MackinBounds can expand your budget by eliminating the cost of replacing worn out paperbacks and increasing the number of true library-bound titles in your collection. Actual MackinBound per-book costs are much less than the publisher’s library and trade bindings and consistently lower than Bound to Stay Bound, Perma-Bound, FollettBound and other prebinders.

MackinBounds are guaranteed to provide high-volume circulations and against manufacturing defects of any kind — no questions asked. If you ever have to replace a MackinBound, just give us the barcode number on the book, and we will send you a brand new book fully cataloged and processed with the same barcode.

MackinBounds are manufactured by Mackin employees — who together have over 150 years of experience — in our Topeka, Kansas, Mackin-owned-and-operated bindery facility. Full control of our bindery allows us to maintain the highest standards of manufacturing quality and service.

Sewn MackinBounds are manufactured with high-strength polyester thread, and glued MackinBounds feature a durable double-fan binding. We use only PVA cold glue, which is very flexible and will not crack over time. All spines are built with flexi-board, keeping the spine flat and easy to read.

High-density binderboard (88 point thickness) is used to construct MackinBound covers, meeting strength specifications for Class A library binding.

Acid-free, non-yellowing end sheets, easy-to-clean laminate covers and the highest quality materials (we do not use lead-based products or toxic glues) make MackinBounds 100% safe for your students and staff.