Specifications
| Finished sizes | A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm) and A4 landscape |
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| Page counts | Multiples of 4 pages, for example 8, 12, 16 or 24 including cover |
| Cover | Typical options of 250 to 300 gsm silk or gloss card, or self-cover on the text paper |
| Inner pages | Typical options of 130 to 170 gsm silk or gloss |
| Binding | Saddle stitch (two staples on the spine); wire binding for thicker brochures |
| Cover finish | Optional matt, gloss or soft-touch lamination on the outside cover |
| Minimum order | Set per product - see shop/quote |
Artwork requirements
- Supply single pages in reading order as a PDF at finished size with 3 mm bleed, not printer spreads.
- Total page count must be divisible by 4 for saddle stitching.
- Keep text at least 8 to 10 mm from the trim and spine, more on thicker brochures because of creep.
- Images at 300 dpi in CMYK; avoid fine text across the centre spread.
- For spreads where an image crosses the spine, align elements carefully, as stapling can shift them slightly.
- Include cover pages 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the file, even if inside covers are blank.
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Turnaround options
Standard turnaround is confirmed on your quote and is recommended for brochures. Express prioritises printing and finishing. Same-day production may be possible for shorter brochures with print-ready artwork, approved and paid for before the configured cutoff, subject to capacity and paper stock. Brochures involve printing, cover lamination, folding, collating, stitching and trimming, so cover lamination, higher page counts, larger quantities and wire binding are common reasons a job needs express or standard. Proofing changes also add time. Production completion and delivery arrival are separate.
Pricing
This service is available in our online shop with live pricing and quantity breaks. See prices for Booklets.
Same-day conditions
- The page count must suit the binding method and artwork must be approved before the configured cutoff.
- Cover and inner papers must be in stock.
- Cover lamination adds a finishing step that can move the job off same-day.
- Higher page counts and larger quantities may require express or standard.
- Full payment must be received before same-day production starts.
Popular uses
- Company profiles for tenders and pitches
- Product and service catalogues
- Property and development brochures
- School and college prospectuses
- Lodge, venue and wedding packages
