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Saddle stitching

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounCommon term

In graphic design, saddle stitching means: Binding folded sheets with wire staples through the centre fold.

In Turkish: tel dikiş

How it is used

Use for the binding method; suitability depends on thickness and production constraints.

Example sentences

  1. We chose saddle stitching for the short exhibition booklet.

    The staples fasten nested sheets through their shared fold.

  2. The thicker revision needs a new quote for saddle stitching.

    Adding pages can change the feasibility and cost of the binding.

Common collocations

  • saddle stitching
  • wire saddle stitching
  • print-readyDescribes a final file that meets the printer's requirements and can go straight to press, with correct size, bleed, colour mode, image resolution and fonts.
  • proofA trial version of a design, on paper or as a PDF, that the designer and client check carefully for mistakes and colour before the full print run starts.

More terms: Print Production

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