Saddle+Stitch+Binding

=Saddle Stitch Binding =

**Saddle Stitch Bindin****g** is the process commonly used to bind small publications.



Index:

 * General Binding
 * Saddle Stitch Definition
 * Process
 * Common Uses
 * Advantages
 * Disadvantages
 * See also
 * Resources

General Binding:
General binding is the simply the process of binding many pages together in an organized way. Some types of binding include perfect binding, plastic comb binding, three ring binding, case binding and saddle stitch binding.

Saddle Stitch Definition:
Saddle stitch binding is a method that secures loose prints or folds with a stitch or staples down the spine. This process has also been referred to as saddle-stapling or "booklet making". media type="youtube" key="eeiEnz1fuYU" width="296" height="245" align="right"

Process:
To create the saddle stitch binding, pages are printed on all four sections of the folded sheet. They are then stacked with any other printed sheets in chronological order and stapled on the fold line, or saddle. The staple is accomplished on a machine that cuts staples from a roll of wire. The staples are then inserted onto the fold line of the pages. Saddle stitch booklets commonly use either a standard cover or self cover. Standard cover use a thicker paper for its cover where self cover uses the same type paper through out the booklet. For a video on how it's done see the youtube video //Saddle Stitching://

Common Uses:
There are many common uses for saddle stitch binding. This type of binding can hold 2-20 sheets of paper resulted in a maximum of approximately 64-128 pages. The most common uses for saddle stitch is brochures, reports, little books/booklets, plans, manuals, comics, small catalogues, calendars, and magazines.

**Advantages:**
There are many benefits in choosing saddle stitch binding over the others. First off this type of binding is the cheapest choice for producers who want to print hundreds of their product. It also has a great turn around time, which means its good for on demand orders. This type of binding allows for different sizes from hand/pocket size to the map. It also does not add the weight of a cover and can be mailed easily as well as hole punched to be inserted into a binder.

Disadvantages:
The disadvantages with choosing to use saddle stitch binding is that there is a maximum of 128 pages of thin paper and 64 pages of heavier paper. You also run into the problem of “ page creep ”. Page creep happens when the out pages are shorter then the inner pages because they are layer inside each other. This means that the inner pages do not have as much room for design and information. Another disadvantage is that there is a crease which could potentially loose text or images.

**See also:**

 * [|Spiral Wire Binding]
 * [|Plastic Comb Binding]
 * [|Side Stitched Binding]
 * [|Case Bound]
 * [|Perfect Binding]
 * [|Double Wire Binding]
 * [|Post Binding]