Material Composition | Religious texts, formal gifts | Industry Standard: Newsprint (40 GSM, uncoated) → Base: Offset paper (60 GSM, coated) ▲ → Advanced: Art paper (120 GSM, coated) ▲▲ | Lighter weight (Base), premium texture (Advanced) (120 GSM = luxury magazine feel) | Higher cost for Advanced; Base may lack durability for heavy use |
Printing Technology | Mass production, limited-edition runs | Industry Standard: Digital printing (300 dpi) → Base: Offset printing (1200 dpi) ▲ → Advanced: UV printing (1400 dpi + 10-μm coating) ▲▲ | Sharp text clarity (Base), water-resistant finish (Advanced) (resists coffee spills) | Offset requires higher setup costs; UV adds production time |
Embossing/Gilding | Ceremonial books, high-end customization | Industry Standard: None → Base: Blind embossing (0.5mm relief) → Advanced: Gold embossing (2mm relief, ASTM B209 compliant) ▲▲ | Enhanced tactile appeal (Advanced) (embossed Hebrew text for rituals) | Adds fragility; Base lacks metallic sheen |
Coating Finish | Daily use, display items | Industry Standard: Matte lamination → Base: Soft-touch coating → Advanced: UV varnish (ISO 2818 certified) ▲▲ | Scratch-resistant (Advanced) (keeps pages pristine for decades) | Glossy Advanced finish may reflect light in reading areas |
Paper Finish Texture | Artistic/educational content | Industry Standard: Smooth finish (ISO 534 Grade 1) → Base: Textured art paper (ISO 534 Grade 2) → Advanced: Silk-matte hybrid (ISO 534 Grade 3) ▲▲ | Unique tactile experience (Base), balanced elegance (Advanced) (reduces glare vs. texture) | Textured paper may distort fine details in printing |
Customization Flexibility | Personalized gifts, corporate branding | Industry Standard: Limited text edits → Base: Full text customization + 1 logo → Advanced: Full customization + 3D embossing zones ▲▲ | Tailored for niche markets (Advanced) (custom medallion designs) | Base lacks advanced layout controls; Advanced requires longer proofs |