Professional Book Binding Services in San Diego
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. Some of these include coil binding, print and binding, same day binding, and book tape binding services. 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.
