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Duplexing & Triplexing

Layered boards with striking colour and strength

‍Duplexing and triplexing bond two or three sheets together to create a thicker, stronger, more luxurious board, often with a bold colour reveal through the edge.

Duplexing & Triplexing Services

Why Duplexing & Triplexing matters

  • Premium rigidity – Ideal for covers, packaging and cards.
  • Colour layering – Add contrast or brand colours through the edge.
  • Stock creativity – Mix textures, colours or weights for unique results.
  • Strength – Perfect for heavy-use pieces.

Creative Duplexing & Triplexing

  • Duplex - Two stocks bonded together, popular for premium business cards and covers.
  • Triplex - Three layers, often with a coloured middle for a bold edge reveal.
  • Mixed Stock Builds - Combine textured, smooth, coloured and specialty papers.
  • Oversize Builds - Extra-thick boards for presentation pieces.

What this unlocks for your project

  • Premium invitations and cards with coloured edges.
  • Book covers with higher rigidity.
  • Packaging components with a luxury feel.
  • Creative combinations not possible with a single stock.

Tech specs at a glance

  • Works best with stocks 250 – 400gsm per layer.
  • Slight natural curl can occur, we test and adjust.
  • Clean, squared edges require post-bond trimming.

Design tips

  • Choose contrasting colours for standout edges.
  • Uncoated stocks bond best.
  • Allow for glue-free zones on scored areas (we’ll advise).

Duplexing & Triplexing FAQ's

Essential tips and guidance to ensure your next project runs seamlessly.

Will layers separate?
No, we use strong bonding adhesives and controlled pressure.
Can I combine duplexing with foil or emboss?
Absolutely, foil and emboss happens after trimming.
Can I mix textures?
Yes, textured and smooth pairings look fantastic and are very popular.
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