Common Binding Options
Binding influences the longevity, sensação tátil, and usability of your printed book. With automated Müller Martini and Kolbus casing lines, Xinyi Printing supports both mass commercial runs and artisan finishes.
Capa dura (Casebound)
Rigid 2.0–3.0mm greyboard casing wrapped with printed paper, pano, ou couro. Available in square or round spine.
32–800+ Pages
Encadernação perfeita (EVA)
High-tack hot-melt adhesive secures trimmed pages into a creased cardstock cover. Clean rectangular spine.
48–400 Pages
Explicação de ligação
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
Costura de sela
Nested folded sheets stapled along the spine. Rápido, econômico, 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
Espiral & Fio-O
Pre-punched sheets bound with twin-loop metal or plastic coils. 360-degree full page turnover.
Livros de receitas & PlanejadoresBinding Specifications & Limits
Compare the engineering limits and characteristics of each binding style:
| Binding Style | Contagem de páginas | Min Spine | Lay-Flat Capability | Durability Index | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capa dura (Smyth Sewn) | 32 – 800+ | 6.0 mm | ★★★★☆ (Near Flat) | ★★★★★ (Arquivo) | $$$$ |
| PUR Perfect Bound | 48 – 600+ | 3.0 mm | ★★★☆☆ (Moderado) | ★★★★☆ (Alto) | $$$ |
| Standard EVA Perfect | 48 – 400 | 3.0 mm | ★★☆☆☆ (Stiff) | ★★★☆☆ (Padrão) | $$ |
| Costura de sela | 8 – 64 | N/A (Dobrar) | ★★★★★ (100% Plano) | ★★★☆☆ (Padrão) | $ |
| Children's Board Book | 10 – 36 | 8.0 mm | ★★★★★ (100% Plano) | ★★★★★ (Untearable) | $$$$ |
| Fio-O / Double Loop | 16 – 400+ | N/A (Bobina) | ★★★★★ (360° Turn) | ★★★★☆ (Durável) | $$ |
| Specialty Lay-Flat | 24 – 200 | 4.0 mm | ★★★★★ (180° Panoramic) | ★★★★☆ (Alto) | $$$$$ |
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.