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In the printing industry, there are always ever changing techniques, processes, and materials, but there are a few things that have remained the same through the years - bindings. While the idea behind them has been tweaked over the years, there are really only a few types of bindings, and the way they are achieved, and the purpose they hold remain the same. Are you curious which bindings would work best for your print piece? We'll walk you through the different types and let you see for yourself which ones would be perfect for you. Perfect Binding Example of a perfect bound book Perfect binding is a process by which you take all of your pages, whether for a book, brochure, or even a notebook, and apply glue to the left side of the stack. Then a special machine is used to fold the cover around the pages, and they are trimmed to make them even and the correct size. You will find that this process is very common for paperback books, but you will also find it on high-quality m...

The binding you use plays a huge role in the durability of your print project. While there are many great bindings available, Lake Printing specializes in saddle binding, coil binding, and perfect binding. Each of these can be excellent for your print projects, but we'd like to tell you which would be PERFECT for your print project. The Importance of Binding When your book has the correct binding, it can last longer and be more durable. Whether it's a textbook, pamphlet or soft cover book, there is an appropriate binding for each of your custom print projects . With several processes involved like cutting, folding, gluing, hole punching, stapling, and more, you'll want to use a professional printing company to take care of this. Saddle Binding A saddle stitch binding is a great method when you want to create booklets, notebooks, workbooks, catalogs, promotional books, event programs, coloring books, and other publications. When you want to achieve a profe...