Materials and Finishing
We turn your print projects into stunning pieces that stand out. Materials and Finishing can make all the difference, adding a touch of sophistication and durability. Explore our areas of expertise to see how we can bring your ideas to life.
Explore our Materials and Finishing option

Book Edging
Add a touch of elegance with book edging. Choose from coloured edges, marbling, or metallic finishes to give your books a unique and premium look. Customise the edging to match your cover design or brand for a truly standout product.

PU Covering
Polyurethane (PU) covering offers a luxurious feel and look for book covers and journals. It’s affordable, durable, and available in many colors and textures. PU covering gives your products a high-end appearance while protecting them for the long term.

Embossing/ Debossing
Embossing and debossing add texture to your designs. By raising or recessing elements like logos or titles, these techniques create depth and make your prints more engaging. Perfect for book covers, stationery, and packaging, embossing and debossing add a special touch.

Laser cutting
Laser cutting allows for intricate and precise designs. Whether it’s custom shapes, patterns, or text cutouts, this technique offers endless possibilities. Ideal for invitations, business cards, and special edition books, laser cutting ensures your products are unique and eye-catching.

Lamination and varnishing
Lamination and varnishing protect and enhance your prints. Choose from gloss, matte, or soft-touch finishes for lamination, or opt for glossy, matte, or UV coatings with varnishing. These techniques not only improve durability but also give your products a professional finish.

Foiling & Cold Foiling
Foiling adds a shiny, metallic finish to your prints, making them look luxurious and eye-catching. Whether using hot or cold foiling, you can choose from a range of colors and effects. Foiling is perfect for highlighting logos, titles, and decorative elements.
Global Print Network
We have access to global suppliers and manufacturing capabilities, whilst giving you the confidence that comes with dealing with a single source so you can choose the right materials and finishing for your project.
We offer a product development consultation and free quotation service so you can find the right materials and finishing for your future project.
“I just wanted to write to thank you so much for helping us navigate this (quite stressful) undertaking for us at this stage in the publishing life of Little Door Books. Imago have been wonderful, allaying my fears, answering my silly questions, and looking out for us by getting us a good deal so that we have been able to complete the task financially.”
Alan Windram, Director
Little Door Books
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At Imago Group, we’re committed to quality and innovation, ensuring your printed products will impress using high quality materials and finishing.
Ready to create something extraordinary? Contact us today and let’s bring your vision to life.



