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type: faq
title: "How does coil binding compare to saddle stitch and perfect binding?"
description: "Coil binding is the most function-first of the three methods. Its standout trait is that coil-bound books lay completely flat and fold all the way around,"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# How does coil binding compare to saddle stitch and perfect binding?

Coil binding is the most function-first of the three methods. Its standout trait is that coil-bound books lay completely flat and fold all the way around,

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