I am a teacher and this is the only kind of binder on my supply list. I've seen middle school students totally tear up those other binders within the first month because they wanted to save a little money. Still it's not savings if you have to buy a new binder. Staples' Better Binder has yet to break in any of my real world applications. And that's even with the 2 inch binders and papers folders and everything else coming out through 7 periods of class!
I use these all the time for school lesson plans and any required information that is needing a binder. I also create recipe books for bridal shower gifts that I share with family.
My daughter started using this type of binder in 10th grade she has 4 different colors and has been able to use them them for up to 2 years before they need to be replaced. They hold up very well to hard use and do not break or tear at the "seams" like cheaper binders do.
The Better View Binder from Staples is no doubt the best binder and usually lasts the semester for my son. Plastic covers and pockets don't seem to last as long but it is a good binder. I always wait for a coupon or them to go on sale because they are priced a little higher than I feel they should be. That is the reason they don't earn a 5th star. Thank you
I use these for the kids' scrapbook sport scrapbooks. Pop the program report pictures into a sheet protecter and into the binder. Can hold a lot. Also use all the colors - Yellow HS soccer team Blue town soccer team Whiote School Christmas - red trip to Ireland - green.
I use these binders for collecting my genealogy documents such as census information military information and death certificates. Although I get the information online I prefer to keep paper copies. I like these binders because they are stronger than any of the other versions I had originally used. Because they hold a lot the D ring makes it easier to flip the pages when closing. They also have a pocket in front and a slim pocket on the spine to insert a label. They come in several colors.