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Binding & Finishing

Booklet, saddle stitched

An economic method for presenting a small number of pages which are folded in half and stapled on the spine.

Thermal binding

A quick method of binding for small volumes, which is a popular method for binding reports and proposals.

Stapled (Side stabbed) and taped

Useful for thicker books, this is a sturdy method of keeping pages together.

The books do not open out flat, very often used for multipart forms where one copy is retained in the book and the others are torn out along a perforation.

Perfect binding

Available in any thickness above 4mm, the spine is glued with the cover wrapped around it to hide it. Needs a ‘hinge’ on the cover to keep the text secure.

Wiro-bind

The pages are punched with small holes which are then held together with a wire spine. This method is used both for calendars and reports and has the advantage of allowing the document to lie flat on the desk when being read.

Plastic comb binding

A very popular method of binding reports. It has the advantage of easy opening to replace pages and lies flat when open. Not as secure as Wiro.

Presentation folders

Available in large or small quantities personally printed to your specifications, ideal for carrying loose inserts or presenting reports. A variety of pocket styles are available.

Ring binders

Can be supplied with two or four 'D' rings, in a range of colours and materials, including binders with clear full pockets on the front and spine into which can be inserted a graphic, document or print for full personalisation.