FEATURED FINISHING: Wire-O Binding (a.k.a. Double Loop)
Posted February 3rd, 2011 @ 06:02pm
Wire-O Binding a.k.a Double Loop BindingAdvantages of Wire-O:
- Pages turn easily
- Books lay flat
- 360 degree page turning
- Opposite pages are aligned (unlike spiral which "steps up")
- Very Durable (but still metal - if it gets crushed, it stays crushed)
- Artwork is available on the spine with wrap-around covers (unlike spiral)
- Many colors available (but primarily used in black, white and silver)
- Heavy-duty, "techy" look that never goes out of style
- Cost effective at fairly low quantities
10 biggest considerations when choosing a binding option:
- Audience
- Usage
- Durability
- The "feel" you are trying to convey
- Storage, boxing, and shipping
- How much white space is necessary for the binding edge?
- Does there need to be printing on the spine?
- Will there be updates and pages that need to be swapped out?
- Does the book need to be tamper resistant or tamper evident?
- And of course...cost.
Additional thoughts:
- It is important to consider carefully the company you choose to do your bindery. Bindery is the point in the production process where your project is most vulnerable...a whole lot of printing cost and effort can be wrecked pretty quickly if the binding isn't done with care. Always use a trusted source for bindery and finishing.
- Highlight Printing offers professional, commercial level bindery in-house - often producing your project more economically, faster, and with more "in-house" control than other print shops.
- Highlight Printing inventories multiple sizes and colors of Wire-O binding material.
Highlight Printing is a well-respected Minneapolis printer that focuses on the complete needs of the client from creative to offset printing and digital printing, 3M Post-It notes, bindery, warehousing, fulfillment, mailing, and distribution. Please contact us @ 612.522.7600, sales@highlightprinting.com or www.highlightprinting.com