Different Types of Book Binding Methods and Their Applications

The method used for binding any publication has a great impact on its overall appearance, durability and affordability. Selecting the right binding method is a key to create a long lasting and cost effective publication. There are many different methods used for binding a book. Different book bindings are used for different applications. The binding method you select can significantly affect the user’s experience. Cost consideration is also important in choosing the most appropriate binding style.

China book printing company provides an array of binding options along with its printing services in China. Some of the prominent binding methods have been discussed below:

Hardcover Binding

Hardcover binding is the gold standard in the binding methods. It is adorned with features that cannot be matched by other binding methods. However, it is not right choice for all kinds of projects. Hardcover binding is an ideal option, when you need a book with the following features:

• Having a long shelf life
• Appealing binding that looks great on book shelf
• Make a statement with professional appearance
• A book has a lot of color images that you want to stand out on the page
• Have a lot of color images that you want to stand out on the page
• Looking for a book with customizable spine that can be noticed from a bookshelf

Hardcover binding is a way to give a distinguish look to your book. However, one must avoid using this binding method when the book is less than 30 pages. Also, if your budge is low, hardcover binding may not be feasible option. In such a case China book printing companies can provide you other feasible binding options within your budge.

Perfect Binding

Perfect binding is a binding method in which a group of pages are bound together using adhesive to create a clean and professional printed product. It entails printing one or more sheets with groups of pages that are then arranged so that when the sheet is folded, the signatures are a collection of those pages. The edges that will comprise the spine of these signatures are roughened in order to increase adhesion before being stacked together.

The spine is next coated with glue, and finally a cover is put around them. Three of the sides are then cut to make the finished publication after the glue has set. It is a remarkably flexible binding techniques suitable for a wide range of publications, including a hundred-page catalogue and a magazine with 32 pages. However, if the spine’s thickness is less than 4mm, it is not advised to use this method as it will not provide enough surface area for glue to stick to it.

 Spiral / coil binding

The word spiral and coil bindings are used interchangeable for the same book binding method. A spiral binding as a book or notebook binding in which a continuous spiral wire or plastic strip is passed through holes along one edge. It is a popular binding method that joins the pages and cover of a book using a durable plastic coil. The coil is inserted and twisted through small holes punched along the spinal edge of the book’s cover and pages.  The pages can be opened a full 360 degrees (cover to cover). In this way, an open book can fold back upon itself and still remain flat, so it can stay open for easy reference and yet take minimal space on table or a desk. It is suitable for several genres, and readers will recognize those books faster with a spiral binding. There are plenty of ways to make your publication stand out in the crowd.

China book printing company provides printing services China along with various binding option. They can also guide you in taking the best book binding decision when printing your project. Whether you are looking for cookbook printing, comic book or a textbook, they can provide printing solutions to suit all budgets and needs.