Perfect Bound Booklet Printing
Perfect bound booklet printing is a popular choice for creating professional, durable, and visually appealing booklets. This binding method uses a strong adhesive to bind the pages and cover together, resulting in a seamless and polished finish.
Our custom perfect bound booklets offer:
- Custom Sizes
- High-Quality Paper Options
- More Cover Finishes Treatments
- Durable Sewn and Perfect Binding
- Bulk Booklet Printing
Surface Finishes For Booklet
Laminated Cover Options
We can laminate your cover pages with a range of coatings, including UV, gloss, matte, and soft touch lamination, to protect your booklet and give it a truly professional finish.
Surface Finishes
We offer various surface finishes
The finish options in the quote calculator are available for gold or silver foil stamping up to 5.9″ x 1.18″, and embossing or spot UV treatment for areas up to 7.87″ x 1.96″. If you need a larger area of special finish, please contact us.
You can also order one of our sample books on this page to explore the different finishes and foil stamping colors.
Common Printed Booklet Sizes
Choosing the right size for your booklet is essential, as it impacts both the design and practicality of your finished product. While we can print custom booklets in almost any size, most clients prefer standard sizes for their efficiency and versatility.
Standard Size (Most Popular): 8.5” x 11” (210 mm x 297 mm internationally)
This size is ideal for catalogs, manuals, reports, and brochures. It’s professional, easy to handle, and commonly used for commercial and business purposes.Small Booklets: 5.5” x 8.5” (148 mm x 210 mm internationally)
This size is perfect for guides, instruction manuals, or compact brochures. It balances portability and readability.Pocket-Sized Booklets: Popular for warranties, user guides, and product manuals, these range from 4″ x 6″ to as small as 2″ x 3.5″. Compact and convenient, they’re perfect for packaging inserts or on-the-go use.
Why Choose Standard Sizes?
- Cost Efficiency: Standard sizes reduce waste during production, making them more economical.
- Consumer Expectations: These sizes feel familiar and are easy to store and distribute.
- Design Flexibility: Standard sizes provide ample space for clear layouts, images, and text while staying practical.
For unique projects, custom sizes are always an option, but remember they might involve higher costs due to additional setup and production requirements.
If you’re unsure which size is right for your booklet, feel free to reach out! We can also send paper samples to help you visualize your project.
Perfect Bound Booklet Paper Options
Selecting the right paper for your booklet is key to achieving a polished, professional finish. At QinPrinting, we offer a range of high-quality paper options for both the interior pages and the cover, tailored to suit your content, design, and binding preferences.
Interior Paper Options
The interior paper needs to balance durability, readability, and visual appeal. Here are the most popular choices:
Coated Papers
Gloss and matte coated papers are ideal for booklets with high-quality images and vibrant colors. They provide a smooth surface for sharp details and excellent photo reproduction.- 105 gsm (71 lb)
- 128 gsm (86 lb)
- 157 gsm (106 lb)
- 200 gsm (135 lb) for thicker or perfect-bound booklets.
Uncoated Papers
Perfect for text-heavy booklets or those requiring a writable surface. Uncoated papers have a natural finish and softer feel.- 80 gsm (54 lb)
- 100 gsm (68 lb)
Thinner papers (80–128 gsm) are suitable for booklets with more pages, while thicker options (157–200 gsm) work well for shorter booklets or those needing extra durability.
Cover Paper Options
The cover paper serves as the booklet’s first impression, offering both protection and visual impact. Heavier paper is typically used to give a sturdy, high-end look:
- Gloss or Matte Coated Papers
- 200 gsm (74 lb)
- 250 gsm (92 lb)
- 300 gsm (111 lb)
- 350 gsm (129 lb)
Gloss covers are shiny and vibrant, making colors pop, while matte covers offer a more subtle and sophisticated appearance.
Choosing the Right Paper for Your Booklet
- For standard-sized booklets (e.g., 8.5” x 11”), thicker interior paper (128 gsm or 157 gsm) ensures a premium look.
- Booklets with fewer than 32 pages may need heavier interior paper (200 gsm) for perfect binding to meet spine thickness requirements.
- Specialty papers, such as textured or holographic finishes, can make your booklet stand out for unique projects.
See More Binding Options for Booklets in Flat
While booklets come in many shapes and sizes, the binding is very important for appearance and durability. Let’s look at the most popular and professional-looking booklet binding options. You can open several of these completely flat.
Specialist Wholesale Booklet Printing Services
If you’re a wholesaler, print broker, marketing company, or advertising agency, we can provide you with unbeatable wholesale booklet printing services. Our competitive wholesale prices, combined with quality, service, and fast turnaround times—as fast as 3 days—make our offer the best in the business. You can also take advantage of free training with our experts and a comprehensive range of paper samples to help you improve the service you deliver to your clients. Your success is our success, so we always go the extra mile to help you.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Perfect Bound Booklet Printing
FAQs
The cost for printing 100 A5 perfect bound booklets ranges from $282 for 40 pages to $487 for 100 pages, with per-copy costs between $2.82 and $4.87, depending on the page count.
The cost for printing 100 A5 perfect bound booklets is as follows:
- 40 pages: $282 ($2.82 per copy)
- 60 pages: $393 ($3.93 per copy)
- 80 pages: $389 ($3.89 per copy)
- 100 pages: $487 ($4.87 per copy)
The cost of printing a perfect bound booklet depends on several factors, including the size, page count, paper type, cover finish, quantity, and any additional customizations.
Visit our online Printing Cost Calculator for an instant quote.
You can utilize our online quote calculator to obtain EXW prices and click “Shipping Cost” button to get the shipping cost. Alternatively, you can reach out to us directly through the Contact Us form or by sending your printing requirements via email at [email protected].
Upon receiving your request, we’ll promptly provide you with a quote and proceed to the next step accordingly.
Feel free to share your artwork with us through email, Sprend, or WeTransfer to [email protected]. Or send us a share link via Dropbox or Google Drive.
For printing purposes, we require artwork in high-resolution PDF format in CMYK mode, which includes 0.125 inches / 3 mm bleed.
You can get acquainted with our quality, products, and paper stocks by ordering a sample pack from here.
Yes, we ship worldwide! We offer cost-effective shipping options, including sea freight, air freight, and a sea-air combination. Shipping times vary based on your location.
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Whether you’re printing a portfolio, catalog, or publication, perfect bound books deliver affordability without sacrificing quality.
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