Bound books
Binding styles we offer.
Choose the one that fits how people use your book.
Binding is the most important decision you make when going to print. It determines how the book opens, how long it holds up, and how it feels in your customer's hands.
Coil
Spiral binding, lays flat when open
Saddle Stitch
Folded and stapled, up to 90 pages
Unbound
Loose pages, collated and shipped as a stack
Wire-O
Premium wire-O binding - either in a 3:1 or 2:1 hole pattern depending on book thickness. Under 1/2" 3:1, above 1/2" 2:1
Paper stocks
Five paper stocks.
From everyday to premium.
Paper weight affects how the book feels, how well ink pops, and how long it holds up under daily use. Pick the one that matches your product and your margins.
100lb Gloss Coated
High quality coated gloss. Our heaviest paper, perfect for making photos vibrant and sharp. Great for cookbooks since the coating helps resist daily wear and tear. 148gsm
Single-sided
$0.224
/ sheet
Double-sided
$0.112
/ sheet
24lb Standard
Standard uncoated smooth paper. Great for workbooks, handbooks, and manuals. 60lb text equivalent | 90gsm
Single-sided
$0.118
/ sheet
Double-sided
$0.058
/ sheet
32lb Premium Weight
Higher quality, thicker paper, ultra smooth uncoated. Best for planners and anything that will get heavy use or needs a premium finish. 80lb text equivalent | 118gsm
Single-sided
$0.148
/ sheet
Double-sided
$0.074
/ sheet
80lb Gloss Coated
Mid-weight premium gloss coated paper - excellent for cookbooks! 32lb Equivalent | 118gsm
Single-sided
$0.158
/ sheet
Double-sided
$0.078
/ sheet
Color vs. black & white
All paper stocks are available in full color (+$0.130/page) or black & white (+$0.050/page). You choose per-configuration when you set up your product.
On the roadmap
We're expanding beyond books.
Here's what's coming.
Our goal is to be the one fulfillment partner creators need for everything they want in print. These are the product categories we're actively building out.
Greeting Cards
In developmentSingle cards and multi-packs on heavy card stock. Full color, scored and folded, with envelopes.
Notepads
PlannedGlue-top and chipboard-backed notepads. Great for co-branded merchandise and add-ons.
Bookmarks
PlannedSingle and double-sided bookmarks on heavy cover stock. Easy add-on to any book order.
Sticker Sheets
ResearchingKiss-cut and die-cut sticker sheets. Popular with curriculum creators and planner sellers.
Hardcover Books
Specialty quoting nowCase-bound hardcovers with printed or cloth covers. For a premium anchor product in your catalog.
Calendars
PlannedWire-o bound wall and desk calendars. Full color, standard sizes, printed to order.
Need something not on this list?
We handle custom and specialty print projects through our quoting process. If you can describe it, we can probably produce it — or source it through our production network.
Ready to turn your content
into a physical product?
Free to set up. No monthly fees. No inventory risk. We print every order as it comes in — under your brand, shipped directly to your customer.
Questions? Email creators@cultivateprint.com — we respond fast.