Product description
Saddle-stitched brochure printing
A saddle-stitched brochure is made from printed sheets folded in half and secured with metal staples along the fold. The construction is neat, lightweight and cost-effective, making it a popular choice for publications with a moderate number of pages.
This binding is used for product catalogues, event programmes, company presentations, menus, instructions, educational material and promotional booklets. The cover may use the same paper as the inside pages or a heavier stock for additional rigidity and a more distinctive appearance.
Page count and artwork
The total page count must normally be divisible by four because every folded sheet creates four pages. Submit single pages in reading order rather than printer spreads. Keep content inside the safe area and include bleed. We will check pagination, creep allowance and technical parameters before printing.
Saddle-stitched brochure
Artwork guidelines
Check the dimensions, safe area, colour profiles and fonts.
214×301 mm
210×297 mm
206×293 mm
General guidelines+
- Use the CMYK colour model only when the artwork was prepared with the correct print profile; otherwise submit the file in RGB.
- Embed all fonts in PDF files or convert text to outlines.
- Keep important text and logos inside the indicated safe area.
- Do not place thin frames close to the trim line.
- The maximum upload size is 400 MB.
Files and preparation+
- Check the finished size, bleed and safe area before uploading the artwork.
- Use high-resolution images and make sure linked graphics are included.
