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Thanks to our Manhattan location, Thomas Group has plenty of experience printing fashion lookbooks for companies across the various niches of the fashion industry. Our offerings are designed to suit your needs from large runs to small runs, and we always deliver your project on time with courier delivery within New York City and fast shipping nationwide.
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FAQ
How is Page Count Determined?
Each side of a sheet counts as one page, so a book’s cover alone includes 4 pages: front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover, and back cover.
Binding-Specific Page Counts:
- Saddle Stitch: Requires page counts divisible by 4.
- Perfect Binding and Wire-O: Requires page counts divisible by 2.
What’s the Maximum or Minimum Page Count?
The binding method you choose will influence the page count range:
- Saddle Stitching: Works best for projects between 8 and 60 pages, with page counts in multiples of 4.
- Perfect Binding: Suitable for 32 pages + cover and up, with page counts in multiples of 2.
- Spiral or Wire-O Binding: This option is flexible and can handle page counts from just a few pages up to 520 on thinner stock, with page counts in multiples of 2.
What is the difference between coated and uncoated paper?
Coated paper has a smooth finish that visually sharpens images and enhances color. The coating can be glossy or semi-gloss, depending on the desired effect, but both options contribute to a polished, professional look.
Uncoated paper has a natural, porous surface. It’s perfect for projects where readability and a tactile feel are priorities. It’s also a practical option for items that need to be written on, like letterheads or notepads.
Should I Choose Color or Black-and-White Printing for My Bound Product?
If your project includes color anywhere – even a single image or logo – it’s a 4-color (4C) job. Our standard pricing is designed for 4C printing, providing vibrant, professional results fast.
Single-color (one-ink) printing is available by custom quote and may offer some cost savings, but 4C remains the most common option. If you’re unsure, we are happy to talk with you to determine the best options for your unique printing needs.
How Long Does it Take to Produce a Bound Product?
Once PDF proofs are approved, production can take approximately 3 days for saddle stitched publications and roughly 3-5 days for perfect bound, plus shipping. Shipping times vary from next-day delivery to a few days, depending on your location relative to our NYC print house.
If you need a precise timeline, send us your project details, and we’ll set up a schedule that works for you.
How Can I Avoid Delays in Prepress and Design?
Before submitting your file, double-check that it’s set up correctly to prevent any prepress delays:
- Bright, high-resolution images (300 dpi)
- Files exported with crop marks and 1/8” bleed all around
- Files exported as single pages within one PDF
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If you’re still unsure about any details or need guidance on your options, contact us here. We’re here to make the process smooth, simple, and tailored to your needs.
Fast, Quality Lookbook Printing in NYC
Quality is the most important thing when printing lookbooks. You’ve already made sure your design and photography is top-notch, so when it comes down to the printing, equal attention should be paid to its quality. Our attention to detail and top-of-the-line printing equipment mean that your lookbook will come out just the way you’ve envisioned it.
Some examples of what we can print include clothing, jewelry, lingerie, glasses, watches, handbags, outerwear, footwear, headwear and home design lookbooks.
An example of a perfect bound lookbook we printed for Ulla Johnson
Premium Lookbook Printing Options
We understand that each company’s lookbook needs may be different. Some fashion companies print large quantities of lookbooks for huge events or for wide distribution. Others have small collections, or want to avoid waste, for which short-run printing can be better. Thomas Group can print as many or as few pieces as each project requires. No matter what the size of the order, the same premium quality will elevate each book.
Our digital printing capabilities mean that you have endless choices in color, style and design. Whether you need a seasonal lookbook, or perhaps one for a new line or show, our professional print team is experienced in all kinds of book and booklet printing.
Paper options include high gloss, semi gloss (know as silk), or uncoated. We also have bookbinding choices available including perfect-bound and wire binding. Perfect-bound means the pages are glued to a spine, then bound in a cover, like a paperback book. While perfect binding is the most popular choice for lookbooks, we will create your books with any style of binding you want.
Our finishing services include additions like embossing, engraving and die-cutting to give the covers of your lookbooks something extra. We also can provide related printed materials for the fashion industry, like event programs, flyers, brochures, and posters. Talk with our production staff about how we can help make your season a success with marketing materials.
On Your Deadlines
Thomas Group works at the fast pace of the fashion business, and we do everything we can to get your lookbooks to you on whatever timeline you need them. From our Manhattan location, we offer courier delivery to your studio, business or event venue anywhere in NYC’s five boroughs. Outside the city, we ship quickly to locations nationwide.
We’ve been printing for the fashion and other major New York industries since 1912, and our shop is in the fourth generation of family ownership. We take pride in each project we do, and our highest priority is quality and service. Get in touch for a quote or to find out more about how we can help you create the perfect lookbook.
Recent Lookbook Projects We’ve Printed
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