Articles

Hot and cold foil are popular in print and packaging but differ greatly in application and use.

Why partnership is the name of the game when it comes to printers looking after business in turbulent times.

Virgin and recycled fibres both play a role in packaging, but recycling depends on virgin fibres. How do hybrids fit in, and what matters for safety, functionality, and productivity?

The future of digital printing looks strong, with research predicting that innovation and evolving customer demand will reshape the industry.

Building a sustainability strategy is something that companies should take advantage of and can bring multiple benefits

Studies show that reading something in print instead of on a screen helps us to retain the information more comprehensively. Michael Grothaus explores the phenomenon

The future of print is already here – and it’s digital, innovative and customised.

As the outlook for the book manufacturing market remains buoyant, one growing trend is a shift to digital inkjet printing – a printing technology that combines the responsiveness and adaptability of digital printing with the straight-to-paper immediacy of inkjet.

Two neuroscientists explore the power of touch – our first sense to develop in the womb – and why it’s key to our health, happiness and connection to the world.

Selecting the right form factor for your direct mail depends on its goals.

For printers and brands alike, the future must be both profitable and sustainable. Can plant-based inks make a meaningful contribution?

Still hanging on to a well-loved, tatty teddy bear? A psychologist explains how childhood ‘transitional items’ such as soft toys, help us understand the impact of touch.