Bindings
Perfect
binding: Perfect binding is generally used for soft-cover books
of 50 sheets or more. This guide book as well as telephone
directories, catalogs, and paperback books are examples of perfect
binding. Cost factor: $$
Saddle
Stitching: Saddle stitching is an economical way of producing a
professional looking catalog, directory, manual, poem book, handbook,
price list or any multi-page printed piece containing up to 84 pages
not including the cover. An advantage of a saddle stitched book is
that it can be opened flat. Cost factor: $
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Plastic
comb binding: Plastic-comb binding is suitable for books,
catalogues and/or reports up to 2" thick. The advantage of
plastic-comb binding is that an open book can lay flat and pages can
be added at a later date. The bindings come in various colors and
widths and the backbone can be screen printed. Cost factor: $$$
Wire
comb binding: Wire-comb binding is suitable for books,
catalogues and/or reports up to 1.25" thick. The advantage of
wire-comb binding is that an open book can lay flat and pages can be
added at a later date. The bindings (wire) come in various colors
although black is the standard. Cost factor: $$$$
Plastic
coil binding: Plastic coil binding is suitable for books and
catalogues and/or reports up to 1.25" thick. This binding is
more permanent than wire or plastic comb. It also allows for a lay
flat bind. Many colors are available. Cost factor: $$$$$
Loose
leaf: Ideal for workbooks requiring the user to add and delete
pages as updated information is available. Tabs can be made to
differentiate section changes. Mylar reinforced text pages to assure
the tear strength of pages. Cost factor: $$$