Stapled Booklets

Product Description

Stapled booklets and brochures are the most versatile and cost-effective way to present detailed information in a professional, bound format. From cocktail menus and product catalogues to price lists, event programmes and company brochures, a well-designed stapled booklet keeps everything together in one polished, easy-to-distribute piece of print. Available in a wide range of sizes including classic A4, A5, A6 and DL, plus unique 148mm and 210mm square formats for a more contemporary feel. Portrait and landscape orientations available, with optional spot UV, foil and lamination finishes. Printed in Brighton & Hove with UK-wide delivery available.

Why Choose Stapled Booklets?

• Wide range of sizes — A6, A5, A4, DL, 148mm square and 210mm square
• Portrait and landscape orientations — choose the format that suits your content
• Gloss, silk and uncoated stock options — the right paper for every application
• Optional spot UV, foil and lamination — elevate your booklet with premium finishes
• Lays flat when open — ideal for menus, catalogues and reference materials
• Lightweight and compact — easy to distribute at events, in-store and by post
• Cost-effective — an affordable binding method suitable for short and long print runs
• Brighton & Hove print shop — collect in store or UK-wide delivery

What Is a Stapled Booklet?

Stapled booklets — also known as saddle-stitched booklets — are bound using lightweight staples along the spine. This simple, effective binding method allows the booklet to open and lie flat, making it ideal for menus, catalogues and reference materials that need to be easy to read and use. Compared to perfect bound books, stapled booklets support a lower page count and are more cost-effective for shorter publications.

Size Options

• A6 — compact and pocket-friendly. Ideal for price lists, menus and small catalogues.
• A5 — the most popular booklet size. Versatile, easy to distribute and suits most content types.
• A4 — ideal for detailed product catalogues, company brochures and annual reports.
• DL — slim and elegant. Fits standard envelopes for direct mail and in-store display.
• 148mm square — a modern, distinctive format that stands out from standard sizes.
• 210mm square — a bold, premium square format ideal for lookbooks and high-end catalogues.

What Are Stapled Booklets Used For?

• Restaurant and bar menus — cocktail lists, food menus and wine lists
• Product catalogues — kitchen, bathroom, furniture and retail product ranges
• Company brochures — services, portfolio and capabilities documents
• Event programmes — theatre, festivals, weddings and corporate events
• Price lists — retail, trade and wholesale pricing documents
• Lookbooks — fashion, interiors and lifestyle brand publications
• Training and information booklets — staff handbooks and customer guides
• Estate agent brochures — property listings and area guides

Who Is It For?

Stapled booklets are popular with restaurants, bars, retailers, estate agents, architects, designers, healthcare providers, charities, event organisers and businesses of every size across Brighton & Hove and the wider UK. Ideal for any business that needs to present detailed information in a professional, portable and cost-effective bound format.

Artwork Setup

• Bleed: 3mm all round
• Safe Zone: 3mm
• Resolution: 300dpi minimum
• Format: PDF
• Colour: CMYK
• Fonts: Outlined or embedded
• Important: Supply artwork as spreads, not single pages. Page count must be a multiple of 4.

Download our free templates below or visit our FAQs page for artwork guidance.

Helpful Guides

• Understanding DPI for Print
• What is CMYK and Why Does it Matter?
• What is Bleed and Safe Zone?
• How to Proof Check Your Print Artwork
• How to Set Up Spreads for Print
• Stapled vs Perfect Bound — Which Binding is Right for Your Booklet?
• How to Design a Product Catalogue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a stapled booklet and a perfect bound book?

Stapled booklets are bound with staples along the spine — a lightweight, cost-effective method that allows the booklet to open and lie flat. Perfect bound books have a glued flat spine, giving a more substantial, book-like appearance and supporting a higher page count. Stapled binding is ideal for shorter publications such as menus, brochures and event programmes. See our perfect bound books for longer publications. For more guidance, read our stapled vs perfect bound guide.

Why does the page count need to be a multiple of 4?

Stapled booklets are printed on sheets of paper that are folded in half and nested together — each sheet creates four pages (front, inside front, inside back and back). This means your total page count must always be a multiple of 4 — for example, 8, 12, 16, 20 pages and so on. If your content doesn't fill a multiple of 4, add blank pages to make up the count.

Do I need to supply artwork as spreads?

Yes — artwork for stapled booklets must be supplied as spreads showing two pages side by side as they will appear when the booklet is open, not as individual single pages. Download our free templates for the correct spread layout for your chosen size. See our guide: How to Set Up Spreads for Print.

What size booklet should I choose?

A5 is the most popular and versatile booklet size — easy to distribute, comfortable to read and suitable for most content types. A4 is better for detailed catalogues and brochures where more space per page is needed. Square formats (148mm or 210mm) give a distinctive, modern look popular with lifestyle brands, lookbooks and premium menus. DL is ideal for slim, elegant brochures designed to fit envelopes for direct mail.

Can I add spot UV or foil to my booklet cover?

Yes — spot UV and foil embellishments are available for booklet covers. These are applied to the outer cover only and work best on laminated covers where the contrast between the laminate surface and the embellishment is most pronounced. Supply your spot UV or foil artwork as a separate vector layer indicating the exact position of the embellishment.

I need a menu for my restaurant or bar in Brighton — what would you recommend?

A5 or A4 stapled booklets on silk stock with gloss lamination are the most popular choice for Brighton & Hove's restaurants and bars — professional, easy to handle and durable enough for daily use. For a more premium menu, consider a square format with velvet lamination and spot UV on the cover. Visit our Brighton print shop on St James's Street for samples and advice.

Can I collect from your Brighton shop?

Yes — order online and collect from our print shop at 97 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1TP. Standard turnaround is 3-4 working days.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery on all orders. Select your preferred delivery option at checkout. Orders are dispatched from our Brighton & Hove print shop.