Staple Bound A4 Booklet Custom Printing

100 GSM normal paper, 130 GSM art glossy or 170 GSM art glossy, stapled along the centre fold. A staple bound A4 booklet is the simplest way to turn loose pages into a book. Finished size 210×297 mm, printed full colour from artwork you upload.

What staple pin binding is

Metal staples through the centre fold, which is why the format is sometimes called saddle stitch. The whole book is made from folded sheets, so the page count always comes in multiples of four. Plan the layout around that before you design it.

Key booklet facts

• Size A4, 210×297 mm finished
• Binding staple pin, metal staples on the centre fold
• Page count works in multiples of four, best on lower page counts
• Paper 100 GSM normal, 130 GSM art glossy, 170 GSM art glossy
• Cover finish glossy or matte lamination available
• Printing full colour, high-resolution, double-sided

The page-count limit

Staples work well up to a modest thickness. Past that the outer pages start to creep past the inner ones at the fore edge, and the book will not sit closed. If your document is running long, a glued binding is the honest answer rather than a bigger staple. See our soft cover binding booklets.

Where it saves real money

Event programmes, school magazines, short catalogues and price lists, where the book is current for a few weeks and then replaced. Paying for a glued spine on something with a shelf life of a fortnight is money spent on the wrong thing. Bulk pricing applies for schools, colleges, offices and exhibitions.

Staple against wiro and soft cover

Wiro binding lies flat and costs more. Soft cover binding looks more permanent and takes higher page counts. Hard cover is built for books kept for years. Staple pin is the lightest and cheapest of the four. See our wiro binding booklets.

The smaller version

A5 halves the sheet and is the usual size for event programmes handed out at the door. See our staple pin A5 booklet.

Frequently asked booklet questions

What is staple pin binding?

Metal staples along the centre fold. It is economical and suits booklets with fewer pages.

When should I choose it?

For lightweight, cost-effective booklets: promotions, catalogues, school projects and brochures.

Can the cover be laminated?

Yes, with glossy or matte lamination.

Is there a page limit?

Page counts run in multiples of four, and the format suits lower page counts best.

Do you price bulk runs differently?

Yes. Contact our team with the quantity and page count for bulk pricing.

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