PUR Bound Books
PUR Bound, or perfect bound books, are an outstanding solution for durable, professional presenting books with a glued spine, ideal for large page counts.
PUR Bound Book Printing - professional books with glued spine
PUR Bound books are outstanding solution for volume run books over approx. 80+ printed pages, with a durable glued spine and option to have a design / text on the spine, especially for larger page counts. These books are ideal for novels, paperback books, yearbooks, research publications, journals, annual reports, and more.
We can produce PUR bound books in a range of stocks and finishes.
What is PUR Binding?
PUR bound books use a flexible adhesive called polyurethane resin (PUR) that bind together trimmed pages with an outer cover spread. Unlike traditional perfect binding EVA glue, PUR adhesive is a far stronger bond.
Which Binding Option is Best?
We produce books both PUR Bound, as well as saddle stitched. As to which option is better comes down to a few factors.
PUR bound (glued spine) books are ideal for:
- Page counts 80pp and over
- Larger quantities
- Longer turnarounds (usual turnaround from quote acceptance and print ready artwork provision and quote approval, is 7-10 business days)
- Books that do not need to lay flat - such as novels, reports, portfolios, catalogues
- Books that need to be long lasting
- Books where staples on the spine are not desired, and a more traditional looking glue bound book is required.
Saddle Stitching (stapled spine) books are ideal for:
- Page counts up to or below 80pp
- Budget conscious projects
- Low quantities
- Fast turnaround requirements (depending on specs, these can be produced in as little as 1 business day)
- Books that need to lay / open up more flat.
How to set up a PUR Bound book for print
When it comes to the set up of these books, there is special consideration required for the covers and the first and last pages. This is due to how the book is produced and the need for Ink free, or glue trap margins (white/no colour areas), to ensure the glue binds to the stock on the spine and cover hinges. The spine width will need to be calculated based on stock and page count, and the covers outside and inside are to be supplied as a spread with ink free areas.
Don't worry - we have a tutorial that you can follow and you can use Adobe programs, Affinity or Canva to set up: PUR Bound Book Set Up Tutorial.
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