Resource > Binding Options (8 entries)
Below are the most common binding options.
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Case binding is a very elegant and permanent option. Books bound this way are known as hardcovers and are highly durable. Only cost effective when produced in large quantities, the resulting ...
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Comb binding is a cheap binding method often used for presentations or manuals where attractiveness is not a major consideration. It can cope with large numbers of pages and is fairly ...
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Perfect binding has a few variations, for example notch-, punch- or burst- binding. It is an adhesive based binding method which can cope with large numbers of pages. Most magazines and ...
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Saddle stitching, sometimes referred to as stapling, is the most common form of binding for brochures or booklets ranging from 8 to around 80 pages, depending on the stock weight.
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Spiral binding is an inexpensive method to produce lay flat documents. It is most often used for reference materials, as pages cannot be added or removed once finished.
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Tape binding uses an adhesive fabric along the spine and is mainly used for inexpensive books which are handled often, eg. invoice or purchase order books.
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Three-ring (or two-ring) binders come in a wide variety of colours and sizes and can also be customised with inserts or screen printing. They are durable, reasonably priced and provide the ...
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Wire-O or Plastic-O binding is a more attractive and sturdier option than spiral or comb Binding. Like Spiral binding you cannot add or remove pages. Often used for reference materials, diaries ...
