Ring binding, comb, coil, and double loop wire binding require hole-punching. The time (and thus labor costs) involved for hole punching increases with the length of the publication because only a few pages at a time can be punched. Using binders that require more than the standard 3-rings can increase finishing costs both because the binders themselves are often costlier and it requires more hole punching.
Saddle-stitching is a common and less expensive binding method for booklets that requires folding. With saddle-stitching, the more pages in the publication the greater the need for careful creep adjustment and trimming. Tape binding is fairly inexpensive but is less durable than other binding methods.
Balance the cost of the binding method and related finishing steps with the need for attractive, durable binding methods.
