Binding Guide
Binding guide
Not sure which binding style is right for your project? This guide explains the differences in plain language. Still unsure? Call us — we’ll tell you in two minutes.
Which binding style do you need?
🌀 Coil binding
Plastic spiral coil threaded through punched holes. Pages lay completely flat. Great for workbooks, manuals, and cookbooks.
◯ Comb binding
Plastic comb inserted through rectangular holes. Pages can be added or removed after binding. Common for reports and presentations.
🔗 Wire binding
Metal double-loop wire through round holes. Professional, rigid finish. Popular for calendars and corporate documents.
📖 Thermal binding
Heat-activated glue spine bonds pages together into a clean book-style finish. Best for permanent documents.
🔖 Saddle stitch
Stapled through the spine fold. Best for booklets, catalogs, and pamphlets under 64 pages.
📅 Calendar wire
Wire loop with a half-moon hanger at the top. Standard for wall calendars and flip-style planners.
Coil diameter guide
Choose your coil diameter based on how many pages you’re binding. All measurements assume standard 20lb paper.
6–55
PAGES
6mm – 10mm coil
56–120
PAGES
12mm – 16mm coil
121–250
PAGES
18mm – 28mm coil
250+
PAGES
30mm – 50mm coil
Quick decision guide
What are you binding?
Workbooks & manuals→Coil binding — pages lay flat, durable, professional
Reports & presentations→Comb or wire binding — easy to update, polished look
Calendars→Wire binding with calendar hanger — industry standard
Booklets & catalogs→Saddle stitch — clean, flat, economical for under 64 pages
Permanent documents→Thermal binding — professional book-style finish
Not sure which style fits your project?
Call us and we’ll tell you exactly what to order in under two minutes.
800-437-4787