Common Binding Options
Binding influences the longevity, sensation tactile, and usability of your printed book. With automated Müller Martini and Kolbus casing lines, Xinyi Printing supports both mass commercial runs and artisan finishes.
Couverture rigide (Casebound)
Rigid 2.0–3.0mm greyboard casing wrapped with printed paper, tissu, ou en cuir. Available in square or round spine.
32–800+ Pages
Reliure parfaite (EVA)
High-tack hot-melt adhesive secures trimmed pages into a creased cardstock cover. Clean rectangular spine.
48–400 Pages
Reliure PUR
Advanced polyurethane reactive glue offers 3x pull strength, extreme temperature resistance, and superior lay-flat flex.
Heavy Coated Stock
Flexibound Binding
Combines the lightweight portability of a paperback with the turned-edge sophistication of a casebound book.
64–500 Pages
Couture à cheval
Nested folded sheets stapled along the spine. Rapide, rentable, and opens completely flat.
8–64 Pages (Mult. de 4)
Smyth Sewn (Thread Sewn)
Individual signatures sewn with thread before casing-in. Pages remain intact for decades under heavy use.
Premium Longevity
Children's Board Book
Rigid cardstock spreads mounted back-to-back with non-toxic glue and rounded corners. Tear-resistant & child-safe.
Baby & Toddler Books
Spirale & Wire-o
Pre-punched sheets bound with twin-loop metal or plastic coils. 360-degree full page turnover.
Livres de cuisine & PlanificateursBinding Specifications & Limits
Compare the engineering limits and characteristics of each binding style:
| Style de reliure | Nombre de pages | Min Spine | Lay-Flat Capability | Durability Index | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couverture rigide (Smyth Sewn) | 32 – 800+ | 6.0 MM | ★★★★☆ (Near Flat) | ★★★★★ (Archivage) | $$$$ |
| PUR Perfect Bound | 48 – 600+ | 3.0 MM | ★★★☆☆ (Modéré) | ★★★★☆ (Haut) | $$$ |
| Standard EVA Perfect | 48 – 400 | 3.0 MM | ★★☆☆☆ (Stiff) | ★★★☆☆ (Standard) | $$ |
| Selle cousue | 8 – 64 | N/A (Pli) | ★★★★★ (100% Plat) | ★★★☆☆ (Standard) | $ |
| Children's Board Book | 10 – 36 | 8.0 MM | ★★★★★ (100% Plat) | ★★★★★ (Untearable) | $$$$ |
| Wire-o / Double Loop | 16 – 400+ | N/A (Bobine) | ★★★★★ (360° Turn) | ★★★★☆ (Durable) | $$ |
| Specialty Lay-Flat | 24 – 200 | 4.0 MM | ★★★★★ (180° Panoramic) | ★★★★☆ (Haut) | $$$$$ |
Specialty Binding Styles
Lay-flat Panoramic Binding
Specialty hinge adhesive prevents image loss in the center gutter. Essential for double-spread photography.
Japanese Exposed Stitch
Traditional decorative thread pattern visible across the spine. Ideal for boutique notebooks and art folios.
Loop Stitch Binding
Curved outer wire loops designed to snap straight into 2-ring or 3-ring binder folders without hole punching.