This binder doesn't come apart at the seems. I used to replace binders every quarter. With this binder my kids end up wanting a new color long before the binder wears out. Well worth the few extra dollars.
I use binders in my classroom to hold papers that I may need to write on (while inside the binder still). The curved spine of this binder makes it “rock” so I couldn’t use it for what I needed. I returned them. However if you are looking for a sturdy binder this would probably be a good option. It does seem like it is made much better than “regular” binders.
This is great binder. It is sturdy but light has easy-to-open-and-close rings and has an attached closable plastic pocket on the inside of the cover. A great value.