They are many types and forms of book or brochure binding from which to choose, all of which are best adapted for specific printed materials and purposes – one of the most common forms of binding is one we are all familiar with – saddle stitch! We are all quite used to receiving these types of saddle stitched booklets in the form of price lists, catalogues, magazines, calendars, or newsletters. Of all the soft-cover book binding methods, saddle stitching is the most popular and has many advantages over other binding finishes – as well as producing attractive, professional, and high-end looking brochures, they are also economical and practical. Here are some advantages of saddle stitched brochure printing for you to consider:

Versatility

Perhaps the biggest advantage of saddle-stitched booklets is the versatility that they offer – they can be easily and cost-effectively produced in many different sizes and formats. They are both practical and attractive in either landscape or portrait style, or even as a square document! This means saddle stitched brochures are ideal to use as a handy ‘pocketbook’ guide, or for something as large as a road atlas (as they can be printed to accommodate large images spanning more than one page), and everything in between!

Size

Saddle stitched brochures can accommodate a varying number of pages depending on the type of brochure you are producing – this is because they can be finished with appropriate hole drilling spaces for inserting into 3-ring binders and therefore can accommodate different thicknesses and types of paper making it an ideal finish for any-sized booklet.

Low Cost

Of all the booklet and brochure binding methods, saddle stitching is the least expensive and most cost effective – the simple process also lends itself to a fast ‘turnaround’ between printing request and finished product!

Short Production Runs

This binding finish is ideal for booklets to be printed inexpensively as short production runs, allowing you to print only as many copies as you require and therefore avoiding excess copies paid for and unused.

Easy Design

Saddle stitched booklets and brochures are easy to design and can accommodate artwork with crossover images (those that span two adjacent pages).

Easy Despatch and Distribution

Saddle stitched booklets are lightweight, so add minimal bulk to the printing making them ideal for items to be mailed out to customers/clients, or for people to distribute by hand at marketing or advertising events and campaigns.

The Cover 

Saddle stitched booklet printing can be finished with a ‘self-cover’ – that is, the cover being printed on the exact same paper grade and weight as all the other pages – or, alternatively, can be printed with a ‘plus-cover’, which consists of  the document cover being printed on a different paper stock – this is usually heavier, and thicker paper than the main body of the document and gives the document a more ‘formal’ finish and appearance.

The Process

The saddle stitching process is based on the gathering, organisation and folding of the pages into what are known as ‘signatures’ containing 4, 8, 12, 16 or 32 pages – all documents to be saddle stitched need to be divisible by four. Once folded, these signatures are fed through the saddle stitcher machinery from the bottom of the folded signature stack, into each other and are then bound, through marked fold lines, with wire staples. A ‘stack’ is then formed by inserting the innermost onto the ‘saddle’ first with the cover signature being the last to be placed on the stack. The stack, once completed with the ‘nested’ signatures, are then stapled in a precision manner. With the binding wire then fed through the pages to hold the brochure together, the document is then ‘trimmed’ accordingly to produce the final attractive booklet or brochure!

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If you would like more information about saddle stitched booklets, you can contact us. Alternatively, you can visit the saddle stitched booklet page .

Have you heard of Wiro Binding? You’ve probably held a book, brochure or notepad with one before. Utilising a continuous spiral of wire to coil through one edge of hole-punched pages, Wiro or spiral binding is an effective and popular way to bind publications. Here are just a few benefits to wire bound booklet printing.  

1. They can lie flat  

Originating in the 1940’s, this binding method is versatile in that it can be used to bind numerous book sizes with the added advantage of being able to lie flat on a table or one’s lap. Unlike a saddle stitched binding, wire bound booklet printing separates the pages through which it is bound, flattening the document’s front and back covers onto the surface without damaging the spine or causing it to spring closed. This is particularly useful for brochures or business presentations where many people might be viewing the document at the same time. 

2. They can be folded back on themselves 

For added versatility, wire bound booklet printing gives users the option to fold the book back on itself. This is particularly useful for instruction manuals when reading along hands-free, as they won’t close by themselves even when folded back flat. Just put them on a desk and you’ll be able to refer to them while you get on with your tasks with no hassles. Even when flicking through page after page, the book will always lie flat. 

3. They can be double sided or single sided 

Because of the way that Wiro binding works, spiral binding makes effective publications in both double-sided or single-sided formats. Double-sided books will benefit the most from being able to be laid flat, as we’ve discussed already. We can advise on the optimum page borders for printing so that space is provided for the spiral spine down the middle of two pages, and you’ve got a great product that is easy to use. You can also choose between a hard or soft cover depending on the look and feel that you’re after.  

4. Can be any number of pages 

Unlike other binding methods which need to be multiples of four, Wiro binding is easy to design, print and publish. No page counting here! With different spiral sizes and colours available to suit thin or thicker documents, wire bound booklet printing will give you a cost-effective way to present your document or booklet. There are also numerous page sizes and orientations to provide you with the right format that you need. From A6, A5 and A4 pages, to DL bound brochure printing, DL Graphics is your choice of print shop in central London. 

From formal business documents down to the humble note pad, spiral bound books have been around for nearly 100 years. We know how versatile they are to use and that they are cost-effective to produce. Let us guide you through the process of finishing your next print run with spiral binding. We recommend Wiro binding for all sorts of publications, so don’t miss your next opportunity to use this ingenious way to present your next printing project. 

 

DL Graphics are a printing company in London. From concept to client, we at DL Graphics have it covered. Established in 1989, we have been trading and evolving for 32 years, specialising in creative & artwork, print & distribution, and interactive & online. So, if you’re in the market for some branded business stationery, from business cards, complimentary slips, envelopes and letterhead printing in London, or are simply looking for inspiration, our online print shop central London is the place for you! Call us on  020 7242 3337 or email info@dl-graphics.com or use our contact form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.