Saddle-stitched catalogs bound with staples. Great for catalogs, company profiles, and brochures with fewer pages.
No single standard specification is recommended; the choice depends on intended use and purpose. Woodfree paper is suited to orders centered on writing and information delivery, while matte coated or gloss coated paper is recommended for image-focused orders.
The finishing specification is determined by the order's objective. Foil and spot UV are appropriate for orders emphasizing a premium feel, while lamination suits orders requiring a clean finish. Matte laminate provides a refined texture with reduced fingerprint visibility, and gloss laminate provides vivid color reproduction with color protection. Please finalize the specification during the quotation stage.
Saddle-stitched catalogs are available from a minimum of 8 pages, and the page count must be a multiple of 4. Please review the specifications for each binding method when placing an order.
Saddle stitching is structured by folding sheets in half and inserting staples at the center. One folded sheet produces 4 pages, so the page count must be a multiple of 4 (4, 8, 12, 16, and so on).
Due to the limited opening at the center of saddle-stitched booklets, photos, logos, or text placed on the center line may suffer from reduced visibility. Please position key design elements with at least 5mm of inner margin clearance.
Due to the characteristics of offset printing, banding may occur in low-density gradient regions. For orders requiring precise reproduction, the addition of noise or the use of high-saturation colors is recommended. Single-color gradients are particularly prone to visible banding.
Spot color is part of the printing process and foil is a finishing process, so concurrent application is unrestricted. However, overlapping finishes such as foil and spot UV may cause the foil to lift, so prior consultation is recommended.