The front and back of the Kokuyo Binder MP are both completely clothbound. The spine features a metal fixture for labeling. The binder's clamps are designed to open in two steps. The binder lies flat when open, which facilitates writing and reading. In addition, its multi-hole design prevents bound papers from tearing. The binder is very durably constructed. The core material in the covers is sturdy paperboard. The surfaces are clothbound, and the edges are protected by metal trimming.