From saddle stitching to rivet bound documents we provide a variety of binding solutions to our clients and recommended a bunch. Click through our menu to the left to read more about some of the options we can provide.

1. r e c o m m e n d e d b i n d i n g
s t y l e s

2. r e c o m m e n d e d b i n d i n g s t y l e s
cost
effective
solution
on small & large runs
Saddle Stitch
Binding done with staples.
Folded and collated sheets are
stapled through the middle.
We recommend using this on
less than 80 pages. But this
is dependent on paper stock
weight.
Common Uses: Magazines, Small Soft
Covered Books, Brochures
cost
effective
solution
on small & large runs
Perfect Bound
Binding done with adhesive.
Folded sections of the spine
will be cut off and roughened.
Glue is then applied and the
cover attached.
We recommend using PUR glue
(Poly Urethane Reactive) which
can withstand temperature
changes and is 3 x stronger
than ordinary glue.
Common Uses: Paperback Books
Large Magazines, Training Manuals

3. r e c o m m e n d e d b i n d i n g s t y l e s
Plastic Comb
Binding done with a flexible
plastic comb.
A stack of paper is punched
along the edge and the plastic
comb is inserted.
A cheap method for low
quantities, and is typically
limited to 3in paper thickness.
This method can be easily
damaged and is expensive for
large orders.
Common Uses: Reports, Documents,
Presentations
Spiral Bound
Binding done with a plastic or
metal looped spiral.
A stack of paper is punched
along the edge and the looped
spiral is screwed in.
We recommend using plastic
for the spiral as this material is
less prone to damage.
Common Uses: Technical manuals,
Notebooks, Presentations, Calendars

4. r e c o m m e n d e d b i n d i n g s t y l e s
long-life
binding
solution
Case Bound
Binding done with thread and
adhesive.
Folded and collated sheets are
sewn together with thread. The
hard cover is then glued on.
This is an expensive process
and we recommend using this
only with books that must
withstand constant use.
Common Uses: Hardcover Books,
Reference Books, Text Books, Novels
easy add
& remove
solution
Ring Binders
Binding done with ‘O’ or
‘D’ rings.
Folders are made from
cardboard with wrap around
artwork; or plastic with silk
screened design. Paper is
drilled to be inserted into rings.
We recommend using Ring
Folders for presenting various
resources.
Common Uses: Pricing Folders,
Menus, Presentation Folders,
Training Folders

5. r e c o m m e n d e d b i n d i n g s t y l e s
Rivet Bound
Binding done with plastic or
metal rivets.
A stack of paper is punched
once in the corner and the rivet
is inserted.
A cheap method for binding up
to 500 pages.
Common Uses: Frequently used
Documents, Swatches, Creative
Presentations, Instructions

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first printed June 2009
re-printed October 2010