Advantages of Using Wet Strength Books

Introduction

Paper is great — until it meets water. Unlike Ross and Rachel, these too are most definitely not a match made in heaven. In fact, they are a natural disaster waiting to happen. One second you have clean, crisp pages that smell like cotton candy on a summer’s day, then the next you’re holding a soggy sap of pages that has you crying on the inside for what ‘once was’. But what if your books didn’t have to crumble at the first sign of moisture? I know right, that is the sound of angels singing in the background, because, yes, it is possible.

This is where wet strength books come in

Withstand Water

Wet strength books are exactly what they sound like. No secrets here. They are books designed to withstand water of any kind -  we’re talking rain, humidity, descents into the bath, hot coffee, and pretty much whatever life throws at them (within reason, of course). We wouldn’t recommend taking them deep-sea diving. These magic morsels are created by using special paper that is treated with a magic potion that keeps the fibres strong, even when wet. It may sound like alchemy, but really it boils down to science.

Made with Disability

Unlike the usual NCR book printing, wet-strength books are made with disability in mind. Regular paper and water mix about as well as oil and water — except instead of just separating, the paper turns into mush. This is no good when you want to create a field guide, recipe book or even a constriction manual. These bad boys need to be built to last. This is where wet strength books become the go-to. They are made to hold their shape even in damp conditions.

Wet Strength Book

Longevity

They are also made with longevity in mind, meaning that accidental spills become something to laugh about rather than the end of the world. Ever had a book where a single spilled coffee turned half the pages into a crinkly disaster? With wet strength books, accidental spills don’t mean the end of the world. You can wipe off the mess, let the pages dry, and move on — no curling, no tearing, no sad, ruined book. If you’re dealing with reference materials that need to last, wet strength books are a no-brainer.

Easy to Clean

These books are at the top of every hygiene lover’s Pinterest board. In food production, healthcare, and hospitality, books and manuals are passed through hundreds (if not thousands) of hands.  A regular paper book absorbs spills, germs, and goodness knows what else. Wet strength books, however, can be wiped clean, making them a much more hygienic option for workplaces where cleanliness is key. Hooray!

Best for Printing

Finally, they’re just a smart investment. No one wants to invest in printing only to have to do it again in a few months. We know you aren’t made of money, and we want to help you make the best investment, which is why we cannot promote this printing method enough. Whether you are looking for training manuals, menus, catalogues, or anything that needs to survive beyond the inevitable late-night coffee spill, wet strength books make sure your content is ‘in-it-to-win-it’ for the long haul. Because let’s be honest — no one enjoys squinting at water-damaged pages tryin’ to figure out what on earth they’re tryna say.