Paper Binding Types

In this article, we’ve tried to cover all the types of paper binding used in our products. We hope it helps you make the right choice. If not, feel free to contact our team — we’re always here to answer your questions.

1. Elastic Band – ideal for up to 10 folded sheets (i.e., 40 pages), with a maximum of 15 sheets (60 pages).

One of the most convenient paper-binding ways to hold the paper menu.
For folded in half sheets only.

Elastic Band

2. Leather Lace – ideal for up to 10 folded sheets (i.e., 40 pages), with a maximum of 15 sheets (60 pages).

One of the simplest and most reliable menu-binding options.
For folded in half sheets only.

Leather Lace

3. Metal Rings or Ring Mechanism – ideal for up to 10-20 sheets (i.e., 20-40 pages), with a maximum of 30 sheets.

An easy-to-use and effective way to keep your menu pages together.
Not compatible with standard office file sleeves.
If you need a cover with plastic sleeves, check out this option: Menu cover with plastic sleeves.

Rings

Ring Mechanism

4. Leather or Brass Plank – designed for 1 to 10 sheets (i.e., 1-20 pages) of regular-weight paper.

A heavyweight paper is not recommended if using more than 1–3 sheets.
If you use more than one heavyweight (cardboard) page, we recommend using creasing for better paper folding.
The paper is binding using Chicago screws. The holes can be made with a standard office hole punch.
Not compatible with standard office file sleeves.
If you need a cover with plastic sleeves, check out this option: Menu cover with plastic sleeves.

Leather Plank

Brass Plank

5. Plastic Sleeves - designed for 8 double-printed or 16 single-printed sheets (i.e.,16 pages)

The standard version includes 8 individual plastic sleeves. Each sleeve can fit 1 double-printed or 2 single-printed sheets.
Additional sleeves can be added if needed (can fit a maximum of 20 sleeves).

Plastic Sleeves

6. Wooden Menu Holder + Wooden, Brass or Leather Plank (Paper with punched holes) – designed for 1 to 5 sheets of regular-weight paper.

A practical and elegant method for menu organization.
A heavyweight paper is not recommended if using more than 1–3 sheets.
If you use more than one heavyweight (cardboard) page, we recommend using creasing for better paper folding.
The paper is bound using Chicago screws.. The holes can be made with a standard office hole punch.

Leather Plank

Wooden Plank

Brass Plank

7. Wooden Menu Holder + Wooden Plank (Paper without punched holes) – designed for 1 to 5 sheets of regular-weight paper, with a maximum of 10 sheets.

A heavyweight paper is not recommended if using more than 1–3 sheets.
If you use more than one heavyweight (cardboard) page, we recommend using creasing for better paper folding.
The paper is binding using Chicago screws. The holes can be made with a standard office hole punch.

Butterfly Screws

Thumb Screws

8. Leather with Button Studs or Chicago Screws – designed for 1 to 5 sheets of regular-weight paper, with a maximum of 10 sheets.

A heavyweight paper is not recommended if using more than 1–3 sheets.
If you use more than one heavyweight (cardboard) page, we recommend using creasing for better paper folding.
The holes can be made with a standard office hole punch.

Button Studs

Chicago Screws

9. Table Tents – designed for 1 to 3 sheets of regular-weight paper.

We recommend using only 1 sheet.
A heavyweight paper is not recommended if using more than 1 sheets.
If you use more than one heavyweight (cardboard) page, we recommend using creasing for better paper folding.

Golden Clip

Chicago Screws

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