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

115 sheets – 140gsm Edixion (Wood Free)

100 sheets – 160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated

95 sheets – 170gsm XEROX COLOTECH+ SILK COATED

55 sheets – 350gsm XEROX COLOTECH+

55 sheets – 350gsm Post Card (Dense Fibre)

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

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

Spiral binding – this is a single plastic coil that is threaded through the punched holes

Comb binding – is similar to our wire binding, but combs are made from plastic and can be broken/damaged easily.

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

115 sheets – 140gsm Edixion (Wood Free)

100 sheets – 160gsm Super Smooth Uncoated

95 sheets – 170gsm XEROX COLOTECH+ SILK COATED

55 sheets – 350gsm XEROX COLOTECH+

55 sheets – 350gsm Post Card (Dense Fibre)

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

Volume discounts for more than 5, 10 and 20 binds

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

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

140gsm Edixion (Wood Free)

Wood free uncoated, quality offset paper for personalised business communications.

Excellent whiteness
Great for writing on
High bulk
High opacity
Consistently smooth surface
Ideal for all long print-runs
Environmentally friendly – ECF pulp, FSC® certified, and EU Eco label. Green Star rating – 4.

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 mind

170gsm XEROX COLOTECH+ SILK COATED

A two-sided silk coated paper that offers near offset print quality from your digital printer. The low gloss finish produces beautiful images and crisp text.

This product is FSC Certified.
Unparalleled performance
Market leading product
Sustainable sourcing
Excellent whiteness
High opacity

350gsm XEROX COLOTECH+

Colotech+ is the benchmark paper for digital colour printing. The uncoated super smooth finish ensures brilliant colour contrast and pin sharp images each and every time.