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Determining the best binding method for your documents should take place early in the design processing even though binding is part of the last finishing touches applied to the project. Learn all about spiral binding, wiro, velo, and thermal binding. Decide whether your book or booklet needs saddle-stitching, side-stitching, perfect binding, or some other type of book binding and finishing.

Binding Methods

Take a look at various binding methods with some of the pros and cons for desktop publishers. Discusses how each method is typically used, relative durability and cost, and offers time and money-saving tips when choosing a binding method.

Case Binding is Used for Hard Cover Books

What case binding is, how it is used.

Comb, Coil, and Wire Offer Inexpensive Lay Flat Binding

Save money with comb binding, coil binding, and wire binding methods.

Perfect Binding is Perfect for Paperback Books

See what's so perfect about perfect book binding.

Kick Off the Covers to Save Money on Bound Documents

Alternatives to binding with covers.

Use Binding Method That Doesn't Require Extra Steps

Save money when selecting a binding method.

Use Less Durable Binding Methods

Does the publication have to live forever?

Use Standard Folds for Bound Documents

Save money when binding documents.
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