When it comes to producing books that are practical, visually appealing, and cost-effective, perfect bound books take the lead. Softcover printing, or perfect binding, is a widely used method that glues the pages to the spine, creating a seamless and professional finish.
Some of the most popular perfect bound books include:
- Employee Handbooks: Essential for organizations to communicate policies, procedures, and expectations, perfect bound employee handbooks are easy to distribute, update, and handle and ensure that employees have access to crucial information in a user-friendly format.
- Manuals: Whether it’s product manuals, instructional guides, or user manuals, perfect binding offers a sturdy and attractive solution. With the ability to accommodate a significant number of pages, these manuals are easy to read and reference.
- Pricelists: Perfect bound pricelists are excellent for businesses that frequently update their product or service offerings. The flexibility of softcover printing allows for cost-effective reprints, keeping pricing information current and readily available.
- Textbooks and Educational Books: Perfect binding is an increasingly popular choice for textbooks and educational materials. It allows for larger page counts, making it possible to include extensive content and illustrations, ensuring students have all the necessary materials for their learning journey.
Benefits of Softcover Printing
Perfect bound printing offers several plusses for future publishers:
- Affordability: Softcover printing is cost-effective, making it suitable for both small print runs and large-scale productions.
- Versatility: The flexibility in page count allows for accommodating various types of content, making it ideal for different book genres and applications.
- Professional appearance: Perfect bound books offer a professional, yet approachable aesthetic, making them appealing to readers and users.
- Durability: Softcover books are resilient and durable, perfect for books that undergo frequent handling or reference.
Gasch Printing specializes in printing perfect bound books. Our team uses both EVA and PUR glue in our binding process, with the latter being leveraged to create a more flexible and durable binding with coated sheets. Customers can choose from three different types of lamination —gloss, matte, and soft-touch—to give their book the right look and feel.
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