Question 1

Why should I have my thesis perfect bound?

Accepted Answer

Perfect binding is the classic choice for bachelor's and master's theses and other final papers.

Robust, affordable, neatly finished and accepted without any issues at most universities.

Question 2

How much does a perfect binding cost?

Accepted Answer

Softcover binding (without clear cover) is available from 9 €.
Perfect binding with clear cover is available from 10 €.
Plus printing costs.

Question 3

Which materials are available for perfect binding?

Accepted Answer

Standard and Premium

We always use continuous wraparound cover materials, so the spine, front and back form one continuous cover.

On request, our bindings can also be fitted with additional hinge tape (depending on your university's requirements, e.g. University of Stuttgart, Aerospace Engineering or Information Technology).
(Adhesive tape along the spine in black, yellow, red, etc.)

Question 4

Which perfect binding options are available?

Accepted Answer

There are two versions to choose from: with a clear cover or with a wraparound cover.
Both are available in Standard and Premium quality.

Perfect binding with clear cover: Your title page is directly visible, so no cover finish is needed. This makes it the simplest and most affordable way to bind your thesis.

Softcover: A wraparound cover is used. To tell front and back apart, we recommend a cover finish. This can be cover printing or laser embossing.

Question 5

In which sizes or formats can I have my thesis bound as a softcover?

Accepted Answer

All our softcover bindings are designed for A4 portrait format as standard.

Do you need your thesis (dissertation) bound in A5?
All our softcover perfect bindings are also available in A5!

Question 6

What finishing options are available?

Accepted Answer

Cover printing: The standard softcover binding can be finished with cover printing. Your title page (or, if you prefer, a simplified version of it) is additionally printed on the cover.
Ideal for dissertations and doctoral theses.

Laser embossing: The premium softcover binding can be finished with laser embossing. It is available in the following variants:
- Laser Embossing Basic: title and name
- Laser Embossing Plus: title, topic and name
- Custom Laser Embossing: university or company logo, title, topic and name, plus any other information that belongs on the cover.

Question 7

How many pages fit into a perfect binding?

Accepted Answer

Up to 240 sheets can be perfect bound without any problems.
This refers to the 100 g/m² paper we use.

Question 8

I have more than 240 sheets. Is binding still possible?

Accepted Answer

If you only have slightly more, your thesis can be printed on 90 g/m² paper. This allows more than 240 sheets.
Alternatively:
You can print the entire thesis double-sided, which halves the number of sheets.
If your thesis must be single-sided: check with your examination office whether only the appendix may be printed double-sided. In most cases, this has worked.
If that isn't possible either, your thesis will need to be bound in two volumes.

Question 9

I need 6 copies (or more)!

Accepted Answer

For cases like this, we offer special, tailored conditions.
Just contact us!

Softcover Binding for Your Thesis

Perfect Binding with Clear Cover

Standard- Softcover

Premium – Softcover

Perfect Binding as a Softcover for Your Thesis

Softcover with Clear Cover

Standard – Perfect Binding with Clear Cover

Premium – Perfect Binding with Clear Cover

Softcover with Wraparound Cover

Standard – Softcover

With cover printing:

Premium – Softcover

With laser embossing:

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