Got your content and design ready for your booklet? Awesome! But have you thought about which booklet binding is best for your project? The right binding not only keeps your pages together and protected, but also gives your booklet its unique look and feel.* *
While all booklet binding types serve the same purpose, each one leaves a different impression on your audience. Here are the most popular booklet binding methods and when to use them:
Saddle Stitched
Saddle stitched booklets are held together with two or more staples along the folded spine. This method gives your booklet a clean, polished finish.
When should I use this?
Saddle stitched, also known as stapled binding, is the simplest and most budget-friendly option, perfect for booklets with 8 to 64 pages. It's ideal for zines, lookbooks, product manuals, and short catalogs for your products or services.
Perfect Bound Binding
Perfect binding uses strong glue to attach folded page sections to a durable cover. This results in a sleek, sturdy, and professional booklet, perfect for displaying on a bookshelf.
When should I use this?
Perfect bound binding is a cost-effective alternative to hardcover binding and works for booklets with 28 to 200 pages. Use it for literary books, magazines, graphic novels, comics, coloring books, textbooks, and workbooks.
Wire Binding
Wire bound involves punching holes along the spine of 10 or more pages and securing them with a metal O-shaped wire. This gives your booklet a professional, instructional vibe.
When should I use this?
Wire binding is great for booklets with 8 to 88 pages that need to lay flat on a table. Many businesses use it for printed presentations to impress clients and customers. It’s also perfect for coloring books, workbooks, and cookbooks.
Choosing the right booklet binding can take even the simplest brochure design to the next level. Now you know which binding method to pick for your next business booklet!