Impression de livrets en piqûre à cheval from 8 to 64 Pages
Staple-bound catalogs, programs and workbooks produced on Heidelberg and Komori offset presses, with pre-press creep compensation and DDP delivery to the US, UK and EU.
- Heidelberg / Komori Offset
- Vérification gratuite des fichiers
- Physical Samples
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A Staple-Bound Format Built for Volume
Saddle stitching folds your sheets, nests them inside one another and secures the spine with two wire staples. It is the most economical professional binding for short page counts, and the finished booklets lie flat for reading and scanning.
Our bindery runs saddle stitching alongside perfect, hardcover and wire-o binding, so your project moves to the right method as your page count grows — one factory, one point of contact.
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Catalogs, programs, workbooks and magazines from one production line.
Page Counts That Work for Saddle Stitch
Every folded sheet creates four pages, so your count must be a multiple of 4. Use the ladder to see where your project sits.
| Nombre de pages | Sheets Folded | Recommended Interior | Finished Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 – 16 pages | 2 – 4 | 105 – 128 gsm gloss or matte | Very flat spine, thinnest mailing profile |
| 20 – 32 pages | 5 – 8 | 105 – 128 gsm coated; 80 gsm offset for writable | Lies flat, ideal for programs and catalogs |
| 36 – 48 pages | 9 – 12 | 80 – 105 gsm to control spine bulge | Noticeable creep; compensated in pre-press |
| 52 – 64 pages | 13 – 16 | 80 gsm or lighter coated stock | Upper limit; staples must hold a thick fold |
| 64+ pages | 17+ | We move your project to perfect binding for a flat spine and safer page retention | |
Creep, in plain terms: inner sheets push outward as pages stack up. Our pre-press team applies creep compensation so trimmed pages align at the spine — you do not adjust your artwork. See all methods in our types de reliure guide.
Booklet Projects That Fit Stapled Binding
Six project types we run every week, each with a starting spec you can quote against.
Product Catalogs
Full-color product pages with image-heavy spreads that read cleanly across the gutter.
8.5" x 11" · 105 gsm gloss · catalog printing services
Event Programs
Wedding, conference and recital programs printed to a date, shipped to the venue.
5.5" x 8.5" · 16 – 32 pages · self-cover
Training Workbooks
Writable uncoated interiors for courses, seminars and onboarding cohorts.
80 gsm offset · drill-hole friendly · bulk reprints
Instruction Manuals
Product manuals that stay open beside the device, with numbered sections.
A5 / 5.5" x 8.5" · 4/1 or 4/4 color
Magazines
Member and company magazines with a separate cover for shelf presence.
250 gsm cover + lam · magazine printing services
Zines and Comics
Short-run art zines and comic issues where cost per copy decides the print quantity.
A5 · self-cover · small reprints
Self-Cover or Separate Cover Stock
The first cost decision on most booklet projects — two paths, one rule each.
Self-Cover
- Cover and interior print on one stock
- One less pass — lowest unit cost
- Thinner profile ships cheaper
Separate Cover (250 – 300 gsm)
- Heavier cover sheet, gloss or matte lamination
- Carries spot UV and foil if you need them
- Shelf and mail-room presence
Not sure which path fits? We check your page count and mailing plan together — start with our design guidelines.
Specifications for Custom Booklet Runs
Quote-ready ranges. Anything outside the table is a conversation, not a refusal.
| Trim Sizes | 5.5" x 8.5" · 8.5" x 11" · 6" x 9" · A5 · A4 · custom shapes on request |
|---|---|
| Nombre de pages | 8 – 64 pages in multiples of 4 (standard); up to 96 pages on light stocks after proofing |
| Interior Papers | 80 – 128 gsm gloss / matte coated · 80 – 120 gsm uncoated offset (writable) · ivory options |
| Couverture | Self-cover (same stock) · 250 – 300 gsm with gloss or matte lamination |
| Couleur | 4/4 full color · 4/1 (color cover, black interior) for budget runs |
| Finitions | Gloss / matte lamination · spot UV · varnish on separate covers |
| Binding Detail | Two wire staples on the fold · face-trimmed three sides for a flush edge |
Choose Saddle Stitch, Perfect or Spiral
Three bindings, one line each. If your project matches a row, quote that row.
Point de selle
Up to 64 pages, lowest cost per booklet, lies flat, staples hidden in the fold.
