Booklet Printing

Which binding should I choose? Perfect Bound, Saddle Stitched, Hardback or Wiro? Bound?

Saddle Stitched – Our most affordable option, ideal for Brochures and Booklets with lower page counts. Saddle Stitching involves layering each page on top of one another and stitching down the middle. You can order saddle stitched brochures with page counts as low as eight, but we only offer them with up to 64 pages. Any more than that causes your booklet to appear puffy. Another form of binding would be recommended for higher page counts. You can order saddle stitched booklets in quantities from 25 – 100,000 in increments of one. We offer custom sizes as well as standard sizes. You can order a sample of these, complete with your own artwork.

Perfect Bound – These are available with 40 – 240 printed pages. The pages are glued together at the spine, which allows for more pages than a saddle-stitched booklet. The minimum quantity you can order is 1 up to 10,000. They are available custom-sized so you can design them to your own requirements. Perfect bound brochures are great for a creative design, and their strong, flexible thermal glue means they’re built to last. Need a hand supplying your artwork? Our how to guide walks you through the process, and for selecting your spine width our handy calculator will make sure you get it right.

Hardback – Also known as hardcover book printing. These are our most premium printed books. Available in A4 and A5 portrait and landscape or 210mm square. We offer hardback printing with 40 – 400 pages and in quantities of 25 – 1000. The minimum spine width available is 9mm. Choose to add either matt or gloss lamination to the cover. Ideal for the likes of academic yearbooks and souvenirs.

Wiro Bound – Wiro Bound Booklet printing is exactly as it sounds. A spiral wire is looped around the pages to bind the book and keep it secured. They can be printed in quantities of 25 up to 1000 and with a choice of 3 wire colours. Black, silver or white.  We often see these printed as business reports, branded notepads and anything that needs to lie flat, such as workbooks. Wiro booklets contain 8 – 180 pages. 

What's the difference between a booklet and a brochure?

These terms are often used interchangeably, but we would suggest that it depends on the content, page count and binding.  A booklet or brochure may contain the same information, but how you want to present it is key.  8- 64 pages could be a simple, cost-effective stapled booklet (also called a saddle-stitched booklet).  If your content is longer, you should opt for a perfect-bound option, which has a strong, glued spine and can accommodate 40-240 pages. 

Alternatively, if it's a piece of communication that isn't even 8 pages, you could easily opt for a folded leaflet.

Is there a difference between a book and a booklet?

The only difference is the size and page count as "let" as a suffix refers to a diminutive version of a noun.  In this way, you could say anything that isn't the thickness of War & peace could be referred to as a booklet. We would even count magazines and catalogues as a type of booklet for printing purposes.

What support is available for Brochure and Booklet printing?

Our Blog articles are a wonderful place to start if you’re new to printing booklets and brochures. We offer three different artwork services to support your efforts. "File Check" is free.  We can design your entire book for you (at an additional cost), and we have a self-service Book Hub for FAQs, help, inspiration and guides.

I found cheap booklets elsewhere, will you price match?

We do offer price match on saddle stitched booklets.  Just let us know a few details on the booklet page and we will come back to you fast.

What are your booklet delivery times?*

Production begins as soon as your order is confirmed and any artwork is approved. We strive to meet the estimated delivery timeframe provided; however, please note that occasional delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances with couriers, which are beyond our control.

Can you help me lay out my brochure?

Yes, we can.  We have several levels of artwork support from a quick sense check to a full pre-print analysis and layout fix. Find out more here artwork services.

What is the purpose of a booklet?

A booklet is the very best way to set out a lot of information.  We see booklets being used as magazines, newsletters, annual reports, product information, recipes, orders of service, medical journals or academic journals.  A booklet is a catch-all term for any type of book-style communication.

Do you have a minimum quantity of booklets for print?

No, we start from just one book if that's all you need.  We offer booklet printing in quantities right up to 100,000. remember that the more you order, the cheaper the cost per unit becomes.  Each product offers different quantities so make sure to select the right option for you. Some of our booklets are customisable in size, so you'll even have control over your dimensions too. 

Which edge are booklets bound on?

All booklets are bound on the left-hand side when closed. The binding edge depends on the booklet’s orientation:

• Square example: 148mm square booklet will measure 148mm in height and 296mm in width when opened. It is bound on the left edge (148mm side).
• Landscape example: A6 landscape booklet will measure 105mm in height and 297mm in width when opened. It is bound on the short edge (105mm side).
• Portrait example: A6 portrait booklet will measure 148mm in height and 210mm in width when opened. It is bound on the long edge (148mm side).

Do you offer special finishes?

Yes, we offer Spot UV as a special finish option for our saddle-stitched booklets.

If you're interested in other finishes, such as embossing, or have a specific look in mind, please reach out to our sales team—they’ll be happy to help you explore the best options for your project.

Do you crease 170gsm silk covers for booklets?

Yes, we crease 170gsm silk covers before folding to minimise cracking on the spine. If you're not laminating the cover, we recommend avoiding large areas of dark colour, as these are more likely to crack even with creasing. For the best finish, consider lighter colours or adding lamination.

On an 8-page booklet, how many sides are there?

An 8-page booklet is made up of 8 printed sides – Page1 (cover), Page 2-7 (inside pages), Page 8 (back page)

Are printed brochures still effective?

Yes, of course!  The internet is awesome but many people prefer to hold something in their hands to flip through and read.  Brochures communicate differently to an online search. There's little risk of people being persuaded to click on the next link with a book - only to turn the page.  They are also a great way to encourage upselling, sign-ups, offers, price matching or quotes. A simple search entry online cannot communicate fully.