Binding
Bindery Department
Friesens bindery department is where the magic happens. This is where printed sheets of paper, ink, cover material, and binding come together to form a beautiful book, magazine, brochure or calendar. Our employee-owners are busy operating every machine from cutters and folders to sewing machines, binding, encasers, and adding the finishing touches such as lamination and other cover decorations. In addition, our specialty department excels at quality handwork when a project requires precision and expertise.
Perfect Binding
Perfect binding, also called adhesive binding, uses hot or cold glue without staples or thread to create a clean, professional finish with varying flexibility.
Layflat Perfect Bound
Layflat perfect binding combines adhesive strength with a flexible spine, allowing pages to open fully and lie flat for an enhanced reading experience.
Quarter Binding
Quarter binding pairs a reinforced spine with contrasting cover materials to create a classic, durable finish often used in premium book designs.
Sewn Binding
Sewn binding uses thread stitching to secure pages, offering exceptional durability and a premium finish ideal for long-lasting, high-use books.
Layflat Sewn
Layflat sewn binding combines thread stitching with a flexible spine, allowing books to open fully and lie flat while maintaining long-term durability.
Saddle Stitch
Saddle stitch binding secures folded sheets with staples along the spine, making it a simple and cost-effective option for thinner booklets and brochures.
Plastic Spiral
Plastic spiral binding uses a flexible coil to hold pages securely, allowing books to lie flat and turn easily for practical, everyday use.
Wire-O
Wire-O binding uses a double-loop wire to hold pages securely while allowing books to open flat, making it ideal for professional and functional designs.
Concealed Wire-O
Concealed Wire-O binding hides the wire spine within a wraparound cover, offering a sleek, professional appearance with the benefit of flat-laying pages.
Semi-Concealed Wire-O
Semi concealed Wire-O binding partially covers the wire spine, offering a balance of sleek design and flat-laying functionality for polished, practical books.
Exposed Binding
Exposed binding reveals the spine and stitching for a distinctive, handcrafted look that blends structural honesty with modern design appeal.