Paper over board ring binders are a popular choice for binders as they are strong, can be personalised and are also environmentally friendly as both the cardboard and the d-ring mechanism can be made from recycled materials. These ring binders are created by bonding laminated printed paper (which can be designed to your specifications) directly onto strong cardboard. The next step in manufacturing is to add the ring mechanism so you can easily store your paperwork away in your ring binder. One of the major benefits of paper over board binders is that you have plenty of options when it comes to the design. Below are just some of the ways you can be creative with your paper binders.
1) Cover to cover design
The manufacturing process of these ring binders means that the design you create can be displayed right up to the edges of the binder and even be continued onto the interior cover. This means you can make a real statement with your design which works well for grabbing attention and displaying artwork and information on the actual interior cover of your binders.
2) Personalisation
The business world is a competitive place so to make sure your business name is remembered you can use your binders as PR tools. Personalisation options include adding your company name, logo and colours to the binder or going further and promoting a new product with your binder cover for example. Don’t forget that binders are suitable for a wide range of organisations from educational institutions to healthcare centres and personalising your binders displays professionalism and brand coherence.
3) Colours
Standard colours for binders tend to be red, blue and black but there’s certainly no need to limit yourself to these colours as specialist binder companies will allow you to truly personalise your binder with the colours and patterns of your choice. Colours have a big impact on how we think and colour psychology research has shown that colours such as orange can increase energy levels which would make it a good choice for schools while green can relieve stress which makes it a suitable colour for offices for example.
4) Textured paper
The flexibility of paper over board ring binders means that you don’t have to be restricted to just regular paper as you can opt for textured paper to provide a unique and creative finish. Ring binders with textured paper on the covers create a unique and professional look which is ideal for student project work, particularly in art and design subjects, and also for companies working in the creative industry.
5) Embossing and foil blocking
Embossing and foiling are two ways you can add an extra spark to your ring binder designs. Embossing means to “carve or mould a design on a surface so that it stands out in relief” and it’s used in ring binder designs to enhance company logos and names for example. Foil blocking or stamping refers to a design, such as a business name or logo, being stamped onto the cover of the binder through a metal foil which will then embellish the design on the binder.
