Professional Stapled Booklet Printing

Stapled booklets, also known as saddle stitched booklets, are one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to present information professionally. Ideal for brochures, catalogues, magazines, event programmes, price lists, training manuals and company reports, they provide a clean, high-quality finish while remaining economical to produce. Saddle stitching is a widely used binding method for booklets with lower page counts because it offers a professional appearance at a competitive cost.

At Riverside Printers, we produce premium stapled booklets using high-resolution commercial printing equipment to deliver sharp text, vibrant colours and a professional finish on every page.

Available Sizes

Our stapled booklets are available in a range of popular sizes, including:

• A6
• A5
• A4
• A3 (folded to A4)

Custom sizes are also available for bespoke projects.

Paper Options

Choose from a wide selection of quality paper stocks to suit your project, including:

• 130gsm Silk
• 170gsm Silk
• 250gsm Silk Covers
• 300gsm Silk Covers
• 350gsm Silk Covers
• Uncoated paper options

Different cover and inner paper combinations are available, allowing you to create anything from a lightweight promotional brochure to a premium company catalogue.

Ideal For -

Stapled booklets are perfect for:

• Product brochures
• Company brochures
• Catalogues
• Event programmes
• Magazines
• Training manuals
• Instruction manuals
• Price lists
• School prospectuses
• Charity publications
• Newsletters
• Annual reports

Why Choose Stapled Booklets?

Saddle stitching creates a neat booklet by folding the printed sheets and securing them with two wire staples along the spine. This binding method is ideal for publications with a lower page count and allows pages to open easily for comfortable reading. It is commonly recommended for brochures, catalogues, magazines and reports.

Benefits include:

• Professional appearance
• Cost-effective production
• Lightweight and easy to distribute
• Excellent print quality
• Fast turnaround
• Suitable for short and long print runs

Full Colour Printing

We print in vibrant full colour throughout, producing crisp images, sharp text and accurate colour reproduction. Whether your booklet contains product photography, technical diagrams or detailed graphics, every page is reproduced to the highest standard.

If you already have artwork, simply upload your print-ready PDF. If not, our experienced design team can help create a professional booklet tailored to your brand.

Why Choose Riverside Printers?

• Premium quality booklet printing
• Stapled (saddle stitched) binding
• Wide choice of paper stocks
• Full colour printing throughout
• Fast turnaround times
• Competitive prices
• Expert advice and support
• Printed in the UK

Whether you need a small run of brochures or thousands of catalogues, Riverside Printers provides professional stapled booklet printing with exceptional quality and reliable service.

How many pages can a stapled booklet have?

Stapled booklets are typically produced from 8 to 40 pages, depending on the paper weight and stock chosen. The total page count must always be in multiples of four.

What sizes are available?

We print stapled booklets in A6, A5, A4 and A3 formats, along with bespoke sizes.

Can I have a heavier cover?

Yes. Many customers choose a heavier cover, such as 250gsm, 300gsm or 350gsm silk, with lighter inside pages for a premium finish.

Can you design my booklet?

Absolutely. Our experienced design team can create a professional booklet that reflects your brand and is ready for high-quality printing.

Can I supply my own artwork?

Yes. Simply upload your print-ready PDF when placing your order.

What are stapled booklets used for?

Stapled booklets are ideal for brochures, catalogues, magazines, event programmes, manuals, reports, newsletters and promotional literature.

How do I provide my artwork?

After the payment process you can upload your files against your order, alternatively you can email this to sales@riversideprinters.co.uk along with your order number. 

How do you want to receive the artwork?

Ideally we would like a PDF file as single pages, with 3mm bleed saved in CMYK. Don't worry if this isn't possible as we can handle most file formats and paginations. 

Can I collect my order?

Of course, once your booklets are ready you will receive an email stating that they are now ready for collection. 

How do you deliver my booklets?

We ship overnight with the courier service DPD, email tracking will be sent you once your order is despatched. Next Day, Pre 12 noon and Saturday deliveries are available to select when checking out. 

When will my order arrive?

Your order should arrive the next working day after being despatched, this can be between 8am and 6pm, DPD will email and or send a text message with your 1 hour delivery window. 

What if I am not in when at the scheduled delivery time?

There are options, with DPD's service you can add a safe place for the parcel to be left at your property, you can deliver it to a neighbour or rearrange the delivery for an alternative day. 

Can I ship to multiple addresses?

Yes, although this isn't available to order online, please contact us at sales@riversideprinters.co.uk with your requirements. 

What file types can I provide?

Ideally we would like to receive PDF files but can accept JPEG, PNG, AI, EPS and PSD files. 

Will I receive an email proof?

No, we will print what you provide if the files are suitable for print. If the files are not suitable for printing you will be contacted by a member of our team. If you do need a proof please contact us before placing your order.

Can I see a sample print?

Yes, you can, please contact us.

For the best print quality we recommend:

• PDF (preferred)
• CMYK colour profile
• 300dpi images
• Fonts embedded or converted to outlines
• 3mm bleed
• Keep important content at least 5mm from trim edges

Please supply your artwork as single pages in reading order—we'll handle the imposition for saddle stitching.

We also accept:

• AI
• EPS
• JPEG
• PNG