Certification | Eco-conscious buyers, corporate gifting | Industry Standard: PEFC-certified (basic sustainability) Our Base: FSC-certified paper (▲) Our Advanced: FSC + Rainforest Alliance (▲▲) | Ensures sustainable sourcing; aligns with corporate ESG goals. | Advanced versions may cost 15-20% more due to dual certifications. |
Binding Type | Daily planners, classroom use | Industry Standard: Staple binding (basic durability) Our Base: Spiral binding (▲) Our Advanced: Reinforced spiral + lay-flat design (▲▲) | Spiral allows full-page use; reinforced binding resists tearing. | Spiral adds ~$2 to production cost compared to staple binding. |
Page Count | Long-term planning (6+ months) | Industry Standard: 60-80 pages Our Base: 96 pages (▲) Our Advanced: 120 pages (▲▲) | Base meets standard needs; Advanced suits multi-year or detailed tracking. | Higher page counts increase bulk and weight for portability. |
Material Quality | High-end journals, archival use | Industry Standard: 70gsm regular paper Our Base: 90gsm FSC-certified (▲) Our Advanced: 120gsm acid-free paper (▲▲) | Base prevents bleed-through; Advanced resists yellowing for long-term storage. | Acid-free paper requires specialized manufacturing, raising costs. |
Printing Finish | Premium gifting, design-focused users | Industry Standard: Digital printing Our Base: Offset printing (▲) Our Advanced: Offset + foil stamping (▲▲) | Offset ensures vibrant colors; foil adds luxury appeal for gifts. | Foil stamping limits customization options and increases production time. |
Size Options | Travel planners, desk organizers | Industry Standard: Single size (A5) Our Base: A4/A5 (▲) Our Advanced: A4/A5/A6 (▲▲) | Base suits desktop use; Advanced adds compact A6 for on-the-go tracking. | Multiple sizes require separate inventory management and storage. |