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. All MackinBound books are fully guaranteed against defects as long as the purchased ISBNs remain in print.

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.