Because the spirals allow the pages to rotate 360 degrees, Spiral Binding is perfect for applications where it is advantageous for the reader to be able to open the book flat and have it stay open, or even opened 360 degrees and held in one hand. This could be for manuals, handbooks, guide or map books, planners, or other such uses.

Page counts can range from 8 to 400 pages, as the spiral is available in many sizes. Also, the binding can be either the top or the left

Because the spiral is made of plastic and does not have any sharp edges, it can be a slightly safer option for applications to be used by children, or in situations where metal is not appropriate or possible. The spiral is also reasonably flexible, meaning it will "bounce back" into its original shape if something heavy is placed onto it, and will withstand rougher handling than other types of binding.

Finally, Spiral Binding can accommodate section tabs, however, a custom quote would have to be done for the exact number and positioning of the tabs required, due to the range of options.