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Types of binding

Sewn binding

A strong, durable binding where inside pages are sewn together in sections. Standard thread colour is white, but you can order different colour threads.

Glued binding

Also known as Perfect binding. Content pages are bound together by a layer of flexible adhesive. Quite durable and has a low to medium cost.

PUR-glued

Content pages are glued with PUR glue, which offers superior adhesion. Using smaller amounts of adhesive, it is more durable than hotmelt binding. Once the glue is set, it is almost impossible to tear a page out.

Lay-flat binding

Sewn soft cover books with endpapers, for which the cover spine is not attached to the book content spine part. This makes it possible for you to lay it flat when it is opened. This also gives the cover spine an appearance similar to hard cover books. When the book is opened, the cover does not crease in the direction of the spine.

Spiral

Soft cover or hard cover books bound with spiral coil can open flat and offer 360-degree rotation. Spiral coils are available in different colours and sizes. Best results with products not thinner than 6mm and not thicker than 24mm. 

Wire-o

Punched pages are inserted onto a C-shaped wire spine, which is squeezed until it is round. Like spiral binding it can open flat, it offers 360-degree rotation and wires are available in different colours and sizes. Best results with soft or hard cover books not thinner than 2mm and not thicker than 24mm.

Saddle-stitched

Most economical type of binding. Content pages and cover are stitched together with a metal wire, which is folded in the inside of the brochure and looks like a staple. 2 stitches is standard, but possible with more if requested.

Board Books

Board Books are made from thick, durable cardboard, ensuring both the content and cover are sturdy and long-lasting. The pages are designed as cardboard spreads glued together, creating a robust and child-friendly format. While primarily intended for children’s books, board books also offer creative possibilities for unique adult designs.
For file preparation content must be supplied in spreads, see our pre-press guidelines on board books.

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Proofing on 6 Epson proofing printers

2x Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8-P: 8-colour offset printing press (760 x 1050 mm)

2x Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8-P: 8-colour offset printing press (760 x 1050 mm)

1x Heidelberg Speedmaster SM102-8-P: 8-colour offset printing press (720 x 1020 mm)

1x Heidelberg Speedmaster CD102-5: 5-colour offset printing press (720 x 1020 mm)

1x Timson T48 web book press (1194mm)

1x Timson T48 web book press (1194mm)

1x Timson T48 web book press (1194mm)

Muller Martini Alegro, perfect binding line with gathering, PUR glue option and palletizer

Muller Martini Alegro, perfect binding line with gathering, Cold glue option and palletizer

Muller Martini Alegro, perfect binding line with gathering, Cold glue option and palletizer

Muller Martini Acoro A5, perfect binding line with gathering

Muller Martini Kolibri/Diamant MC, hard cover book line with ribbon inserting, jacketing, shrinkwrapping and palletizer

Muller Martini Diamant MC 60, hard cover book line with ribbon inserting, jacketing, shrinkwrapping and palletizer

Muller Martini Diamant MC 60, hard cover book line with ribbon inserting, jacketing, shrinkwrapping and palletizer

Muller Martini Diamant MC 60, hard cover book line with ribbon inserting, jacketing, shrinkwrapping and palletizer

Muller Martini Diamant MC 60 casing-in line

Ecosystem MODULO DRY 76, dry laminating machine

Folding on 10 Heidelberg Stahlfolders

Cutting on 5 Polar cutting machines, sizes 78-176

Case making on 3 Horauf BDM book case making machines (with round corner option)

Embossing and Foiling on 2 Kolbus embossing and foiling presses

1x Timson T48 web book press (1194mm)

Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8-P: 8-colour offset printing press (760 x 1050 mm)

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