Types of Binding

Consider thickness, durability, and cost when you choose a binding type. Triton Print & Digital Media offers these finishing methods.

Type	Thickness	Durability	Cost	Typical book type
Comb	3/8" - 2"	Medium	Medium	Occasionally used booklets Training guides Operation manuals Cookbooks
Velo	1/8" - 2"	Medium	Medium	Infrequently used materials Presentations Reports Research papers
Tape	1 1/2" - 2"	Medium	Low	Occasionally used booklets Training manuals
Spiral	Up to 1 1/8"	High	High	Heavily used documentation Manuals Reference materials
Wire-O	Up to 1 1/8"	High	High	Heavily used documentation Manuals Reference materials
Perfect	Up to 2"	High	High and requires additional lead time	Heavily used booklets Reference materials Paperback books Telephone directories

Other finishing methods include:

• Folding
• Lamination
• Padding
• Tabs