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Saddle stitchNeat, precision saddle stitching (stapling) throughout your booklets and brochures.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperA smooth, natural matt finish for a clean, classic look
Recycled paperA rustic matt finish made from recycled fibres
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Booklet Printing
Quantity: x25 | Paper Size: A5 (148 x 210mm) | Orientation: Portrait | Cover Colour: Full Colour | Number Of Pages(including Cover): 8 Pages (Includes cover) | Binding Type: Saddle Stitch | Duplex: Yes | Print Settings: Small Format Flat Products | Inner Paper Weight: 170gsm | Inner Paper Stock: Silk | Inner Colour: Full Colour | Inner: Yes | Cover Paper Weight: 170gsm | Cover Paper Stock: Silk | Cover Lamination: None | Cover: Yes |
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Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Matt laminationFor a sophisticated, softer look and feel as well as offering protection to your print.
Scodix© gold or silver foilingA beautiful metallic gold or silver foil finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Scodix© spot UVA stunning high gloss clear finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Saddle stitchNeat, precision saddle stitching (stapling) throughout your booklets and brochures.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperA smooth, natural matt finish for a clean, classic look
Recycled paperA rustic matt finish made from recycled fibres
Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Matt laminationFor a sophisticated, softer look and feel as well as offering protection to your print.
Scodix© gold or silver foilingA beautiful metallic gold or silver foil finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Scodix© spot UVA stunning high gloss clear finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Product description
Discover the power of professional presentation with our Saddle Stitched Books, ideal for reports, newsletters and more. Tailored for business communication, our custom booklet printing offers flexibility in size, orientation and quantities, providing a practical way to share your message without compromising on budget. From promotional brochures to informative printed booklets, our saddle stitched booklets bring your content together in a professional, easy to read format.
Choose from a selection of premium paper stocks, with black or full colour printing to bring your designs to life. From A5 booklet printing to A4 booklet printing and custom sizes, you can tailor your stitched booklets to suit your project. Elevate your stapled booklets with a choice of cover finishes, including lamination, gold or silver foiling and Spot UV for eye catching accents that make every page turn count.
With up to 68 pages, including the cover, depending on your chosen paper stock, our saddle stitch booklet printing offers plenty of room for your content. Bound with staples along the centre fold, these stapled booklets are ideal for programmes, portfolios, prospectuses and more. Whether producing a small batch or a larger print run, our stapled booklet printing service combines practicality with a professional finish that helps your content make a lasting impression.
Marketing materials, catalogues, souvenir brochures, manuals and more.
We have a large selection of booklet printing solutions that can help you or your business including Perfect Bound Books, Case Bound Books and Wiro Bound Books.
Not sure which option is right for your project? Our Book Super Centre breaks down formats, binding types and paper choices to help you choose with confidence. Explore the Book Super Centre here.
Top tip
Select the ideal paper finish for your publication: opt for gloss to enhance vibrant graphics, silk for a mix of imagery and text, or uncoated for text-heavy content, and add lamination for improved durability.
Looking for more ways to present publications? Check out our full range of books and brochures printing solutions.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, download the relevant template from the Production templates section above. Follow the instructions provided and remember to remove the 'Guide' layer before exporting your artwork as a PDF.
For the best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are in CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours, these will be converted to CMYK during production, which may affect how your colours appear in print.
To avoid font issues, make sure all fonts are embedded or converted to outlines before exporting your PDF. For readability, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For the best print quality, aim for images between 300dpi and 450dpi at their final print size. Lower resolutions may appear blurry or pixelated, while higher resolutions can increase file sizes. Check product template for any specific requirements.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, include crop marks with a 10mm offset and document bleed when exporting your artwork as a PDF. Refer to the relevant product template for the required bleed specifications, as these vary by product.
All artwork must be supplied as a print ready PDF. We recommend exporting in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally using the PDF/X 1a:2001 standard.
Need more help preparing your artwork Explore our support guides for further guidance.
Designing with Canva
We offer free Canva templates for many of our products, complete with the correct dimensions, bleed and safe zones. Where available, you'll find the Canva template in the Production templates section above, ready to open and personalise.
Once your design is complete, download it as a PDF Print file and return to our website to place your order and upload your artwork. Remember to remove any guide layers before exporting.
