Choosing the Right Binding Cover

Choosing the Right Binding Cover

Choosing the Right Binding Cover

When you've finally finished writing, editing, and printing out your document, the time has come for you to choose an appropriate cover for it. There are a few things you'll want to consider when picking out your cover so you'll be able to choose the one that's just right. Let's take a look at them.

Size. One of the most important considerations is size. Obviously, you wouldn't use a half-letter size cover for a letter-sized document and vice versa. Generally speaking, the one you choose should correspond with the size of your document's pages unless you want to utilize index tabs or desire the elegant look rounded corners offer. Those situations will warrant the use of a slightly larger cover, so try to remember that.

Color. Another thing to think about is color. There are a lot to choose from and unless your work is for personal or creative use, a professional-looking hue is probably the best choice. This is especially true if your company is producing a lot of documents that are going to incorporate your company's name and logo. Choosing complementary colors is a great idea, especially if you're binding your work with a plastic comb or wire or spiral binding element. You don't want the colors to clash because that wouldn't look very good and it will distract from the content of your work.

Paper weight. The weight of the cover you choose matters to some extent. A lot of the ones you can choose from are pretty thick and range from 65 lbs. to 200 lbs. in weight. (A typical piece of paper has a 20 lb. weight.) The weight matters because you want to choose something that's durable so the contents of your book will stay in great shape. (A more durable stock ensures that your work will look good for a long time no matter how often it's handled.) Just keep in mind that you should choose a weight that will give your work the protection it needs while still being able to be run through your printer, if necessary.

Texture. A lot of the covers you can buy are perfectly smooth although there are other textures available. These include leatherette (which looks and feels like leather), linen, and so on. Using textured supplies can make your work stand out, so they're definitely worth some consideration.

Customization. Finally, you can order customized covers if you want. Some of the options you can choose from include foil printing (which is great for your company's name and the title of your work), windows, and offset printing to name a few. If you choose to go this route, the possibilities are endless and you'll undoubtedly create memorable documents.

It's not that hard to choose the right cover for your document. You just need to consider several different things such as size, weight, and color. Or you can choose customization if you want. Now that you know what to look for when choosing binding covers, choosing one that's just right will be easy and you'll be able to put the right finishing touch on your document.

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