Binding Services
Binding is a finishing process used to hold a stack of individual pages together to form a book. At Replica we provide you with a variety of bookbinding options to choose from at our local San Diego print shop. Take a look at the different options and choose the one that will fulfill the look and needs of your final product.
Coil Binding
Pros:
- Most commonly used bind
- Similar to a spiral notebook
- Lays flat when open
- Folds back 360 degrees
- Opens back to back
- Flexible & durable
- A great solution for odd size projects
- Fulfills most bind needs
Cons:
- 3-Step process (Punch Holes – Coil Pages – Clip Tips)
- Coil bind is not reusable
NOTES: Coil Bind and Spiral Bind are the same book bind method.
Comb Binding
Pros:
- Second, most commonly used bind
- Pages are easily added or removed
- Lays flat when open
- Comb Bind is reusable
- Works well with odd sizes
- Flexible spines tend to keep their shape
Cons:
- 2-Step process (Punch Holes – Insert Pages)
- Pages easily wear and tear if treated roughly
Velo Binding
Pros:
- Standard in the Legal Industry
- Legal briefs, transcripts, and financial reports
- Difficult to tamper with
- Easy to file and store
- Great for infrequently used materials
- One of the few styles able to binds over 2″ thick
- Most durable binding
Cons:
- 3-Step process (Punch Holes – Insert Pages – Melt Off Plastic Edges)
- Does not lay flat when open
- Velo bind is not reusable
- Content near the spine could be hard to read
Tape Binding
Pros:
- 1-Step process (Pre-glued tape is heated to activate – Done!)
- Easy to file and mail
- Great for lab manuals, proposals, and reports
- No holes needed in the binding process
- For booklets that are occasionally used
Cons:
- Can not add or remove pages
- Not ideal for books over 2″
- The tape is not reusable
NOTES: Tape Bind and Thermal Bind are the same book bind method.
