| Book thickness |
| Maximum (sewn or burst) |
60mm |
| Maximum (perfect bound) |
55mm |
| Minimum (any style) |
3mm |
Untrimmed cover length (head to
tail) |
| Minimum |
140mm |
| Maximum |
400mm |
Untrimmed cover width, foredge to
foredge, when opened out flat |
| Minimum |
200mm |
| Maximum |
620mm |
Maximum spine to foredge
untrimmed |
305mm |
Paper Weight |
| Maximum advisable for Perfect Bound
work |
| (grain direction head to tail) |
135 gsm |
| Minimum paper weight for our folders |
60 gsm |
| Minimum recommended weight for 1 x 2pp
sheet |
135 gsm |
However, lower weights can be fed through the
gatherers subject to stock |
Cover Weight (Assuming correct
grain direction) |
| Maximum |
400 gsm |
| Minimum |
130 gsm |
Untrimmed size for
Sewing |
| Minimum |
150 x 75mm |
| Maximum |
420 x
305mm |