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Comb, Wire, or Coil? A Quick Guide to Choosing Your Binding Spine

Stop guessing which binding spine to use. Discover the pros and cons of plastic combs, metal wire, and spiral coils for your next print project.

When you are staring at a pile of printed documents, the binding method you choose changes everything about how the final book feels and functions.

Let’s keep it simple.

Plastic Combs are the everyday heroes. They are the most economical, easy to use, and because they are 21-ring, they allow documents to stay flat. You can also easily add or remove pages later. Perfect for basic office reports and school projects.

Metal Double-Loop Wire is for when you want to impress. It gives a very professional, secure look. Wire-bound books can open a full 360 degrees and lay completely flat, making them amazing for calendars, cookbooks, and architectural drawings.

Plastic Spiral Coils are all about security and flexibility. Once a document is spiraled, pages can’t be pulled out easily. It’s lightweight, comes in great colors, and is ideal for planners, manuals, and notebooks that get tossed into bags every day.

Still torn? Tell us how thick your paper stack is and what the document is for. We’ll tell you exactly which spine to use.