A recent project with one of our book manufacturing customers put our problem-solving skills to the test. The bindery had just completed a job using our VERONA cover material and shipped the order to their client. While the books were in transit, the author requested a small additional quantity for an upcoming book signing. The challenge? The specific VERONA color was temporarily out of stock.

We quickly reviewed possible options—pivoting to a similar material that could work, or reaching out to the mill for a potential rush run. Both had merit, but neither could guarantee the right match within the short timeframe. The most practical solution was to quickly ship White VERONA to our customer, who applied a UV inkjet flood coat to replicate the original color. This approach allowed the books to be produced quickly, delivered on time, and still meet the visual and tactile expectations of the project.

It also highlighted one of VERONA’s strengths—its excellent printability. In fact, this characteristic opens up opportunities for our customers to create customcolored cloth for unique projects without waiting on mill production or having to meet minimum order quantities from the manufacturer for custom color matches.

“LBS is more than a supplier—they’re a partner who helps us succeed, even when the timeline is challenging. Their quick thinking and practical approach made it possible for us to meet our customer’s deadline without compromising quality.”

It’s a clear example of our guarantee in action: never without a solution, we always have accessible options.