Bindery

Bindery Services Include (but are not limited to):

Book Stitching- To bind by stapling sheets together where they fold at the spine, as compared to side stitch. Also called pamphlet stitch, saddle stitch, wire stitch and stitch bind

Comb Binding- To bind by inserting the teeth of a flexible plastic comb through holes punched along the edge of a stack of paper. Also called plastic bind and GBC bind (a brand name).

Coil Binding- To bind by inserting a flexible plastic coil through holes punched along the edge of a stack of paper.

Tape Binding- A method of securing loose printed pages with a strip of tape or plastic strips fused with heat

Numbering- Imprinting printed pieces with sequential numbers.

Embossing- To press an image into paper so it lies above the surface. Also called cameo and tool.

Gluing- using glue to fasten stacks of paper into a notepad or tablet.

Stamping- Method of printing that releases foil from its backing when stamped with the heated die. Also called block print, and hot foil stamp.

Padding- using glue to fasten stacks of paper into a notepad or tablet.

Die Cutting- To cut irregular shapes in paper or card stock using a die.

Folding- Flat sheets run through a bindery machine dedicated to folding printed materials such as brochures and booklets.

Scoring- To compress paper along a straight line so it folds more easily and accurately. Also called crease.

Perforating- Taking place on a press or a bindery machine, creating a line of small dotted holes for the purpose of tearing-off a part of a printed matter (usually straight lines, vertical or horizontal).

Shrink Wrapping- Clear, plastic protective covering used on product packages that can be shrunk by heat to fit tightly around the package.

Three Ring Binders- binders holding sheets that have been drilled with holes.

Fulfillment- Assembly of multi-part, multi-page materials, ready for mailing or your distribution. From printing to distribution, all under one roof. Also see our direct mailing capabilities.