Moisture-resistant finishes.
- Presentation folders and envelopes. Foil and debossing.
- Menus, invitations and event pieces. Metallic and matte finishes.
Finishing work from our plant
Details You Can Feel.
Common questions about specialty finishing
What is the difference between UV coating and spot UV?
UV coating is a glossy protective coat over the whole surface. Spot UV applies gloss only to selected areas, like a logo or an image, to add contrast.
What is the difference between embossing and debossing?
Embossing presses a design up out of the paper so it is raised. Debossing presses it down into the paper, creating recessed depth.
Can finishes be added to digital printing?
Yes. Specialty finishes can be applied to pieces printed digitally or offset.
Is finishing done in-house?
Yes. Folding, binding, coating, foil, embossing and die cutting all happen in our own bindery.
What clients say
Thanks again for such great service. We received tons of great feedback, in fact it was one of our more successful events.
Sandra, Dell Technologies
