Binding Options - Hard Cover

Walsworth has a wide variety of binding styles to choose from. The style of binding should be properly matched to your project. Our most popular binding types are listed below along with examples. If you have questions about the type of binding that should be used on your product, feel free to contact your Sales or Customer Service Representative.

Hard Cover Binding

Hard Cover Binding

Soft Cover Binding

Soft Cover Binding

Mechanical Binding

Mechanical Binding

Hard Cover Binding:  Choosing either Smythe (sewn) or PUR (adhesive) binding, your book will have quality built in.  Our most popular binding style, Walsworth binds thoughts of books a year with these styles.

Smyth Sewn- Binding by sewing threads through the backfold of a signature and from signature to signature.  This links the sigs together, while permitting the book to lay flat.  This is considered one of the strongest types of binding available.  Typically used for books requiring extended use and for books requiring longer shelf life.  This bind style allows us to bind up to 3”. (example)

PUR Adhesive- PUR- (polyurethane reactive)- The strongest perfect binding available on the market.  An alternative to standard hot melt adhesive, PUR creates a stronger binding by reacting to moisture in the air and paper.  The chemical reaction provides greater strength and flexibility and withstands temperature extremes as compared to conventional adhesives.  All of our binders utilize this technology, providing for the strongest books in the market.

 

Mechanical Binding