Perfect Bound

A Tidy, Stapled Finish for Brochures and Programmes Stitched booklets also known as saddle-stitched or stapled booklets are folded and stapled along the spine, giving your content a clean, flat finish that’s easy to handle and cost-effective to produce. At B&D Print, we print stitched booklets in A4, A5, A6, DL or custom sizes including B sizes, with options for self-covers or heavier cover stock, depending on your needs. Perfect for shorter documents with clear structure, brochures, catalogues, programmes or newsletters. Whether you’re printing 50 or 50,000, we’ll help you find the right format and finish.

Why Choose Saddle Stitching?

• Neat, flat finish – Pages lie cleanly without bulk
• Cost-effective – Ideal for short to medium-length content
• Quick to produce – Great for tight deadlines
• Flexible format – From 8 up to around 84 pages depending on paper

Product Details

Sizes

• A4 (210 x 297mm)
• A5 (148 x 210mm)
• A6 (105 x 148mm)
• DL (99 x 210mm)
• Square and custom options including B sizes

Binding

• Saddle stitched (2 staples on spine)
• Loop stitching available for ring binder inserts

Covers

• Use same paper as inner pages (self-cover) or heavier stock
• 150–350gsm cover with optional matt, gloss or soft-touch laminate
• Spot UV and foil finishing available

Inner Pages

• 60–250gsm silk, gloss or uncoated
• Full colour, Custom pantone colours or black-and-white
• Pagination must be a multiple of 4 (e.g. 8, 12, 16 pages, etc.)

Typical Uses

• Company brochures and prospectuses
• Event programmes and order of service
• Newsletters and internal comms
• Product catalogues
• Menus and service guides

Turnaround & Delivery

Stitched booklets are typically produced in 3–5 working days, with options for express service if needed. Delivery available UK-wide. Booklets print litho for bigger runs or digitally for shorter, quicker-turnaround jobs.

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Need something that’s easy to read, quick to print, and neatly finished? Saddle-stitched booklets are a reliable choice for most small to mid-sized documents.

Lay-flat wiro bound booklets for manuals, handbooks and everyday use

Wire bound, also known as wiro bound, booklets hold your pages on a metal wire-o spine, so documents lie completely flat and fold back on themselves. Whether you are printing staff handbooks, notebooks or technical guides, wiro binding keeps your pages secure and easy to reference. We also offer plastic spiral binding as a lower-cost alternative.

At B&D Print, we produce wire-o and spiral bound booklets in A4, A5, A6 or custom sizes, with covers laminated for extra durability. Pages print single or double-sided on your choice of stock, with options including tab dividers and index pages.

Why choose wiro binding?

• Durable and flexible: designed for frequent use
• Lay-flat design: easy to write in or refer to while working
• Customisable: add dividers, tabs or covers to suit your workflow
• Suits short or long documents: works from around 20 up to 200 pages
• Fast production: efficient binding for quick turnarounds

Product details

Sizes

• A4 (210 x 297mm)
• A5 (148 x 210mm)
• A6 (105 x 148mm)
• Square or custom sizes available

Binding

• Wire-o (metal binding) or plastic spiral binding
• Choice of wire colours (black, white, silver, gold and more)
• 2:1 or 3:1 pitch depending on page count and size

Covers

• 200 to 350gsm card
• Optional matt, gloss or soft-touch lamination
• Acetate (clear) or frosted front covers available
• Card or board back covers for extra strength

Inner pages

• 60 to 300gsm silk, gloss or uncoated
• Single or double-sided print
• Suitable for approximately 20 to 200 pages depending on stock

Typical uses

• Staff manuals or training booklets
• Health and safety documents
• Branded notebooks and journals
• Conference handouts
• Technical reference guides

Turnaround and delivery

Most wiro bound jobs are ready in 5 to 7 working days depending on volume and finish. Need it sooner? Ask us and we will do our best to help. Smaller wire-bound runs print digitally, with litho available for bigger quantities.

Wire binding FAQs

What is the difference between wire and spiral binding?

Wire binding, or wiro binding, uses a double-loop metal spine for a clean, professional finish, while spiral binding uses a plastic coil at a lower cost. Both let the booklet lie flat and fold back on itself. Wire-o suits client-facing documents, while plastic spiral suits high-use internal copies.

How many pages does a wiro bound booklet hold?

Wiro and spiral bound booklets hold from around 20 up to 200 pages, depending on the paper weight you choose. Thicker inner pages reduce the maximum page count. Send us your page count and stock and we will confirm the right binding size.

Which wire colours are available?

Wire-o binding comes in black, white, silver, gold and more, in a 2:1 or 3:1 pitch depending on page count and size. Tell us your preferred colour and finished size and we will match it.

Do wiro bound booklets lie flat?

Yes. Both wire-o and plastic spiral binding let the booklet open a full 360 degrees and lie completely flat on a desk. This is why they suit manuals, handbooks and notebooks people refer to while working.

Get a quote

Need something functional and well-presented? Wire-o or spiral binding keeps your pages secure and easy to use, ideal for working documents or branded notebooks. Request a quote or talk to our team and we will help you choose the right binding, size and finish.