Common Binding Options
Binding influences the longevity, 触感, and usability of your printed book. With automated Müller Martini and Kolbus casing lines, Xinyi Printing supports both mass commercial runs and artisan finishes.
ハードカバー (Casebound)
Rigid 2.0–3.0mm greyboard casing wrapped with printed paper, 布, または革. Available in square or round spine.
32–800+ Pages
完全なバインディング (エヴァ)
High-tack hot-melt adhesive secures trimmed pages into a creased cardstock cover. Clean rectangular spine.
48–400 Pages
PURバインディング
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
中綴じ
Nested folded sheets stapled along the spine. 速い, 費用対効果の高い, and opens completely flat.
8–64 Pages (Mult. の 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
スパイラル & Wire-O
Pre-punched sheets bound with twin-loop metal or plastic coils. 360-degree full page turnover.
料理本 & プランナーBinding Specifications & Limits
Compare the engineering limits and characteristics of each binding style:
| バインディングスタイル | ページ数 | Min Spine | Lay-Flat Capability | Durability Index | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ハードカバー (Smyth Sewn) | 32 – 800+ | 6.0 mm | ★★★★☆ (Near Flat) | ★★★★★ (アーカイブ) | $$$$ |
| PUR Perfect Bound | 48 – 600+ | 3.0 mm | ★★★☆☆ (適度) | ★★★★☆ (高い) | $$$ |
| Standard EVA Perfect | 48 – 400 | 3.0 mm | ★★☆☆☆ (Stiff) | ★★★☆☆ (標準) | $$ |
| 中綴じ | 8 – 64 | N/A (折り畳み) | ★★★★★ (100% フラット) | ★★★☆☆ (標準) | $ |
| Children's Board Book | 10 – 36 | 8.0 mm | ★★★★★ (100% フラット) | ★★★★★ (Untearable) | $$$$ |
| Wire-O / Double Loop | 16 – 400+ | N/A (コイル) | ★★★★★ (360° Turn) | ★★★★☆ (耐久性) | $$ |
| Specialty Lay-Flat | 24 – 200 | 4.0 mm | ★★★★★ (180° Panoramic) | ★★★★☆ (高い) | $$$$$ |
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.