Trafford publishes soft cover books in perfect-bound format, a type of book binding that uses glue to hold the pages and cover together (typical of most professional books found in stores). We also publish hardcover books in two trim sizes: 5.5" x 8.5" or 6" x 9". We do not publish wire-o, plasticomb, three-ring, nor spiral-bound books.
The chart below lists the binding and paper options available to you at Trafford:
Trim Sizes and Interior Paper Options
Soft Cover Sizes and Options
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Trim Size
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Paper Specifications
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Paper Color
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5" x 8"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White or Crème
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5.5" x 8.5"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White or Crème
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6" x 9"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White or Crème
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7.5" x 9.25"
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50 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White
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8.25" x 11"
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50 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White
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Hardcover Sizes and Options
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Trim Size
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Paper Specifications
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Paper Color
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5.5" x 8.5"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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Crème
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6" x 9"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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Crème
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Color Book Sizes and Options
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Trim Size
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Paper Specifications
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Paper Color
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8.5" x 8.5"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White
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8.5" x 11"
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55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free
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White
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Note: Please carefully consider your final trim size. If you want to change the trim size after the manuscript has been laid out by our designers, you will need to purchase a retech.