Choose the binding that fits how the piece is read.

Binding types

Each binding method changes how the spine is built — which affects how the piece opens, how many pages it can hold, and how it costs to produce.

• Perfect binding — glued spine, flat enough for a printed title. Standard for magazines, catalogs, and paperback books, 2pp increments.
• Saddle stitching — stapled through the fold. Fast and economical for lighter page counts, 4pp increments.
• Wire binding — spiral wire through punched holes. Lies fully flat, common for manuals and workbooks, 2pp increments.
• Hardcover — case-bound with rigid board covers. For premium editions and collector runs, 4pp increments.

Not sure which fits your page count and use case? Start an instant quote — binding options update automatically based on your spec.

Finishing add-ons

• Cover lamination — matte or gloss film over the cover for durability and finish.
• Hole punching — 0.236" (6mm) drill for binder-ready pages.
• Shrink wrapping — individual copy protection for shipping and retail.
• Slipcase packaging — protective outer case for premium and gift editions.
• Direct mailing — indicia placement and polybagging for periodicals-class mail.

All finishing add-ons are priced live in the instant quote tool.