Saddle Stitching

Saddle stitching is the preferred binding method for high-volume publications, such as magazines, notebooks, and pamphlets. The page count limit (typically up to 80-96 pages) is dictated by the paper stock's weight to ensure the publication lies flat and remains functional.

Folded signatures are nested within one another and secured with wire staples along the spine. While two staples are standard, custom options like colored wire are also available. A specialized variation is Loop Stitching (Omega Stitch), where the staples form loops that protrude from the spine, allowing the publication to be filed in ring binders without the need for punching holes.

Below are samples of projects bound using the saddle stitching method.

Works tagged with: Saddle Stitching