Lay Flat Binding

Why Lay Flat Binding matters

• Perfect for imagery – Seamless spreads with minimal gutter loss.
• User-friendly – Pages sit open naturally.
• Premium presentation – Ideal for lookbooks, portfolios and brand work.
• Durable – Strong spine construction with excellent longevity.

Creative Lay Flat Binding

• Lay-Flat Sewn - Signatures sewn and mounted to a flexible spine, the most durable option.
• Hinged Lay-Flat - A rigid PUR block glued to a flexible spine strip for clean, flat opening.
• Ota-bound Lay-Flat - Loose spine cover gives the interior block total freedom to open.

What this unlocks for your project

• Photography and art books with uninterrupted double-page spreads.
• Design-led brochures where layout continuity is key.
• Technical manuals where clarity matters.

Tech specs at a glance

• Works best with coated or smooth uncoated stocks.
• Spine construction chosen depending on page count and paper weight.
• Ideal for blocks from 16–200 pages (depending on method).

Design tips

• Avoid critical text across the gutter unless using full lay-flat.
• Heavier stocks give ultra-flat opening but increase thickness.
• Consider soft-touch lamination to elevate the cover feel.