Embossing on notebooks (Cyprus)
Embossing on notebooks in Cyprus — 100-ton press on paperboard notebook covers with raised relief. Runs from 30 units, 5–7 business day lead time from Limassol.
Why embossing on a paperboard notebook is the right call for raised-relief premium corporate notebooks
A Nicosia creative agency wanted 80 branded A5 notebooks for a year-end client gift, each carrying a 60×30 mm raised-relief logo on the front cover. Debossing recessed the logo but the agency wanted the raised-relief look for premium presentation. Embossing at 100-ton hydraulic press with a male-female die set raised the logo at 0.5 mm depth on the 350 gsm paperboard cover, finished the run in 6 business days. Cost: €9.40 per notebook on a Castelli A5 350 gsm paperboard 80-page notebook.
Models and materials that work with embossing on a notebook
Embossing works on paperboard (350-450 gsm). The standard grade is A5 350 gsm paperboard 80-page notebook (Castelli A5). The premium tier is A5 450 gsm paperboard 96-page notebook at +€1.40 per notebook. Print placements: front-centre (60×30 mm standard, max 100×50 mm), back-centre (60×30 mm).
Embossing specifics: 100-ton press, depth, and finish
Standard production: brass or magnesium male-female die pair at €280 setup, 100-ton hydraulic press at 0.5 mm depth on 350 gsm paperboard, 45-second press time per notebook. The male die pushes the paperboard into the female die to create a raised-relief mark. Pages: 80 gsm cream paper, 80 pages (standard) or 96 pages (premium).
Bundling and packaging
Notebooks ship individually in a poly sleeve (€0.20 per sleeve uplift) or in a kraft gift box (€1.40 per box uplift) for VIP tiers. Bulk deliveries go in master cartons of 30 notebooks each.
Runs, lead times, and budgets
MOQ is 30 units. 100-unit runs unlock volume pricing (–€1.20 per unit). Lead time is 5–7 business days. EUR per unit at 100-quantity on a Castelli A5 350 gsm paperboard notebook with single-position front-centre embossing: €9.40 (Castelli A5) to €12.40 (450 gsm). Setup fee €280 per male-female die pair.
Cyprus context for embossed notebooks
Embossed notebooks in Cyprus are most often ordered by Nicosia creative agencies for client-handover kits (40–120 units), Limassol banks for top-tier client gifting (50–150 units), and Limassol retail brands for premium product merch (30–100 units). The peak season is October–December (gifting season).
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest embossing size on a notebook cover?
The standard front-centre placement is 60×30 mm; the maximum is 100×50 mm.
Can embossing reproduce a photographic image?
No — embossing is a single-depth process. Choose digital printing or UV printing for photographs.
Can embossing include a coloured foil fill?
Yes — coloured foil fill is available at +€0.80 per notebook.
How durable is embossing on a notebook cover?
The embossed mark is permanent and survives years of daily carry.
Can each notebook carry a unique name?
Yes — variable-data embossing is included up to 30 unique names.
Can embossing print on PU leather?
Limited — PU leather embosses but the depth is shallower. Choose debossing on PU leather instead.
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