Print- Binding types defined

Binding 

- Burst binding

- Swiss binding

- Otabinding

- Pur board

- Perfect binding, perfect or unswen, binding is a method that is commonly used for magazines and paperback books. The binding edge is glued with a flexible adhesive, without the use of stitches and also attaches of the colour.

- Thread sewing

- Case binding

- Flexi binding 

- 2up perfect binding

Further types of binding

Source: Print & Finish


Wiro, Spiral and comb binding

Characterized by a metal spine that passes through specially cut holes in the binding edge of a publication.

Wiro binding - Metal teeth bite through holes that are cut in the pages.

Spiral binding - A metal spiral is fed from top to bottom through holes that are cut in the pages to bind the publication. This process is more time consuming, but holds the pages more securely. 

Comb binding - Follows the same principle as wiro binding, but uses a plastic comb instead.

Canadian binding

Canadian binding takes two forms:

- Canadian and half-Canadian 

The binding utilises a wiro, which is set within a wraparound cover to hold the pages of a publication together. Both methods allow the document to lie flat, and to have a spine carry tilting and volume information.

Half canadian

Full canadian

Self binds

Certain publications can appear to be bound, when in fact the only print finishing process that has been used is folding. Maps and brochures are typical examples of self binds.

Case Binding

Case or edition binding is a durable method often used in the production of hardback books.

-Vellum, a translucent paper used to protect colour in a book

- Buckram, a corse linen or cotton fabric used for covering a hardback binding

- Headbands and tailbands, Pieces of cloth tape that cover the top and bottom of the spine for both decorative and protective purposes.

Alternative binding

Open bind - Has visible stitching

Bellyband 

Singer stitch - Adds a decorative touch, large stitches sewn down publication side

Z binds - Separates a publication into two

Elastic bands - An elastic band placed down centre / crease / fold of publication

Clips and bolts - A single clip or bolt holding publication together

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