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

Soft Cover Binding

Mechanical Binding

From plastic comb to coil, mechanical binding typically is used for calendars, catalogs and instruction books. Why use mechanical binding? Books lie flat when open, mixed stock can be used within one piece and the final output can include various elements, such as foldouts, tabs and inserts. Finally, this style may be a good alternative for the budget-conscious print buyer.

Plastic Coil - Binding using plastic coils. Binding edge is punched with slots or holes through which the plastic coil is inserted. This binding will lay flat and can be opened 360 degrees. (example) GBC- Binding using a curved or raked-shaped plastic strip. The binding edge is punched with slots or holes through which the plastic comb is inserted. This binding will lay flat. (example) Double Wire-O- Binding using a continuous double series of wire loops. The binding edge is punched with slots or holes through which the wire element is inserted. This binding will lay flat and can open 360 degrees. (example)