Why Publishers and Authors Choose Our Board Book Printing
Child-Safe Manufacturing Standards
Safety is non-negotiable in children’s book manufacturing. Young children explore books with all their senses—touching, mouthing, bending, and throwing. Our board books are manufactured with child safety as the top priority:
- Rounded corners eliminate sharp edges that could cause injury. We carefully trim and finish corners to create smooth, rounded edges on every page.
- Non-toxic materials throughout the book meet safety standards for children's products. We use inks and coatants that are safe for young children, understanding that board books often end up in mouths.
- Secure binding prevents pages from separating and creating choking hazards. Our board books use binding methods specifically designed to keep pages firmly attached through aggressive handling.
- Smooth edges with no rough or sharp surfaces anywhere on the book. Every edge is carefully finished to protect little fingers.
- Wipe-clean surfaces make cleanup easy when books inevitably encounter food, drinks, or other messes that come with young children.
Parents notice quality and safety in board books. When your book demonstrates professional manufacturing with attention to safety details, parents trust your brand and become repeat customers for your entire catalog.
Superior Durability for Active Little Hands
Toddlers test books in ways adult readers never would. Your board book needs to survive being dropped, thrown, stepped on, bent, and carried everywhere as a favorite companion. We use materials and construction methods that ensure your books withstand this intense use:
- Thick, rigid board stock that doesn't bend or crease easily. The board we use is specifically manufactured for children's books and provides the stiffness parents expect.
- Heavy-duty lamination on all pages protects printed surfaces from spills, sticky fingers, and rough handling. The lamination we apply bonds securely to the board and resists peeling even at corners and edges.
- Reinforced binding at the spine keeps pages securely attached through thousands of openings and closings. We've seen board books returned from testing that show wear on covers but still have every page firmly attached—that's the durability level we deliver.
- Quality board construction that maintains its structure and doesn't delaminate or separate into layers. Inferior board stock breaks down with use, creating rough edges and safety concerns. Our board stock maintains its integrity throughout the book's lifespan.
Vibrant, Engaging Color Reproduction
Young children respond to bright, bold colors and clear illustrations. Your artwork needs to print with the vibrancy and clarity that captures their attention and imagination. Our printing process delivers color quality that makes your illustrations come alive:
- Superior ink coverage on the thick board surface ensures colors print rich and saturated, not washed out or dull. We've optimized our printing process specifically for board book materials.
- Consistent color across all pages so your carefully designed color palette remains accurate throughout the book. Variations in color would distract from your story and look unprofessional.
- Sharp detail reproduction ensures that even fine lines and small elements in your illustrations print clearly. While board books often feature simple, bold artwork, the details that are present need to print accurately.
- Color that stays vibrant through the lamination process and throughout the book's use. Some printing and coating combinations cause colors to shift or fade—ours maintain their vibrancy.
Professional Finishing Options
The right finishing touches make your board book stand out on bookstore shelves and in online product photos:
- Glossy lamination creates eye-catching shine that makes colors pop and attracts attention in retail displays. Most board books use glossy lamination for its visual appeal and durability.
- Matte lamination offers a more sophisticated, modern look while still providing excellent protection and durability. Matte finishes reduce glare and fingerprints.
- Spot UV coating adds selective glossy highlights to specific design elements, creating texture and visual interest that young children enjoy touching and exploring.
- Custom die-cutting for unique board book shapes that stand out from standard rectangles—though rectangular formats remain most popular for practical and economic reasons.
