Perfect Bound
Perfect binding is an adhesive based binding that does not involve any stitching. One of the most common binding method for paperbacks. Perfect bound books with glue binding do not have layflat capabilities.
Board Book
Extra thick cardboard sheets are mounted together and usually finished with round corners. Pages are able to layflat seamlessly. Page thickness comes in the regular 1mm thickness or an extra thick 1.5mm option.
Flexi Bound
Similar to Casebound book except the cover will be wrapped over a cardstock instead of a rigid greyboard. Flexibound offers a higher perceived value than a traditional paperback and has better protection for the inside text pages. Bound with either square or round spine, commonly bound with Smyth sewn for layflat ability.
Coil Bound
Coil binding uses a durable plastic coil that allows the book to lay completely flat or even fold back on itself, perfect for courseware and manuals.
Wire-O Bound
Metal wire-o binding provides a professional look and allows the book to lay completely flat or even fold back on itself, unlike other binding methods.
Saddle Stitch
Folded sheets are gathered together one inside the other and then stapled through the fold line with wire staples.
Thread Stitch
We offer different types of thread stitch bindings. Perfect for a traditional looking finish. A simple line of sewing holds the pages together so the finished book is secure & stylish.
Conceal Wire-O Bound
The book is bound with either wire-o or coil binding and concealed with a hard cover. The spine can be finished with a square or round back.
Otabind
Another method that allows softcovers or paperback books to layflat besides Section sewing. It prevents stress on the spine and reduces the cracking that occurs during use.
Hardcover
(Smyth Sewn)
The signatures of the book are folded and stitched through the fold. The signatures are then sewn and glued together at the spine to form a text block, allowing the book to open flat with gentle pressure without damaging the spine. This is one of the most common layflat binding methods for displaying images across a double-page spread.
Hardcover
(Seamless Layflat)
Pages are printed as spreads onto card stock and mounted back-to-back with a hinge in the gutter. Unlike traditional binding, where the inner margins create a visible fold and can hide part of the image or text, seamless layflat binding allows the pages to spread completely flat with no gutter loss, giving you a seamless two-page spread.
Hardcover
(Side Sewn)
The individual pages of the book are sewn together along the side before being attached to the hardcover case. This binding method provides a strong and durable construction, making it ideal for books that require extra binding strength and durability.
Want to feel the paper and textures yourself?
Order a physical sample book using your file to simulate the final product as much as possible. It contains actual paper stocks, cover finishings and binding type. Sample pickups are free, shipping fee will apply for delivery.