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Exploring the World of Calendars: Types and Styles

Calendars, the silent guardians of our schedules, hold much more than dates and days. At AV Graphics, we're passionate about unraveling the stories behind these essential tools that keep our lives in sync.

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Demystifying Paperboard Grades for Packaging

When specifying paperboard for packaging, you’ll encounter acronyms like SBS, CCNB, and TMP referring to the board grade. These terms define the properties and composition of the paperboard.

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Folding Carton Style Guide

Packaging plays a pivotal role in capturing consumers' attention and conveying brand identity. When it comes to folding carton packaging, there's an art to it.

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Understanding GSM for Paper Weights

When ordering printed materials, you may come across GSM as a measurement for specifying paper weight. But here in the U.S., we more commonly use pounds and points. So what exactly does GSM mean?

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Paper Weight - Pounds (#) vs. Points (pt)

When ordering custom printed materials—whether it's business cards, packaging, brochures, or booklets—selecting the right paper stock can make a major difference in the final look and feel of your product.

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Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Binding for Booklets

When creating booklets, printers have two main binding options: saddle stitching and perfect binding. While both methods create professional, finished booklets, there are some key differences between the two that are important to understand.

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