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Process E11

Pressision Process Codes

Each Pressision process has its own unique reference code, creating a simple common language between inspiration, design and production.

Use the codes alongside our physical process swatches to explore techniques, understand what’s possible and reference the processes you want to use within your project.

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Embellishments Process E11

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).
Embellishments Process E11

Duplexing & Triplexing

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 Services

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.
Still have questions?

Fill in our enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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