It doesn’t take a super detective like Batman to figure out that booklets and other printed pieces need to have a binding. Without the binding, some printed pieces would be clumsy and fall out when opened, which is far from “super” for your return on investment. But just like Batman and Robin, printers like Kopytek have a full arsenal of techniques in their “utility belts,” to make sure that your printed piece uses a binding that works best for your project.

For hundreds of years, binding and printing have gone hand-in-hand with each other. We sometimes joke that the two are a printed piece dynamic duo, complimenting each other to create more organized and complete printed pieces.

Binding can be used to connect direct mail, booklets, brochures, manuals, calendars, and much more. And for any of these printed pieces, there is a binding to match, ranging from sleek and sophisticated to inexpensive and functional.

The process of binding often begins with what is called a punch or a score. A punch is the process by which a machine will line up your printed piece and punch the necessary holes for a wire or plastic binding. Depending on the binding chosen, there will be a different sized punch to match. And a score is the process where a fold or channel is created in your printed piece. This is often used when making booklets that will use a staple binding.

Now that you know the steps to create a binding, give us a “Holy binding, Batman” and check out some other binding options we offer at Kopytek:

Saddle-Stitching (Stapling): One of the most common and economical types of binding. After the score is put into your printed piece, two staples are inserted, usually two inches from the top and bottom to create a folding printed piece.  This is usually only for thinner pieces.

Tape Binding: A technique where a piece of tape is glued to the spine of a printed piece, often a booklet, this type of binding does not require punching.

Spiral Binding: Comes in plastic or wire. A spiral binding can hold a variety of sizes and offer a variety of colors for your printed pieces.

Perfect Binding: Often used for thicker printed pieces like a book, the cover of the piece uses thicker paper and the spine is glued together with a very strong and flexible glue.

While we might not print out of the batcave, we do use the latest in technology to offer you more options and better prices. All of our binding work is done under one roof at our state-of-the-art facility, meaning faster turn around times for you. If you are looking for a printed piece with binding, don’t throw up a bat signal, just give us a call and we can work with you to create a printed piece that is within your budget and perfect for your needs.