
Book Binding Options
Book binding comes in many shapes and forms. Choosing the right kind is usually determined by it’s intended use, page count and desired look. Depending on your needs Cascade offers a variety of choices to help bring your next project together.
Saddle Stitched

The most affordable option, Saddle Stitching, is bound together using industrial staples resulting in an inexpensive yet durable binding solution. An excellent choice for mid-sized books. Cascade can accommodate books ranging from 8 to 80 pages. Books on the smaller side will naturally lie flat. This makes it a great option for books where people need to write information or add notes. It is one of the most commonly used binding methods for booklets in use.
Wire-O Binding

Another sturdy option is Wire-O binding. This involves gathering the pages in order, punching square holes along the spine and then securing them with a loop of metal wire that is closed binding everything together. When bound this way the pages can be opened and will lay flat. They can even be folded fully back around to the rear cover. This works great for higher end notepads, recipe books or notebook style projects.
Perfect Binding

Perfect Binding is a method commonly seen in magazines or books. This is where a strong glue is used to hold the gathered pages against the spine of the cover. This is the most expensive of the three options but results in the most professional and high-impact appearance. Usually reserved for a thicker booklet, this style of binding can be unsuitable for thinner, smaller booklets.
Inside Pages

Cascade offers a range of internal stock choices that can best suite your needs. Whether you need gloss options to help your color images pop or are after affordable uncoated stock that allows users to write in your products. Cascade Print Media can help guide you through the rabbit hole of choices that best serve your needs and budget.
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