Wire-bound booklets combine function, style and luxury. Order wire-o binding for formal, professional presentations.
Custom wire-o book printing offers an attractive, functional solution that's sure to turn heads and impress. This sturdy metal binding will make you glad you avoided the plastic, glue and staples, and gave your audience something flashy that they'll be thrilled to take home.
What is Wire-O Binding?
Unlike spiral binding (which is a coil shape), the metal wire is formed into many small, individual loops. These loops are hooked into the binding holes and mechanically squeezed/clamped together with the "seam" inside the back cover.
When presentation takes priority, wire-o bound books take the lead!
Wire-o book binding is second-to-none for formal presentations which need to look professional and attractive. While spiral, perfect and saddle-stitch binding all have their strengths, none quite offer the same versatility and sophistication as a metal wire. And with several colors and tons of sizes available, you can easily customize your wire-bound books to match each project's unique requirements.
Please note that wire-o binding is not recommended for books with high pages counts if readers will be flipping pages all the way around the back 360°, as this may bend the wire binding and cause sheets to come loose. For the most durable book binding which can be flipped 360°, we recommend spiral binding instead.
Business Reports Portfolios Planners Custom Journals Product Manuals Food/Drink Menus Community Directories Hotel Guides
The metal book bindings come in several color options:
These custom wire-o book binding options pair great with our wide range of cover materials, including heavy covers, colored vinyl, translucent and frosted plastic (clear and colored). Start plugging in your book printing specifications on the order form to see all these great wire-o bound book options.
See Wire-o Binding in Action: Watch this short video on how we assemble wire-o bound books.
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Binding Margin For wire-o bound books, the binding will go into the page approximately .25". To make sure you don't have any content that goes into or is too close to the binding, we recommend at least a .5" binding margin. If you are worried how the margins on your book will look, we recommend ordering a hard copy proof first before we print all of your books.
Page Numbers If you have page numbers in your file and are printing double sided, it is recommended to have alternating page numbers so they stay on the outer edges of the book. If you have your page numbers all on the left or right side of your pages, then half of the page numbers will be in near the binding of the book making it hard to navigate. For a professional look when printing double sided, alternate the location of the page numbers.
Wire-o Book Templates ZIP files contain templates in JPG, EPS and Illustrator formats.
Size No Bleed Bleed 8.5" x 11" ZIP ZIP 8.5" x 11" Landscape ZIP ZIP 8.5" x 5.5" ZIP ZIP 8.5" x 5.5" Landscape ZIP ZIP 8.5" x 14" Landscape ZIP ZIP 6" x 9" ZIP ZIP 6" x 9" Landscape ZIP ZIP 7" x 8.5" ZIP ZIP 7" x 8.5" Landscape ZIP ZIP 4.25" x 5.5" ZIP ZIP 4.25" x 5.5" Landscape ZIP ZIP 6.625" x 10.25" ZIP ZIP
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Wire-o Bound Book FAQ Common questions and answers about wire booklet binding: Is wire-o or spiral book binding better?
While spiral binding is typically more affordable and long-lasting, metal wire-o binding offers a visual and touch sensation that can't be imitated. As for which is "better," this often comes down to the overall needs and purposes of your project, as well as personal taste.
We wrote a helpful guide that goes over all these considerations to help you make the right choice between wire and spiral binding. Click here to read it now.
Is wire-o bound book printing affordable?
We offer many budget-friendly options across all our printing and binding services. That said, many different variables go into each job's price calculation, so it's hard to generalize which book binding option is most affordable in all cases. But typically, wire-o binding has a lower cost than spiral binding. Compared to perfect binding, wire-o is often (but not always) less expensive.
How much margin is needed for the wire binding?
Binding holes are punched about 0.28" from the binding edge. Align your content from that point to ensure your margins are even and content is centered.
How thick can you print a wire-o bound booklet?
The exact number of pages depends on what paper you choose. On our lightest paper, 300 pages (including covers) can be ordered. Our automated price calculator will inform you if your page count is too high.
Can you make custom-sized books? Sure! Just choose the next standard size up on the dropdown menu, then click Need a Custom Size and enter your book dimensions. The calculator will update your book price automatically.
Will I receive a digital proof before you print my books?
In most cases, we do not automatically send a digital proof, so please request this in the notes if desired. In this case, we will send a link to your proof on our website, which displays it like a book — with the pages on the left and right and binding in the middle — so you can make sure everything looks correct with the sequencing and left-to-right orientation.
But there are some cases in which we must send a proof and receive approval before we can print:
Files which are not JPG, PNG or PDF Any time you request file edits If we happen to notice something that doesn't look right Can you mail out my books?
Yes! Simply click Bulk Mailing on the order form and choose "Mail in Padded Envelopes." Upload your mailing list with your print files at checkout. We will print, bind and mail each book in a padded envelope. Books are typically delivered by USPS within 3-5 business days of us handing them off to them. The exact USPS service used will depend on each book's weight. Please note that this service may not include tracking information.
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