Saddle-stitched brochure printing in Paris
The most common and economical binding: sheets are folded then stapled along the spine. Ideal for brochures, programmes and lighter catalogues.
- ✓Two metal staples (saddle stitch)
- ✓From about 8 to 64 pages (multiples of 4)
- ✓Cover same or heavier than the inside pages
- ✓Economical, lightweight, fast to produce
| Binding | Saddle stitching (wire staples) |
|---|---|
| Pages | 8 → 64 pages (multiples of 4) |
| Papers | Coated/offset text pages, coated or fine cover |
| Turnaround | Standard 4–7 days · Express available |
| Price | From €349 excl. VAT (100 copies · 8–12 pages) — varies with paper, finishing and turnaround |
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100% made to measure: size, paper, finish, converting — we adapt to your project, not the other way round.
La brochure piqûre à cheval en détail
Usages les plus fréquents
- ✓Programmes, livrets et menus
- ✓Magazines légers et journaux internes
- ✓Brochures commerciales et catalogues fins
- ✓Carnets et cahiers d'exercices
Caractéristiques & finitions
- ✓Pagination : 8 à 64 pages, en multiples de 4
- ✓Intérieur couché ou offset 90–170 g, couverture 250–350 g
- ✓Formats A4, A5, A6, carré 21×21 ou sur-mesure
- ✓Pelliculage mat/brillant/soft touch, dorure, vernis sélectif
Everything about saddle-stitched brochure printing in Paris
The saddle-stitched brochure, also known as a stapled booklet, remains the simplest and most economical way to bind a few sheets into a clean, finished document. At Welye, a printer in Paris, we produce your saddle-stitched brochures on demand, from presentation booklets to lightweight catalogues, with genuine advice on paper, page count and finishing. Here is everything you need to know before sending your file to production.
Sizes
The most requested sizes are A4 (21×29.7 cm) and A5 (14.8×21 cm), ideal for programmes, booklets and sales brochures. The 21×21 cm square format adds a modern, premium feel, while A6 suits pocket booklets. Saddle-stitched brochures work in both portrait and landscape orientation. A non-standard size, a particular paper, a special finish? We do it: tell us about your project and we will produce the custom size you need.
Papers & weights
- ✓Inside pages in gloss or matte coated stock from 90 to 170 gsm for crisp, easy-to-turn pages
- ✓Heavier cover from 250 to 350 gsm for better rigidity and a reassuring feel
- ✓Uncoated offset papers and fine art stocks (textured, recycled, dyed-through) on request
- ✓A specific paper in mind? We source the exact stock suited to your project
Finishes
The cover can take a matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination that protects the brochure and dramatically changes its look. For a premium effect, add spot UV varnish to highlight a title or logo, hot foil stamping in gold, silver or colour, or embossing in relief. Inside, rounded corners or a flap are possible. Need an extra finish you do not see here? Ask for it and we will find the solution.
Finishing & binding
Saddle stitching binds the folded sections with two metal staples set in the central fold. Since each folded sheet creates four pages, the page count must always be a multiple of 4, usually from 8 to 64 pages. Beyond that, or for a thicker result, we point you towards perfect binding. The saddle-stitched brochure stays light, flat and economical: ideal for short runs as well as large offset-printed batches.
Preparing your file
For a flawless saddle-stitched brochure, supply a PDF in single pages (not spreads), in reading order, with 3 to 5 mm bleed and text kept at least 5 mm from the edge. Work in CMYK at 300 dpi and allow for the gutter, as the central pages are trimmed slightly outwards. Our prepress studio in Paris checks every file for free before printing and can handle the layout if needed.
Good to know
Up to about 64 pages depending on paper; beyond that we switch to perfect binding.
Each folded sheet creates 4 pages, so the page count must be a multiple of 4.
Yes — soft-touch, matte or gloss, and even add foiling or spot UV.
Let's talk about your project.
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