Print Finishing Options

Print finishing is what transforms a good print job into something memorable. Our professional finishing options are designed to add texture, depth, and visual impact to your printed materials, helping your brand stand out and feel premium.

We offer a full range of specialty finishing techniques, including letterpress printing, foil printing, embossed and debossed printing, and die cut printing, alongside matte and gloss lamination. These finishes can be applied to business cards, packaging, labels, stationery, brochures, and marketing materials to create tactile, high-end results.

Letterpress printing is a traditional print technique where inked plates are pressed into thick paper, creating a visible and tactile impression. Unlike flat digital or offset printing, letterpress produces depth and texture you can both see and feel, giving each piece a handcrafted, premium finish.

This distinctive pressed effect makes letterpress especially suited to premium branding, luxury stationery, packaging, and business cards – applications where craftsmanship and quality are part of the message. The process works beautifully with thick and textured paper stocks, allowing the depth of the impression to really stand out.

Its refined aesthetic is ideal for minimalist and high-end designs, where subtle detail has maximum impact. For an even more elevated result, letterpress can also be combined with specialty finishes such as foiling or embossing, adding extra visual interest and tactile appeal.

Foil printing adds metallic or pigmented foil accents that catch the light and draw attention. Popular options include gold foil, silver foil, and coloured foils, as well as specialty finishes such as matte or holographic foil.

Foil can also be combined with other finishing techniques, including foil embossing, where the foil is raised or recessed into the paper. This layered approach adds both visual interest and tactile depth and is commonly used for packaging, labels, and premium stationery.

We also offer foil label printing, ideal for product packaging where shelf appeal and brand recognition are essential.

Embossed printing raises elements of your design above the paper surface, while debossed printing presses them into the stock. These subtle but effective finishes add texture and sophistication without additional ink.

Embossing and debossing are frequently used on business cards, presentation folders, packaging, and corporate stationery to elevate simple designs with a refined finish.

Die cut printing allows printed materials to be cut into custom shapes, windows, and formats beyond standard rectangles. Using precision tools and a professional die cutting press, we can create clean, accurate cuts across a wide range of materials.

Die cutting is commonly used for:

• Die cut boxes and die cut gift boxes
• Custom product packaging and sleeves
• Die cut stickers and die cut decals
• Labels, tags, and promotional items

Whether you need structurally strong packaging or eye-catching decals, die cut printing allows for creative freedom while maintaining consistency and accuracy. Die cut elements can also be combined with foiling, embossing, or letterpress for truly distinctive results.

All finishing processes are carefully aligned with your artwork and materials to ensure precision and consistency. We work with a wide range of paper stocks, boards, and specialty materials to ensure each finishing technique performs as intended and enhances the overall design.

Our team also provides expert pre-press guidance, ensuring artwork is correctly prepared for specialty finishes, including die lines, clearances, pressure points, and alignment.

Based in Albany, Auckland, New Zealand, we work closely with designers, brands, and businesses to produce printed pieces that are refined, distinctive, and memorable.

If you’re looking to elevate your print with letterpress printing, foil printing, embossing, or die cut finishing, we’re here to help bring your ideas to life.

Give us a call on 09 378 6882 to discuss your project, or send us your question or request a quote below.