Print and Wiro Binding

Wire binding has a few different names including, spiral binding and comb binding, but essentially these are all the same.

The biggest benefit of a wire bind is the printed document will lay flat, making it easy to use whether printed single or double sided

Our wire binds use either 3:1 pitch (3 holes to every inch) or a 2:1 pitch (2 holes to every inch) depending on the page count

Approx. Max sheet counts

160 sheets – 100gsm Image Impact Plus

120 sheets – 135gsm Nautilus Classic Recycled

120 sheets  – 130gsm Silk / Gloss

100 sheets – 160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated

60 sheets –  300gsm Recycled

55 sheets – 350gsm Uncoated, Gloss & Silk

 Wire bind back covers are a standard black leather grain 250gsm with a clear acetate on the front cover, other options are available

Volume discounts for more than 5, 10 and 20 binds

 Print and wire bind your pages with our flexible options -ordered today, ready today!

  • Standard Sizes A5, A4 & A3
  • Portrait & Landscape orientations
  • Single and double-sided prints
  • 7 different papers/materials
  • 4 cover options
  • Colour and Grey scale option
  • Minimum order 1 sheet and wire bind
  • 2- and 4-Hour services available for those last-minute requirements

If your print and Wire bind is a bespoke size or you would like a large volume please email us info@urgentprinting.co.uk with your requirements

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Description

Wire binding has a few different names including, spiral binding and comb binding, but essentially these are all the same.

The biggest benefit of a wire bind is the printed document will lay flat, making it easy to use whether printed single or double sided

Our wire binds use either 3:1 pitch (3 holes to every inch) or a 2:1 pitch (2 holes to every inch) depending on the page count

Approx. Max sheet counts

160 sheets – 100gsm Image Impact Plus

120 sheets – 135gsm Nautilus Classic Recycled

120 sheets  – 130gsm Silk / Gloss

100 sheets – 160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated

60 sheets –  300gsm Recycled

55 sheets – 350gsm Uncoated, Gloss & Silk

 Wire bind back covers are a standard black leather grain 250gsm with a clear acetate on the front cover, other options are available

Volume discounts for more than 5, 10 and 20 binds

 Print and wire bind your pages with our flexible options -ordered today, ready today!

  • Standard Sizes A5, A4 & A3
  • Portrait & Landscape orientations
  • Single and double-sided prints
  • 7 different papers/materials
  • 4 cover options
  • Colour and Grey scale option
  • Minimum order 1 sheet and wire bind
  • 2- and 4-Hour services available for those last-minute requirements

If your print and Wire bind is a bespoke size or you would like a large volume please email us info@urgentprinting.co.uk with your requirements

We also carry a range of black wires – if you would like to use these on your order, please add a note in the additional notes section. Please note covers are NOT printed

Technical Info

  • To submit artwork, please supply 1 multi-page PDF (single pages not spreads)
  • For pages that are full bleed, Include 3mm bleed on all sides
  • Supply as a CMYK PDF
  • Scale artwork 1:1
  • Documents are punched either 2 holes per inch or 3 holes per inch depending on the page count / thickness of the printed document
  • Wire size selected will be based on the page count / spine sizes include
    • 4 – 3:1 pitch
    • 6 – 3:1 pitch
    • 8 – 3:1 pitch
    • 10 – 2:1 pitch
    • 12 – 2:1 pitch
    • 14 – 2:1 pitch
    • 16 – 2:1 pitch
  • Standard wires are metal and uncoated
  • A3 portrait will use 1 x 297mm wire and 1 x 123mm wire
  • Most print and wire binds are VAT Exempt as bound products – If your print contains space for writing or colouring this may make your item VAT rateable. If this is the case, we will contact you

Paper Info

100gsm Image Impact Plus

A high-quality premium paper with exceptional smoothness for excellent colour reproduction on laser printers, multifunctional copiers and digital production presses.

  • FSC® certified and awarded with European Eco label,
  • Excellent colour reproduction
  • Applications: digital printing, corporate presentations,
  • reports and company communications

 

135gsm Nautilus Classic Recycled

A combination of an authentic recycled paper shade with a strong environmental profile. Nautilus Classic has a unique surface for ink density and sharp detail, it allows double side printing with no show through due to its high opacity.

  • Hybrid Printing Technology
    • Colorlok Technology
    • FSC Recycled Certified
    • EU ecolabel
    • Blue Angel Certification
    • 100% Post-consumer recycled paper
    • 5 Green Star System

 

300gsm Nautilus Classic Recycled Card

A combination of an authentic recycled paper shade with a strong environmental profile. Nautilus Classic has a unique surface for ink density and sharp detail, it allows double side printing with no show through due to its high opacity.

  • Hybrid Printing Technology
    • Colorlok Technology
    • FSC Recycled Certified
    • EU ecolabel
    • Blue Angel Certification
    • 100% Post-consumer recycled paper
    • 5 Green Star System

 

160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated

IMAGE DIGICOLOR Uncoated papers specially developed for colour laser printers, copiers and digital colour presses, this product produces beautiful images and crisp text

  • Excellent level of whiteness
  • High opacity and smoothness
  • High level of stiffness
  • Excellent dimensional stability
  • Tested and approved by leading equipment manufacturers
  • FSC® & EU Eco Label for environmental peace of min

 

130gsm Claro Silk

Claro Silk combines excellent printability with a smooth, Silk finish. This ensures fast and consistent runnability, and excellent folding and converting characteristics.

By combining outstanding whiteness with a unique surface, Claro delivers excellent printability and top-quality results, accurately reproducing colours and contrasts.

 

  • Excellent whiteness
  • Good opacity
  • High bulk, silk finish
  • Provides trouble free, first class printing results

 

350gsm Claro Silk Card

Claro Silk combines excellent printability with a smooth, Silk finish. This ensures fast and consistent runnability, and excellent folding and converting characteristics.

By combining outstanding whiteness with a unique surface, Claro delivers excellent printability and top-quality results, accurately reproducing colours and contrasts.

 

  • Excellent whiteness
  • Good opacity
  • High bulk, silk finish
  • Provides trouble free, first class printing results

130gsm Claro Gloss

Claro Gloss combines excellent printability with a smooth, high gloss finish. This ensures fast and consistent runnability, and excellent folding and converting characteristics.

By combining outstanding whiteness with a unique surface, Claro delivers excellent printability and top-quality results, accurately reproducing colours and contrasts.

 

  • Excellent whiteness
  • Good opacity
  • High bulk, gloss finish
  • Provides trouble free, first class printing results

350gsm Claro Gloss Card

Claro Gloss combines excellent printability with a smooth, high gloss finish. This ensures fast and consistent runnability, and excellent folding and converting characteristics.

By combining outstanding whiteness with a unique surface, Claro delivers excellent printability and top-quality results, accurately reproducing colours and contrasts.

  • Excellent whiteness
  • Good opacity
  • High bulk, gloss finish
  • Provides trouble free, first class printing results

350gsm Super Smooth Uncoated Card

IMAGE DIGICOLOR Uncoated papers specially developed for colour laser printers, copiers and digital colour presses, this product produces beautiful images and crisp text

  • Excellent level of whiteness
  • High opacity and smoothness
  • High level of stiffness
  • Excellent dimensional stability
  • Tested and approved by leading equipment manufacturers FSC® & EU Eco Label for environmental peace of min