Lightweight Printing at Pretore
Specialist in ultra-thin printing of the highest quality
Are you looking for a solution for extensive publications that need to remain compact?
What exactly is Lightweight Printing?
Lightweight printing is a specialized technique using very thin paper, typically between 36 and 60 gsm. Despite its minimal thickness, this paper offers high opacity, ensuring that text does not show through from the other side.
- Lightweight documents: Save up to 40% on weight and shipping costs.
- Compact publications: More information within a thinner spine.
- Razor-sharp quality: Professional readability, even with small font sizes.
- Strong and durable: Ideal for frequently consulted reference works.
Boundless applications of Lightweight Printing
Pretore provides lightweight printing for various sectors where volume and weight are critical factors:
- Legal publications: Law books and jurisprudence that must remain easy to handle.
- Educational material: Textbooks and readers that are lighter to carry.
- Reference works: Encyclopedias, catalogs, and extensive price lists.
- Religious editions: Bibles and prayer books on classic “India paper.”
- Technical & Medical documentation: Manuals and pharmaceutical guides.
In-house Craftsmanship
Printing on thin paper is a precision task that requires modern presses and years of expertise. At Pretore, we manage the entire process under one roof:
- Prepress: We optimize your files specifically for the unique characteristics of thin paper.
- Printing: Specialized production where we precisely calibrate ink coverage to the paper weight.
- Finishing: Expert binding, folding, and gluing – from softcover to luxury hardcover.
- Quality Control: Rigorous monitoring for a consistent and perfect end result.
Discover more about Lightweight Printing
Lightweight printing for law books
David van der Rhee
Accountmanager
Customer relations and first commercial contact
Would you like to know more about our working methods or technology?
Do you have questions about our production methods, the delivery of digital files or how we technically translate your publication into a high-quality end product? We are happy to help. You are very welcome to visit our production site in Dordrecht. There, we will show you how we use advanced printing technology and smart processes to create reliable and efficient books, from smaller print runs to larger series.
Would you prefer to get acquainted remotely first? Please contact us for technical specifications, delivery specifications or a specific quote. This will give you a clear understanding of our approach.
