When it comes to achieving flawless book binding, it is true that a book is judged by its cover. Therefore, it is essential that you present a beautifully created cover when presenting your prints to a client.
It is our philosophy that by doing simple things perfectly, we can achieve the finest results. From ARTIS LayFlat, to foiling and embossing, we aim to indulge our customers in the finest luxuries that printing has to offer.
This doesn’t mean that we neglect the more elementary aspects of print. On the contrary, our philosophy reminds us that these traditional aspects of printing and binding are completed with meticulous attention to detail.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common traditional ways for book binding.
PUR, which stands for ‘polyurethane reactive ‘, is most commonly used for binding books, magazines and brochures. This form of book binding is known as ‘perfect binding’, in which groups of folded pages are cut along the fold and glued to the spine.
This book binding method is so strong that pages are surprisingly difficult to remove once stuck, while still being very flexible.
The added benefit of the PUR method is pages that are extremely durable and long-lasting. This ensures that your printed material is highly protected from heavy use.
PUR can sick to any surface, allowing any type of paper or ink type is suitable.
Saddle stitching is the most common and economical method of book binding. The pages that are bound are folded in the middle and two or more pieces of wire (or staples).
They are then pushed through the fold from the outside, then clinched to hold the pages together. While this technique is common, this method is not the strongest method of binding, and therefore not recommended for heavier duty pages or weightier documents.
Overall, the saddle stitch method is very lightweight, requires minimal page designing, and has a quick turnaround time. It’s ideal for lower page-count documents, such as booklets and smaller brochures.
The case binding method uses varying thicknesses of board to create a hard, durable cover for your printed material. An average hardcover book is the most common example of this method.
The pages are first arranged into groups, or ‘signatures’, before being glued together. The completed package, or ‘block’ is then enclosed in endpapers which are used to glue it to the hardcover.
We offer a wide range of materials with which to finish your hardcover book or brochure. Share your vision with us, and we will make it happen!
This long-established book binding method is ideal for single-section booklets, magazines or brochures that don’t have many pages.
Also known as ‘centre sewn’, singer sewn binding is an effective and elegant way to present your document, be it a high-end journal or a marketing brochure.
The technique is all in the name—here the pages are sewn together along the fold, through the spine, leaving the thread visible on the outside. We offer a huge selection of thread colours, so you can match your design or branding perfectly.
The final bind is lightweight but strong and allows the booklet or brochure to open almost flat, meaning that two-page images can be included without too much being lost in the ‘gutter’.
If you are looking for a beautifully designed binding to add the finish touches to your next project, contact us today!