Digitalpress focus on finding ways to offer our clients unique binding solutions that add value to their requirements.

We provide unique binding methods that incorporate new techniques with traditional book binding methods. The marriage of both can create a pleasant surprise.

Binding is the term used for the range of processes involved that hold printed pages together. The different binding methods allow designers to make choices on the look, functionality and costs associated with the book. Binding choices have a direct influence on the durability of the book. Listed here are some of the most common types of binding methods used today.

Wiro binding is the method whereby wire coils hold pre-punched covers and pages together. The main benefit of this method is the ability to allow pages to lie completely flat. You must ensure images and text do not run through the pre-punched pages. Other ways to bind using this method include Full and Half Canadian, which have wraparound covers; Full Canadian has a covered spine whilst Half Canadian has an exposed spine.

Case binding books are made from all types of cover materials including fabrics, buckram, paper or pre-printed sheets. These sheets are glued and wrapped around thick boxboard, text pages are then bound into the covers. New methods are now available allowing for personalised custom covers that can be produced very efficiently.

Perfect binding is a popular binding method, which requires printed sheets to be formed into a block and glued at the edges with a flexible adhesive. The quality of the adhesive will determine how durable the book will be. PUR glue is the preferred option.

Singer sewing is a machine sewn binding method available in a range of thread colours and stitch lengths. Great for any size books with smaller print quantities.

There are, of course, many other methods which would depend on the type of finish you desire, costs, qualities, timeline and if you can find someone to provide the desired binding service. Some of these include; Z - Binding, Interscrew Binding, Belly Band, Japanese Binding, Self Binds, Canvas, Buckram stocks and the list goes on.

Understanding some of these binding methods and obtaining a greater appreciation for them is important. The method chosen could greatly impact the look and intended outcome of a project. Some of these methods have been passed on through generations for centuries.

With the reliance on computers and all the technology we have at hand, we run the risk of losing these traditional ways to bind. However it is also important to take other factors into consideration such as qualities, costs and timing. These could all play an important part in determining the projects commercial viability.

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