{"id":27590,"date":"2020-12-07T15:20:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T15:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27590"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:10:53","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-book-binding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-resources\/how-to-choose-the-right-book-binding","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Book Binding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Choose the Right Binding for My Printed Booklet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">Custom booklets<\/a> with the right book binding are one of the best marketing tools you can use to blend important information with eye-catching images and impressive design elements for your audience. Choosing the right book binding can engage your reader both visually and at an instructional level. Watch the following video to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OYZTOPxOjQM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to choose the right book binding for marketing and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to choose the right book binding for marketing and more\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OYZTOPxOjQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout this article, explore the most popular book binding types &#8211; perfect bound, saddle stitch and coil bound &#8211; to find the best fit for your print project. The binding you choose should reflect how you want your booklet to be used and take into consideration the type of information and imagery you want to include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PerfectBound.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=2b1f6ac5497cf793fa08c5205967e673\" alt=\"Perfect Bound Booklet \" class=\"wp-image-27594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PerfectBound.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=682&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=2b1f6ac5497cf793fa08c5205967e673 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PerfectBound.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=3e2aff0bad5d1279a4cd4c3e6ab4cb0c 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PerfectBound.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=649f5b241bb223fb399582c4bafe3475 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PerfectBound.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1280&amp;s=88a177d1b28e6a7bc11555f8be169981 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"book-binding-perfect-bound\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Binding: Perfect Bound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often referred to as paperback booklets, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/perfect-bound-book\">Perfect Bound Booklets<\/a> have a clean, finished profile with a seamless square spine that\u2019s great for professional pieces. Durable, a perfect binding features cut pages that are glued and bound in a wrap cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect Bound Booklet Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal for publications with 46 pages or more, up to 2&#8243; thick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Square spine can be printed on and included as part of the design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect Bound Booklet Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excellent choice for combining informational copy and stunning photography and design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for catalogs, lookbooks, magazines, photography portfolios, graphic novels, workbooks, directories and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=c89fdf87777dcde8cf1e7bfd4998caed\" alt=\"Saddle Stitch Book Binding - 3\/4\" class=\"wp-image-27595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=682&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=c89fdf87777dcde8cf1e7bfd4998caed 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=fb906e4195ab46f6d94d7af0d73a7052 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=694399e359b83fa341209a9c8b76938e 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1280&amp;s=89344c9dd0838db633a035c229dc4fe0 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=d0bc096219d70d4148729cfb781ae9ff\" alt=\"Saddle Stitch Book Binding - Interior\" class=\"wp-image-27597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=682&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=d0bc096219d70d4148729cfb781ae9ff 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=7d07599b29bfd72bbc380ed8cd750cec 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=e960f73e4ee99d07f4959c5260b69849 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SaddleStitch2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1280&amp;s=0aab39f07827fce935f256cbd30f2168 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"book-binding-saddle-stitch\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Binding: Saddle Stitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most commonly recognized as the binding for magazines and handouts, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/saddle-stitch-booklet-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saddle Stitch Booklets<\/a> feature pages that are laid together and stapled through the fold line. In booklet printing, saddle stitch gets its name from the way the pages lay over the metal staples like a saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saddle Stitch Binding Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perfect for booklets with small-to-medium page counts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saddle Stitch Binding Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequently used for informational pieces like policy manuals, training manuals and annual reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for magazines, product catalogs, holiday and season catalogs, event programs and lookbooks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Smartpress Tip: <\/em><\/strong>When designing saddle stitch booklets, remember to maintain a generous margin so your text and designs aren\u2019t cut off by wires or holes.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SpiralCoil.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=84b9f251a8a782a0d5614b4bf8cb4fe1\" alt=\"Spiral Coil Bound Booklet\" class=\"wp-image-27598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SpiralCoil.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=682&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=84b9f251a8a782a0d5614b4bf8cb4fe1 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SpiralCoil.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=3f799ebb976714a6ec1a511566c4a38b 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SpiralCoil.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=d8fa31193426bce5416f09449867018d 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SpiralCoil.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1280&amp;s=35232452822ee5ecea02efacc54e77e9 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WireCoil.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&s=f840fbdaf9f85cae2320e31755e46635\" alt=\"Wire Coil Bound Booklet\" class=\"wp-image-27599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WireCoil-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=683&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=10017e53e9e799f63737aa37ce89341a 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WireCoil-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=91b8379b06a9c30539450543ef1edf20 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WireCoil-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=2baf4dd88b8afd7fa3a51cbe805fb76b 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WireCoil-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1024&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1536&amp;s=6d4b05be34cf66f6d1fa99945f9ef5f4 1536w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WireCoil-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1365&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=2048&amp;s=dbf579a4df72ba373e083483f0396a93 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"book-binding-coil-bound\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Binding: Coil Bound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coil bound books feature a sturdy coil threaded through drill holes in the pages. Smartpress\u2019 premium online printing services offer <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/spiral-bound-booklet-printing\">Spiral Coil Booklets<\/a> with a continuous plastic coil and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/wire-coil-booklet-printing\">Wire Coil Booklets<\/a> with individual metal coils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spiral bound books and wire-o books are unique in that they open flat and allow the pages to fully rotate for convenient usage and handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiral Coil Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feature a sturdy plastic coil that runs through holes drilled in the cover and pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable binding that maintains its shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coil size can vary, making it ideal for any page count<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum thickness: 1-1\/2&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wire Coil Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pages are bound with a durable metal coil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable binding that maintains its shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum thickness: 5\/8&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coil Bound Booklet Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commonly used for manuals, cookbooks, planners, menus and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"tips-tricks\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create the look and feel you want with custom <a href=\"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/printing-basics\/small-format-paper-stocks\">stocks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/features\/uv-coating\">UV coatings<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/features\/soft-touch-laminate\">Soft Touch laminate<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/features\/print-with-versions\">Versions<\/a> feature to design and print multiple booklets within one order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalize individual booklets for specific customers or topics with <a href=\"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/features\/variable-data-printing\">variable data printing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines can help you determine which binding is ideal for your project, but remember: creativity is key. You can design a cookbook with a perfect binding instead of a coil one or showcase your portfolio with a saddle stitch binding instead of a perfect one. It\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"booklet-bindings-summary\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smartpress Booklet Bindings Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Binding Type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Perfect Bound<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Saddle Stitch<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Coil Bound<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pages glued into a wraparound cover with square spine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pages folded and stapled through the center fold<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Plastic or metal coil threaded through drilled holes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Page Count Range<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46 pages minimum, up to ~2\u2033 thick<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low to medium page counts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Flexible for any page count; max thickness varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Durability<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Moderate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Common Uses<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Catalogs, magazines, portfolios, workbooks, directories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Manuals, reports, event programs, slim catalogs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cookbooks, planners, menus, instructional guides<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Customization <\/strong><br><strong>Options<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Laminate, UV coating, soft touch, printed spine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Custom covers, versions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Spiral (plastic) or wire (metal); flexible sizes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a premium online printer, Smartpress has a team of experts ready to help you select your book binding and design your book from cover to cover. If you need help or have questions, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/contact\">contact customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/perfect-binding-the-sophisticated-choice-for-custom-booklets\">Perfect Bound: Print Booklets with a Sophisticated Binding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/how-to-choose-the-right-paper-stock-for-your-booklet\">Choosing the Right Paper Stock for Your Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do I Choose the Right Binding for My Printed Booklet? Custom booklets with the right book binding are one of the best marketing tools you can use to blend important information with eye-catching images and impressive design elements for your audience. 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