Education

Choosing the Right Book Binding Type

Thinking of getting a book bind? 

Binding is helpful because it helps preserve the pages of a book. It is especially used for students or researchers when conducting a thesis or dissertation. However, there are other book binding uses, such as project reports. 

If you are thinking of bookbinding, you are probably wondering how you can choose the right type for your needs. Continue reading to find out more. 

Perfect binding

Perfect binding involves binding everything together using a strong adhesive applied to one side compared to other methods that use coils or wires. Specifically, glue is applied to the spine of a perfect bound book, connecting the cover, which is normally made of thicker paper stock, and all the pages. Afterward, the cover and pages are trimmed down to the same size, giving the book a “perfect” alignment. 

Sewn binding

Sewn binding is one of the oldest and most durable kinds of bookbinding. The pages of your document or book are linked together with thread and then connected to the spine of the book in a sewn binding.

Leather binding

Leather-bound books are one of the common ways to bind books. It also protects the book’s contents from the elements while holding the pages together; thus, the term “leather binding.” Furthermore, it comes in varieties, such as calfskin, vellum, and skiver. 

Wonder binding

This style of binding produces a soft cover that resembles a hardbound. People on a tight budget who wish to obtain high-quality volumes may find this alternative handy. 

Wire-o binding

Also known as Twin Loop or Wire Binding, this type of bookbinding is common for linking the cover and pages of a bound document. It makes use of pre-formed wire loop pairs that run along a C-shaped unit. These wire loops are put through holes punched in the book’s cover and pages. Afterward, the loops are crimped together until they create a complete circle, sealing the assembly while enabling the pages to open freely.

Ultimately, each style of bookbinding has different kinds of features. And the one you select will be contingent on the project you are working on. For example, a leather book bind is ideal for your thesis, while a saddle-stitch is common for booklets. 

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