Need help getting started? Read our Canva template guide or explore our wider collection of Canva templates for other products.
Canva uses RGB colour mode by default, which is designed for screens rather than print. For the best printing results, make sure you select CMYK when exporting your artwork. Converting from RGB to CMYK can cause slight colour shifts, so always check your exported PDF carefully before uploading to avoid unexpected results.
Need help with colours? Read our Canva colour guide.
Use fonts of at least 10pt to maintain legibility and keep important text within the safe zone. Use images at 300dpi or higher at their final size to avoid blurry or pixelated results.
Need help with image quality? Read our artwork resolution guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for print.
Extend backgrounds, colours and images into the bleed area to avoid unwanted white edges after trimming. Keep important text, logos and design elements within the safe zone, and follow the bleed requirements for your chosen product.
Need help setting up bleed? Read our Canva bleed setup guide.
When exporting your finished design from Canva, select PDF Print and enable 'Crop Marks and Bleed'. This ensures your artwork includes the necessary bleed for printing. Remember to remove any template guides before downloading your file.
Need help exporting your artwork? Explore our Canva Hub for further guidance, or watch our tutorial below.
Book binding types explained
Choosing the right book binding can improve both the look and functionality of your printed product. Watch our book binding types explained video guide to explore the most popular binding styles and find the best option for your project.
Product description
Discover the power of professional presentation with our Saddle Stitched Books, ideal for reports, newsletters and more. Tailored for business communication, our custom booklet printing offers flexibility in size, orientation and quantities, providing a practical way to share your message without compromising on budget. From promotional brochures to informative printed booklets, our saddle stitched booklets bring your content together in a professional, easy to read format.
Choose from a selection of premium paper stocks, with black or full colour printing to bring your designs to life. From A5 booklet printing to A4 booklet printing and custom sizes, you can tailor your stitched booklets to suit your project. Elevate your stapled booklets with a choice of cover finishes, including lamination, gold or silver foiling and Spot UV for eye catching accents that make every page turn count.
With up to 68 pages, including the cover, depending on your chosen paper stock, our saddle stitch booklet printing offers plenty of room for your content. Bound with staples along the centre fold, these stapled booklets are ideal for programmes, portfolios, prospectuses and more. Whether producing a small batch or a larger print run, our stapled booklet printing service combines practicality with a professional finish that helps your content make a lasting impression.
Marketing materials, catalogues, souvenir brochures, manuals and more.
We have a large selection of booklet printing solutions that can help you or your business including Perfect Bound Books, Case Bound Books and Wiro Bound Books.
Not sure which option is right for your project? Our Book Super Centre breaks down formats, binding types and paper choices to help you choose with confidence. Explore the .
Top tip
Select the ideal paper finish for your publication: opt for gloss to enhance vibrant graphics, silk for a mix of imagery and text, or uncoated for text-heavy content, and add lamination for improved durability.
Looking for more ways to present publications? Check out our full range of books and brochures printing solutions.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, download the relevant template from the Production templates section above. Follow the instructions provided and remember to remove the 'Guide' layer before exporting your artwork as a PDF.
For the best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are in CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours, these will be converted to CMYK during production, which may affect how your colours appear in print.
To avoid font issues, make sure all fonts are embedded or converted to outlines before exporting your PDF. For readability, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For the best print quality, aim for images between 300dpi and 450dpi at their final print size. Lower resolutions may appear blurry or pixelated, while higher resolutions can increase file sizes. Check product template for any specific requirements.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, include crop marks with a 10mm offset and document bleed when exporting your artwork as a PDF. Refer to the relevant product template for the required bleed specifications, as these vary by product.
All artwork must be supplied as a print ready PDF. We recommend exporting in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally using the PDF/X 1a:2001 standard.
Need more help preparing your artwork Explore our support guides for further guidance.
Designing with Canva
We offer free Canva templates for many of our products, complete with the correct dimensions, bleed and safe zones. Where available, you'll find the Canva template in the Production templates section above, ready to open and personalise.
Once your design is complete, download it as a PDF Print file and return to our website to place your order and upload your artwork. Remember to remove any guide layers before exporting.
Need help getting started? Read our Canva template guide or explore our wider collection of Canva templates for other products.
