Material Quality | Commercial book production, library books | 8pt uncoated (Industry); 12pt FSC-certified (▲ Base, meets EU standards); 14pt UV-coated (▲▲ Advanced, scratch-resistant) | Base offers sustainability; Advanced enhances durability | Base cost 15% higher; Advanced adds 30% to cost |
Environmental Certifications | Eco-conscious projects, EU contracts | No certs (Industry); FSC (▲ Base, ensures sustainable sourcing); FSC + EPR France (▲▲ Advanced, EU compliance) | Base meets basic eco-standards; Advanced complies with EU regulations | Certifications increase production time by 20% |
Printing Technology | High-volume, photo books | Digital 200DPI (Industry); Offset 300+DPI (▲ Base, ISO 12647-2 compliant); Offset+CMYK 400DPI (▲▲ Advanced, vivid colors) | Base improves image quality; Advanced ensures color accuracy | Offset setup costs 50% higher; Advanced needs expert oversight |
Durability | Library books, textbooks | Standard binding (Industry); Reinforced + coated (▲ Base, ISO 9706 compliant); Laminated archival (▲▲ Advanced, 50+ year lifespan) | Base resists wear; Advanced lasts 50+ years | Advanced adds 2 days to production timeline |
Customization Options | Custom covers, corporate branding | Text only (Industry); Full-color + embossing (▲ Base, ISO 12647-7); Textures + foil (▲▲ Advanced, premium finishes) | Base allows color customization; Advanced offers premium finishes | Advanced requires advanced design files (ISO 12647-7 compliance needed) |
Cost Efficiency | Budget projects, small runs | Low-cost materials (Industry); Balanced (▲ Base); Premium features (▲▲ Advanced, high-end quality) | Base offers good value; Advanced targets high-end clients | Advanced may exceed small budgets; Industry lacks quality |