Wire-O Bound Catalogues
Wire-O bound catalogues use a double-loop wire binding that threads through punched holes along the spine, creating a durable, professional catalogue that lies perfectly flat when open and can fold back 360 degrees on itself. This makes Wire-O binding an excellent choice for reference catalogues, technical manuals, price lists, and any publication that users need to consult hands-free.
At Perklets Print, we offer Wire-O binding in a range of wire colours and sizes to match your brand identity. The binding accommodates catalogues from just 10 pages to well over 200 pages, with the wire diameter increasing to match thicker documents. Pages turn smoothly and the binding never warps, cracks, or deteriorates with use.
Wire-O catalogues are particularly popular for product specification guides, training materials, presentation portfolios, recipe collections, and any catalogue that benefits from a lay-flat format. The clean, modern look of the wire coil spine adds a professional, contemporary feel to your publication.
Product Specifications
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Design Guidelines
Supply individual pages as a multi-page PDF. No spine artwork required — the wire replaces the spine. Allow 10mm binding margin on the spine side of each page.
- Bleed area: 3mm bleed on all sides (top, bottom, and outer edge). No bleed needed on the spine/binding edge.
- Crop area: A4 page: 210 x 297 mm. The binding edge will have holes punched approximately 5mm from the edge.
- Safe area: Keep all important content at least 15mm from the binding edge to clear the wire and punch holes. Standard 5mm safe margin on other three sides.
Accepted formats: PDF (preferred), AI, EPS, PSD, INDD (packaged)
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FAQs: Wire-O Bound Catalogues
What is Wire-O binding?
Wire-O binding uses a pre-formed double-loop wire that threads through rectangular holes punched along the spine edge. It creates a durable, professional binding that allows pages to turn smoothly and the catalogue to lie flat or fold back completely.
What wire colours are available?
We stock Wire-O in black, white, silver, and gold as standard. Custom wire colours can be sourced for larger orders — contact us to discuss your requirements.
Can I mix different paper stocks?
Yes, Wire-O binding allows you to mix different paper types and weights within the same catalogue. For example, you could use heavy card for divider pages and lighter stock for content pages.
How many pages can Wire-O accommodate?
Wire-O binding accommodates catalogues from 10 to over 200 pages. The wire diameter is selected based on your page count and paper thickness to ensure smooth page turning.
Is Wire-O binding durable?
Yes, Wire-O is one of the most durable binding methods. The metal wire does not break, warp, or degrade with heavy use, making it ideal for reference materials and catalogues that are consulted frequently.