Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books Reviews

What are Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books?Perfect bound book is the ideal choice for those who want a professional and sleek look for their publications. This popular binding method is perfect for novels, textbooks, magazines, catalogs, manuals, and luxury brochures providing a clean and modern look that's sure to impress.  Crafted with precision and care, perfect bound books are made by gathering the pages together and gluing them to the spine using a strong adhesive. This creates a sturdy and durable binding that can withstand frequent use and handling. The cover of the book is then wrapped around the glued spine, creating a flat edge that looks clean and polished. This sleek finish not only looks professional but also makes it easy to stack and store multiple books on a shelf.When to print Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books?Perfect bound offers an appealing combination of aesthetics and quality and it is ideal for high page count. Perfect bound books are versatile and can be customized to fit your specific needs. Whether you need a few copies or a large print run, this binding method is cost-effective and efficient. Plus, with the ability to add custom covers, images, and graphics, you can create a truly unique and personalized product. Overall, perfect bound books are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, professional bookbinding method.  Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books Paper optionsUncoated paperUncoated text paper is also known as book or offset paper. This thinner, lightweight stock is often used for publication interiors, novels, notebooks, and planners. It feels like the texture of regular printer paper. You're touching the paper fibers directly, since there's no additional coating over that matte paper surface. Uncoated paper does not have the shine of gloss or the smoothness of silk paper. The matte effect of uncoated makes reading and writing much easier. But, at heavier weights of paper stock it can feel very high-end and luxurious. With the right design, and using high-quality printing techniques, uncoated paper creates a matte effect that many people tend to prefer. A smooth uncoated finish makes the thicker 100 lb. Uncoated Cover perfect for booklet covers, as well as brochures or postcards that need to be written on. It is best for light coverage artwork, as bright colours and images tend to look muted.Gloss paperGloss text paper has a shiny coating that reflects the light. It is best used on full colour designs that have bright solids, photographs or bold patterns. Gloss paper reflects the light well, making the printed colours appear more vivid and vibrant. But, note that it also makes pages of text more difficult to read. This is a very popular stock for brochure printing, catalogs, calendars, etc. It is not the best choice if you need to write on the pages. 100lb Gloss Cover is perfect for the covers of catalogs and booklets as the gloss finish is ideal for images, bold patterns, and bright colours. This stock is designed to fold cleanly and provide structure for a softcover book.Silk paperSilk finish of Silk Text Paper is somewhere between a gloss and a matte finish. It has a slight sheen to it, but without the mirror-like shine of full gloss. It often feels noticeably softer and smoother. It provides an excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography. Unlike gloss, you can write on silk paper, but not as easily as on uncoated paper. With a silky matte finish and a stiff, heavy feel, 100 lb. Silk Cover is an excellent choice for the covers of catalogs and booklets, postcards, and other promotional items.FSC/SFI Certified papers Rolland Enviro™ Smooth is reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an eco-friendly alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and other promotional pieces. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint possible.Rolland Enviro™ Satin is unmatched uncoated hybrid paper that offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. You can use it for high-end magazines and publications, promotions, and all other documents with vivid colours and details.  Husky® Opaque Smooth is high-quality paper that comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals.Finishing optionsWhen it comes to books, finishing options only apply to outside cover. Available options are offered based on your paper choice. Lamination makes the cover tear-resistant, more durable and water-resistant. Having a cover laminated allows you to use the books more and prevents creasing, staining and sun damage. Matte lamination gives an elegant and sophisticated finish, with a more natural look. Velvet finish adds a flexible look and feel. It softens colors and reduces contrast, giving an overall lighter appearance. Gloss lamination often makes writing and pictures appear more crisp and vibrant. Gloss UV is a very high gloss finish. This coating will make high-contrast images and photographs “pop” on printed pieces. AQ Coating is a gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating that provides additional gloss and protection, and can be written on with a ballpoint pen.Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books Specifications Book Orientation Portrait / Landscape / Square Book Size Up to 9 x 12 rectangle / Up to 9 x 9 square Page Count From 8 to 400 pages Paper Weight 60 lb. / 70 lb. / 80 lb. / 100 lb. Paper Options Uncoated text / Gloss text / Silk text / Smooth text / Satin text / Uncoated cover / Gloss cover / Silk cover / Smooth cover Colour Options CMYK printing (full colour) / Black ink only Print Process Offset printing / Digital printing Sustainability Recyclable / 100% recycled paper options / FSC certified paper options / SFI certified paper options Binding Perfect binding (soft cover) Finishing Options Gloss lamination / Matte lamination / Velvet lamination / Gloss UV / Gloss AQ / Matte AQ We are Eco-FriendlyLooking for an eco-friendly option that doesn't compromise on style? With FSC-certified and recycled paper options, you can finally have it all - stunning, sustainable materials that are perfect for any responsible business looking to minimize their environmental impact. By choosing these eco-friendly materials, you can show your commitment to sustainability without sacrificing quality or aesthetics. These papers look fantastic and have a minimal impact on the environment, making them the perfect choice for any eco-conscious brand.Produced in CanadaWe take great pride in producing top-notch books right here in Canada. While we can deliver worldwide, our local production allows us to be a reliable partner for businesses in Canada. Our clients in the entire North America can expect fast turnaround times and quick delivery.Need Help With the Artwork for Your Books?Have our expert design team work with you on creating the books that best suits your company and branding.Save Time and MoneyWorking with our design experts ensures your file will be print-ready from the beginning, avoiding extra costs and delays due to incorrect files.Your Own Design TeamHave our design experts help you in every stage of your book design - from ideas to design and printing.Easy CommunicationEasy-to-use online proofing app enables you to communicate directly with our graphic designer, add comments and request edits, which makes the process smooth and enjoyable.