1. Know The Different Methods Of Book Binding
Binding involves combining several pages into one single entity. At home, we might use paper clips or
binder clips to hold several sheets of paper together, but printing plants use more elaborate and high-
tech methods of binding, such as:
Saddle Stitched: This is by far the commonest and most economical Book Binding Perth method. Wire is
punched through the documents outside the spine area and then it is bent on the inside center fold so
that all the pages are held together. However, this is different from stapling.
Stab Stitched: Also called side stitching, this method uses wire that's "stabbed" into the book's front
cover through the inside pages and back cover rather than along the spine.
Hardcover or Case Bound:
This is considered standard
binding for hardcover books.
Here, the inside pages are
stitched together in parts and
then stuck to the last sheets
of paper which are in turn
glued to the cover at the
spine.
Perfect Bound: The spines of
parts of folded pages are
trimmed and roughed up so
that the book adheres better
with glue. Next, all parts of the book are put together correctly and stuck to its cover that wraps around
the book. The cover is numbered on the front and back so that the book opens easily and is less stressful
on the spine.
Tape Bound: This Digital Printing Solutions Perth method involves an adhesive tape being wrapped
around the spine to hold the covers and inside pages in place. Usually pages need to be stitched
together prior to affixing the tape to reinforce and provide added strength
Spiral Bound or Coil Bound: A smooth and circular coil is used to hold pages together. This method
allows books to lie flat open and can be turned easily all around to the back. Wire is passed through
punched holes and the ends are crimped so that wire does not slip off.
Screw Bound: Here, holes are drilled through the entire document. Next, a barrel post is passed through
the holes and a cap screw is added to it so that the pages are held securely.
Loop Stitched: This is similar to saddle stitching but has a different effect. Using wire, loops are made
along the outside spine so that the documents is inserted and held secure in a three-ring binder.

2. Sewn Bound: This closely resembles saddle stitching but here thread is used, not wire. The thread is
sewn along the spine.
Comb Bound or Plastic Bound: This binding technique works well for books and manuals that must lie
flat when opened. Rectangular holes are punched through the document and plastic comb rings are
passed through the holes. The edges of the pages at the spine are also covered with plastic comb.