Custom Designs to Match Your Swatches and Samples

Showcase your business products with a high-quality swatch and sample books. Designed for colour chart samples, to hold tile, carpet, and many types of fabrics and textiles. Sample folders are available in a range of styles to suit your needs, including 6PP trifold to 8PP multi-cover layouts.

The high-quality print supplied by Duraweld ensures your design and samples are presented to the highest standard. Our fulfilment team are happy to supply the folders fitted with your samples, making your sample folders ready to use out of the box. Speak to a member of our team about our full range of fulfilment options.

  • Bespoke – Your concept. Our solution

    Custom swatch books & sample folders, for a huge range of substrates, including:

    Carpet | Fabric | Upholstery | Paint | Tile | Wood | Paper | Glass | Concrete | Paving | Metal | Vinyl | Cladding

    Quality samples matter, which is why our products are designed around your samples, helping your business find a proven sales tool. Whether its swatch folders for paint sample cards, carpet sample books, fabric swatch books or fabric headers our products are customised to fit your samples perfectly. We also manufacture presentation boxes and carry cases, making it easier for your samples to be taken with you.

    • Product Sample Books

      We have manufactured countless sample books in a range of styles for carpet, fabric, tile, wood, glass, concrete, metal, granite, colour swatches for paint and more.

      Our sample books and folders come with superb print, the perfect showcase to enhance your samples, in a practical easy to carry design. We also make sample folders in textured materials to match your company branding and style.

    • Sample & Swatch Headers

      Swatch headers and sample holders are a great way to group large or small individual product samples. Printed and manufactured to meet the size and weight requirements, with a choice of integrated hanger or carry handle. Our fabric headers can be printed and manufactured in a range of materials, Buckram headers are one of our most popular choices.

    • Swatch Book Sets

      Make the most of your printed swatches or samples with a 4PP, 6PP or 8PP sample folders. Our custom swatch books are manufactured to a size that works best for your samples. Multiple title sets, slipcases and carry cases are all available, making it easy for your samples to be stored and transported.

    • Swatch Card Ring Binders

      Swatch cards can be easily organised in small or large capacity ring binders. Making it easier for you to arrange your samples as your business changes and grows. Ideal for fabric swatch cards, colour & paint swatch cards and paper & colorplan swatches.

    • Trusted by top brands

      Duraweld has worked on many high-profile brand sample folders (many we can’t even mention), including Camira, Dulux, Evo Stik, JCB, Carpet Right, and Hillary’s Blinds. Quality products including in-house fulfilment for fitting samples is the number one reason top brands choose Duraweld time and again.

    • Sample Boxes & Packaging

      Samples are still used as a primary selling opportunity for many sectors, one of the reasons we specialise in designing and creating innovative solutions to share and store your samples. As well as sample books and folders, we also manufacture presentation sample boxes. Fitted with card or foam inserts to ensure your samples are kept secure during transit.

    • Sample Carry Case

      Bespoke branded heavy duty sample box to carry a range of concrete and paving samples. With an easy close clip and carry handle, designed to hold 10kgs in a neat and compact form. The printed sample box was made using anti-scuff lamination for extra durability.

  • British made since 1959

  • Free delivery

  • Eco-friendly solutions

  • In-house design team

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FAQs

  • What is a sample book used for?

    A sample book is used to present different material options, such as fabrics, papers, or plastics, in an organised way for clients to review and choose from.

  • What is the difference between a swatch book and a sample book?

    A swatch book typically contains small material samples bound together, while a sample book can be a broader term that includes collections of various product samples, often displayed in a folder or binder.

  • How are fabric swatches attached in a sample book?

    Fabric swatches in a sample book are usually glued, stapled, or bound together using rings or screws to ensure they remain organized and easy to browse.

  • What is a swatch book?

    A swatch book is a collection of sample pieces, often bound together, showcasing various colors, textures, or materials. It’s commonly used in industries like textiles, printing, and interior design to present material options to clients.

  • What is a fabric sample book called?

    A fabric sample book is often referred to as a swatch book or fabric swatch book. It contains small samples of fabrics, allowing designers and clients to view and select materials for their projects.

  • What is a fabric sample called?

    A fabric sample is commonly known as a swatch. Swatches are small pieces of fabric used to demonstrate the look and feel of a material before making larger commitments.

  • Can I request a sample before ordering?

    Yes! We can send stock samples for free upon request. For bespoke designs, we offer pre-production samples for £100, which take around five days to produce.

  • How do I check my order status?

    Once your order ships, you’ll receive an email notification. You can also contact our team at sales@duraweld.co.uk or call 01723 584 091 during office hours for updates.

  • How do I know if my artwork is suitable for printing?

    Our pre-press team checks all artwork before production. If there’s an issue, we’ll contact you. We accept various file formats, and you can email your artwork after placing an order, including your order reference.

  • Can I speak to someone before ordering?

    Absolutely! Our expert customer service team is available to discuss your stationery and packaging needs, and guide you through the ordering process. Call us at 01723 584 091 or email sales@duraweld.co.uk for assistance.

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