Reliure parfaite
64+ pages with a printable flat spine and glued block — the catalog upgrade path.
Spirale / Wire-O
Punched coils that rotate 360° and survive heavy daily handling in workshops.
Deep comparison: saddle stitch vs perfect guide · spiral bound book printing
Quantities That Lower Your Unit Cost
Offset plates amortize across the run — the second thousand costs far less than the first.
Proof-of-Event Runs
Typical starting volume for a first print or a single venue distribution.
Multi-Site Distribution
Unit cost drops as plates and make-ready spread across more copies.
Annual Catalog Programs
Reprint-ready files keep second runs on the same color standard.
Landed cost, not sticker price. We quote DDP where possible — ocean or air freight, customs and destination delivery inside one number, so your budget review compares totals, not guesses.
See how page count, paper and quantity interact in our book printing cost guide.
Print-Ready Files for Stapled Booklets
Send these six things and our pre-press check clears your job on the first pass.
- Single-page PDF in sequential order — not reader spreads
- 3 mm bleed on all four sides, crop marks outside
- CMYK color mode with fonts embedded or outlined
- 300 dpi images at final placed size
- Crossover art split per page with 3 – 5 mm gutter safety
- Page count in multiples of 4, blanks included on purpose
Bleed basics in one screen: print bleed guide. Free file checking runs before any proof is made.
From Press Sheets to Stapled Booklets
One roof, five steps, no outsourcing between print and bind.
01Impression offset
Heidelberg and Komori presses hold one CMYK standard across your whole run.
02Folding
Sheets fold in sequence with creep already compensated in pre-press.
03Nesting
Folded signatures collect inside one another in page order.
04Stitching
Two wire staples drive through the fold — flat, flush, page-secure.
05Trimming
Three-knife trim cuts face edges so every copy matches the proof.
Four Checks Before Your Booklets Ship
Each gate has a named deliverable you sign off before we run the next stage.
Pre-Press Check
Bleed, page count, color mode and creep compensation verified in writing.
Proof Approval
Digital or printed proof confirmed by you before mass production starts.
Run Color Control
Densitometer readings keep copy one and copy two thousand on the same standard.
Packing QC
Staple pull, page order and carton counts checked before containers seal.
Full inspection philosophy: processus de contrôle de la qualité
DDP Delivery to Your Launch Date
Plan backward from your event date; we schedule every stage against it.
Spec & Quote
Send the seven-field spec; a quotable reply returns within 12 hours.
Proof & Sign-off
Digital proof fast; printed proof or paper sample when stock matters.
Production
Press, bindery and packing on one schedule with photo updates.
Freight & Customs
Ocean or air under DDP terms — duties handled, no surprise invoices.
Split Delivery
Cartons labeled by store, venue or recipient arrive ready to hand out.
Distribution-ready packing. Catalogs for a franchise rollout or programs for a multi-city tour ship in labeled cartons per destination — your team skips re-sorting on arrival.
Route options and transit-time reality checks: shipping from China guide.
Saddle Stitch Booklet Questions Answered
The eight questions buyers ask before their first saddle stitch run.
Each folded sheet creates four pages. Counts off-multiple are padded with a blank page, which pre-press confirms with you first.
Sixty-four pages on standard stocks. Thicker books bulge at the spine, so we recommend perfect binding above that line.
105 – 128 gsm gloss or matte coated stock. Writable interiors use 80 gsm uncoated; thick runs step down to control spine bulge.
Short programs and workbooks save with self-cover. Catalogs and magazines gain shelf presence from 250 – 300 gsm laminated covers.
Typical projects start at 500 copies. Moving to 1,000 – 2,000 drops the unit cost as plates amortize across the run.
Inner pages push outward as sheets stack. Pre-press applies creep compensation so trimmed pages align at the spine.
Export art split per page with 3 – 5 mm of gutter safety. Pre-press checks every crossover alignment before proofing.
Yes — the US, UK and EU ship DDP routinely: freight, customs and delivery quoted as one landed number, with split cartons.
Plan Your Saddle Stitch Booklet Project
Tell us about your booklet in the form — size, page count, paper, quantity and your launch date — and receive a quotable reply, with a paper sample or printed proof lined up if you want stock in hand first.
After you hit send
- Quotable reply within 12 hours.
- Free file check on your PDF.
- Color held to your approved proof.
- DDP shipping quoted with your run.
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