There are quite a few types of booklet binding options currently available. Some booklet bindings are more commonly used than others while others are needed for very specific reasons. It can be fun to get creative while keeping the need for functionality in mind. We have shared a list of the Top 9 booklet binding types; what they are and how they work, so you can be better informed the next time you have a project that requires binding.
Binding Type 1 – Saddle Stitch Binding
Saddle stitch binding requires the number of pages in the book to be a multiple of four. The pages and cover of the booklet are folded in half and then nestled inside each other. The pages are then stapled together along the folded crease to create the book.
Binding Type 2 – Sewn Binding
Sewn binding begins with the pages, in groups of 16 to 24 known as signatures, being folded together. The pages are stitched together individually using a thread multiple times before they are tied off. Once a group of pages is completed, they are sewn together with another group and an adhesive is used to seal the spine. Finally, the cover is attached to the spine to protect the pages.
Binding Type 3 – Wire-O Binding
Wire-O binding uses pre-formed pairs of wire loops that are inserted through holes that have been punched in the cover and pages of the book. The loops are crimped closed together to form a perfect circle that secures the pages and cover while still allowing them to be opened and browsed.
Binding Type 4 – Perfect Bound
With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine using a thermal glue that is both flexible and strong. The printer will then trim the other three sides of the book in order to give them a “perfect bound” look.
Binding Type 5 – Screw Bound
Screw bound binding uses screw posts, (short metal rods), that are threaded through the pages. No special equipment is necessary to create this binding. All you need is a screwdriver and a hole punch to create the necessary holes in the pages.
Binding Type 6 – Hardcover Binding
Hardcover binding can involve the pages being gathered and then sewn together with a strong thread before attaching the cover. In addition, the pages can be glued together near the edge of the spine before the cover is attached to the book.
Binding Type 7 – Spiral Bound
Spiral binding uses a plastic coil to bind the pages by inserting the coil into holes that run along the edge of the paper. This binding option is an ideal choice for booklets that are used often for reference, or books that need to lay flat (think manuals or cookbooks).
Binding Type 8 – Comb Bound
Comb binding makes use of a plastic cylindrical shape that has multiple curved tines that run along its length. The plastic shape is rigid (like a comb) and it forms the spine of the booklet. The curved tines are spread open and placed in rectangular slots that are punched along the edge of the spine of the cover and the pages. When the tine tension is released, the spine closes back to its original shape in order to secure the pages and book cover as a single unit.
Binding Type 9 – Tape Bound
Tape binding requires strips that are coated in thermoplastic glue to be melted to the cover and spine of the book in order to form a lasting bind. This type of binding can be used for softback or hardback books and has been shown to be strong and durable.
Now that you know your different binding options, you are ready to make a decision about your next booklet print project.
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