Binding type

Tape Binding

A strip of adhesive cloth or paper tape is wrapped around the spine edge of a stack of sheets and heat-sealed.

Advantages

  • Quick, tidy finish for documents

Limitations

  • Not suitable for books in retail

Best for

  • Reports
  • Proposals
  • Internal documents

Frequently asked questions

How many pages can tape binding hold?
Typically about 10 to 350 pages, depending on paper thickness.
Does tape binding lay flat?
No.
Is tape binding available with print on demand?
Generally no — it is an offset or specialist binding.