What follows is a glossary of terms commonly used in the printing industry. Familiarisation with these terms will help you communicate your printing needs to us at Afford A Print. But don’t worry; we are in the know with the language of the printing industry. We are committed to clear and understandable communication with all of our clients. There is nothing more important to us than meeting your … [Read more...]

Programme printing has been a integral part of the sports and entertainment industries for hundreds of years. The first programme is said to have been distributed to theatre-goers sometime during the 18th century. Programmes (also known as “playbills” in theatres) contain information about the event to which the programme is associated. Depending on the size and purpose of the event, as well as … [Read more...]

Litho printing vs digital - is there a difference? The world was forever changed in 1439—the year German businessman Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Books that once cost a years wages to purchase were now available to the masses. Science, politics, religion, philosophy—studies once relegated only to the wealthiest and highly educated were now disciplines growing and changing the … [Read more...]