Booklets & Brochures

Pick a size to match your content (all link to their dedicated pages for full details):

• A5 (148 × 210 mm) – compact handouts & manuals

• A4 (210 × 297 mm) – reports, catalogues, playbills

• Square 148 × 148 mm – menus, zines, gift guides

• Square 210 × 210 mm – lookbooks, estate brochures

• A5 Landscape – presentations and wide images

Page counts must be in multiples of 4 (e.g., 16, 24, 32…). Typical range 16–64 pages depending on paper thickness.

• Quick picker (what to choose)

  • Silk (coated, low-sheen): best all-rounder for images + text.

  • Gloss (coated, high-sheen): maximum punch for photography.

  • Uncoated (matte, writable): natural feel; best for text-heavy booklets.

  • Recycled uncoated (e.g., Nautilus): eco choice; modern, premium matte look.

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  Inners (inside pages)

  Silk (130 / 150 / 170 gsm)

  Look/feel: Smooth, low-glare sheen; colours look rich without being shiny.
  Best for: Catalogues, brochures, lookbooks where images and small text share the page.
  Pros:

  • Excellent ink/toner hold → crisp type, controlled dot gain

  • Hides fingerprints better than gloss

  • Good opacity at 150–170 gsm (less show-through)
    Consider:

  • Slightly less “pop” than gloss on ultra-saturated photos

  • Heavier grammages increase creep—watch high page counts
    Recommended page ranges:

  • 130 gsm: up to ~56 pages

  • 150 gsm: up to ~48 pages

  • 170 gsm: up to ~40 pages

  Gloss (130 / 150 / 170 gsm)

  Look/feel: Shiny, high contrast; photos “jump” off the page.
  Best for: Photo-led brochures, menus with strong imagery, portfolios.
  Pros:

  • Maximum colour saturation and perceived sharpness

  • Whites appear bright; deep blacks look “inky”
    Consider:

  • Shows fingerprints/glare under bright light

  • Can be harder to write on
    Recommended page ranges: similar to Silk; prefer 130–150 gsm for thicker books.

  Uncoated (80 / 100 / 120 gsm)

  Look/feel: True matte, tactile “paper” feel; easy to write on.
  Best for: Manuals, programmes, text-heavy brochures, forms or booklets with notes.
  Pros:

  • Natural reading experience, no glare

  • Takes pencil/pen/marker well

  • Lighter weights (80/100 gsm) keep thicker books manageable
    Consider:

  • Colours print softer (higher dot gain) vs coated stocks

  • Slightly more show-through at 80–100 gsm with heavy solids
    Recommended page ranges:

  • 80 gsm: up to ~64 pages (great for long manuals)

  • 100–120 gsm: up to ~60 pages (balanced heft/opacity)

  Recycled Uncoated (e.g., Nautilus 100–120 gsm)

  Look/feel: Premium matte with subtle texture; modern eco aesthetic.
  Best for: Sustainability-led brands, menus, guides, programmes.
  Pros:

  • 100% recycled content available

  • Prints cleaner than older recycled stocks; good legibility
    Consider:

  • Slightly warmer base tint can shift colour (we compensate in pre-press)

  • Like standard uncoated, colours are less glossy/saturated
    Recommended page ranges: 100–120 gsm up to ~56–60 pages.

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  Covers

  Self-cover (same as inners)

  Why choose it: Keeps unit cost, weight, and spine bulk down—great for programmes and handouts.
  When to avoid: High-handling items (menus, lookbooks) that need scuff resistance.

  Heavier cover (200 / 250 / 300 gsm)

  Why choose it: Adds rigidity and a premium feel; protects inners.
  Add lamination (Matt, Gloss, Soft-touch) for durability and cleanable surface.
  Tips:

  • Matt lam = understated, professional

  • Gloss lam = extra shine + colour pop on photo covers

  • Soft-touch = velvet feel; pair with spot UV/foil for contrast

  • Crease covers ≥200 gsm before folding to prevent cracking (we do this as standard)

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  Popular, safe specs (ready presets)

  • Good (value): 130 gsm Silk throughout (self-cover)

  • Better (premium feel): 150 gsm Silk inners + 250 gsm Matt-lam cover

  • Best (showpiece): 170 gsm Silk inners + 300 gsm Soft-touch cover (+ SquareFold)

  Text-heavy/eco: 100 gsm Nautilus recycled inners + 250 gsm uncoated cover (Matt lam optional).
  Photo-led: 150 gsm Gloss inners + 300 gsm Gloss-lam cover.

For a tidy staple and flat lay, we recommend:

• Silk/Gloss 130–150 gsm inners: up to ~48–56 pages

• Uncoated 100–120 gsm inners: up to ~64 pages

• Above these, we’ll advise if perfect binding suits your spec better.

We automatically apply creep compensation on thicker booklets.

• Supply: single PDF in reading order (we handle imposition)

• Colour/Resolution: CMYK, 300 dpi (or vector); fonts embedded/outlined

• Bleed: 3 mm on all sides; safe area: keep text/logos 5–8 mm from trim

• Black: body text as 100% K; use rich black only for large solids

• Templates: A5, A4, Square 148, Square 210 (portrait & landscape) — request download links

Need help? We offer a design service and a free pre-flight check for size/bleed/resolution.