Binding types

Discover how we bind our printed products and learn the differences between wire-o binding, perfect binding and other binding options. We help you find the right binding type for your printed product.

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Saddle stitch binding

Saddle stitch binding uses staples on the spine and is popular for brochures, menus, catalogues and more.

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Perfect binding

With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine to create high-end magazines, books and catalogues.

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Glued pad binding

Glued pad binding is ideal for tear-away style products such as notepads or pads of carbonless copy paper.

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Thread sewn binding

This binding technique uses thread to sew through folded signatures of a book to create highly durable products.

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Glued fold

A glued fold is popular for long-run print materials, such as leaflets or inserts, intended for short-term use.

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Spiral binding

Held together with a wire coil, spiral bound products are durable, open flat and are easy to handle.