{"id":704,"date":"2019-07-09T22:37:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T22:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/?p=704"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:43:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:43:03","slug":"when-to-order-pur-perfect-bound-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insights.printivity.com\/when-to-order-pur-perfect-bound-books","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Choose PUR Perfect Binding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When ordering a printed book project, one of the most important decisions is what kind of binding to select. The appropriate choice depends on what type of book you are printing and the impact you want to make on readers. If you want to order a softcover book, then consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/books\/pur-perfect-bound-books\">PUR perfect binding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/landing\/insights\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"256\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BannerPostcards-1024x256.png?resize=1024%2C256&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Get 20% off your first order at Printivity banner ad\" class=\"wp-image-2647\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nis PUR binding? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This\ncommon, and very popular, binding method for softcover books that uses\ntraditional glue binding methods, but with a premium glue, PUR. With perfect\nbinding, the cover and the pages are glued together at the spine of the book.\nThe pages and the cover are then trimmed to the exact same size in order to\ncreate perfect edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PUR\nstands for \u201cpolyurethane reactive adhesive.\u201d This remarkably strong and pliable\nadhesive is what makes PUR binding the best choice for softcover books. PUR is\nthe most durable bookbinding glue on the market, outperforming Ethylene Vinyl\nAcetate (EVA) and other types of adhesives used in traditional perfect binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks\nto the strength of its adhesive, PUR binding provides many important benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PUR\nis more flexible than other adhesives. This allows the book to be opened wide\nor pressed down without the glue cracking at the spine \u2013 a very useful feature\nwith softcover books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PUR\nhas higher resistance to page pull-out \u2013 up to 50% more than EVA adhesive. Once\na book is bound with PUR adhesive, the pages have a stronger hold at the spine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PUR\ncan adhere to many different substrates (the base material that the project is\nprinted on), ranging from recycled paper, ink and varnish to UV-coated or\naqueous-coated stock and mylar. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/books\/pur-perfect-bound-books\" style=\"background-color:#ef4129\">Get Instant Quotes &#8211; Custom PUR Perfect Bound Book Printing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PUR\ndoesn\u2019t require as much adhesive as EVA and other types of glue to firmly bind\nthe cover and pages. Using less glue causes less distortion of the spine\u2019s\nshape, thereby producing a nice square appearance. Another advantage of using\nless glue means it is less likely for the glue to appear on the inside cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlike\nother adhesives, PUR\u2019s structural integrity doesn\u2019t deteriorate in extreme hot or\ncold temperatures. It holds up well in environments as low as -40\u00ba to as high\nas&nbsp;200\u00ba Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is PUR binding used\nfor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PUR\nbinding is ideal for any type of perfect binding. It provides a clean and\nelegant glue bind that looks good while providing a quality reading experience.\nIts strength and durability make it the best choice for regular softcover\nperfect binding. PUR perfect binding is ideal for books that need to withstand\na lot of handling, such as yearbooks, catalogs, magazines, manuals, children\u2019s\nbooks and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PUR perfect binding is also the method of choice when you have a large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/how-do-you-count-pages-in-a-booklet-for-printing\">page count<\/a> book. The strong glue makes it ideal for \u201chow to\u201d books, catalogs, yearbooks, coffee table books and other showcase pieces that need the highest quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes PUR binding better\nthan EVA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/pur-binding-vs-eva-binding\">EVA glue<\/a> was the go-to adhesive in the print binding industry, and is still widely used today. It costs less than PUR, has a short set time, and can be used in many applications. Plus, the properties of the glue allow it to be re-melted, which minimizes waste during the production process. However, when it comes to the performance of the binding, PUR comes out far ahead.<br> <br>Since its introduction in 1989, PUR adhesive has become the leading choice within the binding industry. It requires the same application process as EVA \u2013 creating fiber to prepare the spine for application of the glue. Once applied, PUR undergoes a chemical reaction that enables it to bond to the fiber at the molecular level, a key factor in the strength and flexibility of the glue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\nof the biggest benefits of PUR glue is that it requires less glue than EVA, yet\nstill produces a stronger, more flexible bond. Using less adhesive makes it\npossible to achieve a square spine even on books with very low page counts. It\nproduces a more visually appealing final product (partly because PUR is clear,\nwhereas EVA is amber or white). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/books\/pur-perfect-bound-books\" style=\"background-color:#ef4129\">Get Instant Quotes &#8211; Custom PUR Perfect Bound Book Printing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important difference is that EVA is designed to be reactivated when heated. As a result, a book bound with EVA can re-melt in an environment of extreme heat. It can also become brittle and crack in too cold of temperatures. In contrast, PUR can\u2019t be reactivated once it sets. This gives it the ability to hold up in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a flexibility standpoint, EVA can\u2019t be used with as many different paper types as PUR. It works well with standard and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/the-difference-between-uncoated-gloss-and-matte-paper-finishing\" class=\"broken_link\">uncoated paper<\/a> stocks. However, PUR is the better choice for heavily coated stocks, wrong-direction grains, heavy ink coverage, and other materials that are hard to bind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The #1 choice for perfect binding\nprojects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the best answer to the question \u201cWhat is PUR binding?\u201d is this: PUR is the most versatile and durable print binding adhesive in use today. It works well for all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/designing-perfect-bound-books\">perfect bound<\/a> book projects. It can be used with any type of ink or paper stock, allowing the widest variety of paper and finishing options. And it provides a lasting bind for books ranging from low to high page counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nquality and durability are at the top of your binding requirements, and you want\na soft cover book that looks great and stands the test of time in any\nenvironment, be sure to ask for PUR perfect binding from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/\">Printivity<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Still not convinced that\nPUR is the right choice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Printivity customer service department will help you decide if PUR perfect bounds books is the right choice for your project. Contact us at <a href=\"tel:18776495463\">1-877-649-5463<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:service@printivity.com\">service@printivity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When ordering a printed book project, one of the most important decisions is what kind of binding to select. 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