Canva uses RGB colour mode by default, which is designed for screens rather than print. For the best printing results, make sure you select CMYK when exporting your artwork. Converting from RGB to CMYK can cause slight colour shifts, so always check your exported PDF carefully before uploading to avoid unexpected results.
Need help with colours? Read our Canva colour guide.
Use fonts of at least 10pt to maintain legibility and keep important text within the safe zone. Use images at 300dpi or higher at their final size to avoid blurry or pixelated results.
Need help with image quality? Read our artwork resolution guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for print.
Extend backgrounds, colours and images into the bleed area to avoid unwanted white edges after trimming. Keep important text, logos and design elements within the safe zone, and follow the bleed requirements for your chosen product.
Need help setting up bleed? Read our Canva bleed setup guide.
When exporting your finished design from Canva, select PDF Print and enable 'Crop Marks and Bleed'. This ensures your artwork includes the necessary bleed for printing. Remember to remove any template guides before downloading your file.
Need help exporting your artwork? Explore our Canva Hub for further guidance, or watch our tutorial below.
Book binding types explained
Choosing the right book binding can improve both the look and functionality of your printed product. Watch our book binding types explained video guide to explore the most popular binding styles and find the best option for your project.
Saddle stitching binds folded sheets together with metal staples through the centre fold. Saddle stitched booklets and stapled booklets are names for the same binding method.
Choose this format for shorter publications such as brochures, programmes, newsletters and prospectuses. For publications that exceed the available page count, explore our Perfect Bound Books.
Your booklet can contain between 8 and 68 pages, including four cover pages. The maximum depends on your chosen paper stock and weight, as heavier papers reduce the number of pages that can be stapled.
Count the front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover alongside your inner pages. For example, 20 inner pages plus four cover pages makes a 24 page booklet.
The total must be a multiple of four because each folded sheet creates four pages.
Choose A6, A5, A4 or 210 x 210mm square, with custom sizes available from 105 x 148mm up to 300 x 300mm.
A4 and A5 booklet printing is available in portrait or landscape. A6 booklets are available in portrait only. Select your finished size and orientation before preparing your artwork.
Silk offers a smooth finish with a subtle sheen, making it a versatile choice for text and images. Gloss provides a shinier surface for photographs and graphics. Uncoated paper has a natural matt feel and is suitable for writing on, while recycled paper offers a matt finish made from recycled fibres.
You can choose the same paper for the cover and inner pages or select a heavier cover for a more substantial feel. Heavier papers increase the booklet’s thickness and may reduce the maximum page count available.
Yes. Choose Full Colour or Black Only separately for the cover and inner pages. This allows you to pair a colourful cover with black only text inside, or select full colour throughout for photographs, illustrations and graphics.
Choose gloss lamination for a shiny finish, matt for less reflection or soft touch for a velvety feel. Spot UV adds a raised gloss effect to selected elements, while gold or silver foil adds a reflective metallic finish.
Cover finishing is not available on uncoated or recycled stock. Choose from the finishing options available for your selected cover specification.
Supply two separate PDFs containing individual pages, rather than spreads:
Follow our Stitched Book Artwork Guide for the full setup.
Keep important text, logos and image details at least 5mm from the page edges. In saddle stitched booklets, inner sheets extend slightly further out before trimming, an effect known as creep. We compensate for this during production, but safe margins help prevent important content being trimmed.
Avoid placing text, faces or essential details directly across the centre fold, where folding and staples can interrupt the design. Follow the product template for bleed and safe areas.
Supply separate finishing artwork showing the areas that should receive foil or spot UV, aligned precisely with your printed cover design.
Follow the Gold Foil, Silver Foil or Spot UV Artwork Guide in the product’s Hints, tips and guides section for the required setup. These finishes aren’t available on uncoated or recycled covers.
Turnaround times depend on your chosen product specifications and finishing options. For faster delivery, we offer express production upgrades at an additional cost. (Quantity limits apply) To avoid delays, make sure we receive your artwork before the cut off time shown on the product page and in your basket.
Please note: If your artwork is uploaded after the cut off time, or corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off following rejection, delivery will be delayed by one working day.
Standard UK delivery is free, with optional paid upgrades for faster delivery, including before 10.30am and 12 noon services where available.
Yes, we offer international delivery. Contact our Bespoke team for a shipping quote.
