Wiro Bound Booklets

Product Description

Wiro bound booklets are one of the most versatile and practical bound print products available — opening completely flat without damaging the spine, allowing 360-degree page turning, and working equally well as a branded notepad, training manual, workbook, planner, instructional guide or informational booklet. Available in seven sizes from A6 to A3 and including 148mm and 210mm square formats, on 120gsm uncoated or 150gsm silk paper with a matt or gloss laminated cover. Printed in Brighton & Hove with UK-wide delivery available.

VAT note: Booklets are generally zero-rated for VAT. However, if your artwork is liable for VAT we will request payment before printing.

Why Choose Wiro Bound Booklets?

• Lays completely flat when open — ideal for note-taking, writing and reference use
• 360-degree page turning — silver coiled wire allows pages to fold fully back
• Seven sizes available — A6, A5, A4, A3, DL, 148mm and 210mm square
• 120gsm uncoated or 150gsm silk pages — choose the stock that suits your content
• Matt or gloss laminated cover — protected, professional finish
• FSC-certified paper — sustainably sourced throughout
• Durable silver wire binding — sturdy, professional and long-lasting
• Easy page removal — ideal for content that needs to be detached or updated
• Brighton & Hove print shop — collect in store or UK-wide delivery

Size Options

• A6 — compact and pocket-friendly. Ideal for small notepads and reference guides.
• A5 — the most popular booklet size. Versatile, easy to carry and suits most content types.
• A4 — ideal for training manuals, workbooks and detailed instructional guides.
• A3 — a large format for design-led content, planning documents and portfolio booklets.
• DL — slim and elegant. Ideal for compact guides and branded planners.
• 148mm square — a distinctive modern format for branded notepads and creative booklets.
• 210mm square — a bold square format for premium lookbooks and high-end guides.

Paper and Cover Options

• 120gsm uncoated — a classic, tactile finish that is easy to write on. Ideal for notepads, planners, workbooks and any booklet where writing on the pages is required.
• 150gsm silk — a smooth, elegant finish with excellent colour reproduction. Ideal for image-led content, brochures and booklets where print quality is the priority.
• Matt laminated cover — sophisticated, soft finish that protects the cover from daily handling.
• Gloss laminated cover — shiny, vibrant finish that makes cover colours and imagery pop.

What Are Wiro Bound Booklets Used For?

• Training manuals and staff handbooks — durable, practical and easy to reference
• Workbooks and course materials — lays flat for easy writing and note-taking
• Branded notepads and planners — a cost-effective year-round marketing tool
• Instructional guides and how-to manuals — stays open on the relevant page
• Product catalogues and brochures — professional, durable and easy to browse
• Event programmes and conference materials — a premium delegate pack item
• Recipe books and menu collections — lays flat for hands-free reference in the kitchen
• Portfolios and lookbooks — particularly effective in A3 and square formats

Who Is It For?

Wiro bound booklets are popular with training providers, schools, universities, corporate businesses, healthcare organisations, restaurants, designers, photographers and businesses of all sizes across Brighton & Hove and the wider UK. Ideal for any organisation that needs a durable, practical and professional bound document that will withstand daily use.

Artwork Setup

• Bleed: 3mm all round
• Safe Zone: 3mm
• Resolution: 300dpi minimum
• Format: PDF
• Colour: CMYK
• Fonts: Outlined or embedded
• Page count: Listed in printed pages (pp) — a 24pp booklet consists of 12 double-sided sheets
• Note: Allow a slightly wider safe zone on the binding edge to account for the wiro binding

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
• Stapled vs Perfect Bound — Which Binding is Right for Your Booklet?
• Corporate Gifting Print Ideas — What to Send Your Clients This Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Wiro binding uses a coiled silver wire through punched holes along the binding edge — allowing the booklet to lay completely flat and pages to turn 360 degrees. Stapled (saddle-stitched) booklets are secured with staples along the spine and suit lower page counts. Perfect bound books have a flat glued spine for a more book-like appearance and suit higher page counts. Wiro binding is the best choice when the booklet needs to lie flat for writing, reference or hands-free use. See our stapled booklets for the stapled alternative.

Page counts are listed in printed pages (pp). For example, a 24pp booklet consists of 12 double-sided sheets of paper. Unlike stapled booklets, wiro bound booklets do not need to be a multiple of 4 — any even page count is possible, giving you more flexibility when planning your content.

Yes — for writeable pages, choose the 120gsm uncoated stock. Uncoated paper accepts pen, pencil and most markers easily, making it the right choice for notepads, workbooks and any booklet where delegates, staff or customers will be writing on the pages. The 150gsm silk stock is not as easy to write on and is better suited to print-only content.

Yes — one of the practical advantages of wiro binding is that individual pages can be removed cleanly. This makes wiro bound booklets ideal for workbooks with detachable exercise sheets, checklists that need to be handed in, order forms and any content that may need to be separated from the booklet.

120gsm uncoated is a natural, tactile paper that is easy to write on — the right choice for notepads, planners, workbooks and training manuals. 150gsm silk is a heavier, coated stock with a smooth surface and excellent colour reproduction — the right choice for image-led content, product catalogues and brochures where print quality is the priority but writing on pages is not required.

A4 wiro bound booklets on 120gsm uncoated paper with a gloss laminated cover are the most popular choice for training manuals and workbooks — practical, durable and fully writeable throughout. The A4 format provides ample space for text, diagrams and exercises, while the wiro binding keeps the booklet flat for easy writing. Contact us or visit our Brighton print shop for advice on quantities and turnaround times for larger orders.

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.

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.