Yes, we can arrange split deliveries to multiple addresses. Contact our Bespoke team with your requirements, and we'll help arrange delivery.
Once you've placed your order, you can upload your print ready PDF artwork using the upload button on the confirmation page. Alternatively, upload your files through the Orders section of My Account.
Colour matching isn't available on standard online orders. If you need to match a specific colour, submit a bespoke quote request and our team will review your requirements.
Most orders are packaged in boxes, while larger quantities may be secured on a pallet for kerbside delivery. If your location has access restrictions or requires special delivery arrangements, please contact us after placing your order, with your order number to hand.
Saddle stitching binds folded sheets together with metal staples through the centre fold. Saddle stitched booklets and stapled booklets are names for the same binding method.
Choose this format for shorter publications such as brochures, programmes, newsletters and prospectuses. For publications that exceed the available page count, explore our Perfect Bound Books.
Your booklet can contain between 8 and 68 pages, including four cover pages. The maximum depends on your chosen paper stock and weight, as heavier papers reduce the number of pages that can be stapled.
Count the front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover alongside your inner pages. For example, 20 inner pages plus four cover pages makes a 24 page booklet.
The total must be a multiple of four because each folded sheet creates four pages.
Choose A6, A5, A4 or 210 x 210mm square, with custom sizes available from 105 x 148mm up to 300 x 300mm.
A4 and A5 booklet printing is available in portrait or landscape. A6 booklets are available in portrait only. Select your finished size and orientation before preparing your artwork.
Silk offers a smooth finish with a subtle sheen, making it a versatile choice for text and images. Gloss provides a shinier surface for photographs and graphics. Uncoated paper has a natural matt feel and is suitable for writing on, while recycled paper offers a matt finish made from recycled fibres.
You can choose the same paper for the cover and inner pages or select a heavier cover for a more substantial feel. Heavier papers increase the booklet’s thickness and may reduce the maximum page count available.
Yes. Choose Full Colour or Black Only separately for the cover and inner pages. This allows you to pair a colourful cover with black only text inside, or select full colour throughout for photographs, illustrations and graphics.
Choose gloss lamination for a shiny finish, matt for less reflection or soft touch for a velvety feel. Spot UV adds a raised gloss effect to selected elements, while gold or silver foil adds a reflective metallic finish.
Cover finishing is not available on uncoated or recycled stock. Choose from the finishing options available for your selected cover specification.
Supply two separate PDFs containing individual pages, rather than spreads:
Follow our Stitched Book Artwork Guide for the full setup.
Keep important text, logos and image details at least 5mm from the page edges. In saddle stitched booklets, inner sheets extend slightly further out before trimming, an effect known as creep. We compensate for this during production, but safe margins help prevent important content being trimmed.
Avoid placing text, faces or essential details directly across the centre fold, where folding and staples can interrupt the design. Follow the product template for bleed and safe areas.
Supply separate finishing artwork showing the areas that should receive foil or spot UV, aligned precisely with your printed cover design.
Follow the Gold Foil, Silver Foil or Spot UV Artwork Guide in the product’s Hints, tips and guides section for the required setup. These finishes aren’t available on uncoated or recycled covers.
Turnaround times depend on your chosen product specifications and finishing options. For faster delivery, we offer express production upgrades at an additional cost. (Quantity limits apply) To avoid delays, make sure we receive your artwork before the cut off time shown on the product page and in your basket.
Please note: If your artwork is uploaded after the cut off time, or corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off following rejection, delivery will be delayed by one working day.
Standard UK delivery is free, with optional paid upgrades for faster delivery, including before 10.30am and 12 noon services where available.
Yes, we offer international delivery. Contact our Bespoke team for a shipping quote.
Yes, we can arrange split deliveries to multiple addresses. Contact our Bespoke team with your requirements, and we'll help arrange delivery.
Once you've placed your order, you can upload your print ready PDF artwork using the upload button on the confirmation page. Alternatively, upload your files through the Orders section of My Account.
Colour matching isn't available on standard online orders. If you need to match a specific colour, submit a bespoke quote request and our team will review your requirements.
Most orders are packaged in boxes, while larger quantities may be secured on a pallet for kerbside delivery. If your location has access restrictions or requires special delivery arrangements, please contact us after placing your order, with your order number to hand.
