Saddle Stitch Booklet Printing

A saddle stitch booklet is exactly what it sounds like: folded sheets, center-stapled, cleanly trimmed, and ready to tell your story—whether it’s a product catalog, event program, or saddle stitch magazine. At U.S. Press, we’ve been perfecting saddle stitch booklet printing for over 45 years, and we still treat every order like it’s headed to our own trade show table.        

We’re not some faceless online printer. We’re real people who know deadlines, bulk runs, and brand standards matter—and we care enough to get it right the first time.

Size: 5.5" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 11" (For different sizes, please request a quote here)

Inside Paper: 60# Uncoated Text, 70# Gloss Text, 80# Gloss Text, 80# Matte Text, 100# Gloss Text, or 100# Matte Text

Cover Paper: 80#, 100# Gloss or Matte Coated Cover

Printing: Full Color Throughout (4/4)

Mailing: Addressing, Prep, and Mail (Optional)

Artwork: Print-Ready PDFs Preferred

Let Saddle Stitch Booklets Do the Heavy Lifting for Your Brand

Think of a beautifully bound and printed saddle stitch booklet as your brand’s handshake—solid, polished, and worth holding onto. They hit the sweet spot for businesses and nonprofits that need to say more than a flyer allows but still keep costs in check.

We see teams using saddle stitched booklets to roll out new product lines, hand out training materials, pitch services at expos, or recap their impact in annual reports. It’s also a favorite for franchise networks, healthcare groups, manufacturers—anyone who needs to communicate clearly, professionally, and at scale.

With bulk pricing, quick turnarounds, and sharp full-color printing at U.S. Press, saddle stitch booklet printing gives you more room to work with, without working overtime to stay on budget.

Saddle Stitch Printing Options at U.S. Press

We keep our saddle stitch printing options flexible, so your booklet does exactly what you need it to—nothing more, nothing less. Choose between standard sizes (5.5" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 11"), or request a custom quote if you’ve got something different in mind.

Inside pages come in a range of stocks, from smooth 60# uncoated for a clean, writable feel, to polished 70#, 80#, or 100# gloss and matte text for that finished, professional look. For the cover, go sturdier with 80# or 100# gloss or matte-coated cover stock—perfect for a clean first impression. Every saddle stitch booklet is printed in full color throughout (4/4).

Just send us your print-ready PDF, and we’ll take it from there (with the kind of care and follow-through you only get from a team that knows this business inside and out.)

Need It Mailed? We’ve Got That Covered, Too.

If your saddle stitch booklets are headed out into the world, we’ll help get them there—no juggling vendors or last-minute scrambles needed. Our in-house mailing services handle it all: addressing, prepping, sorting, and delivery to USPS. Whether you're sending out a few hundred or tens of thousands, we’ll make sure everything’s squared away and out the door on time.

Whether you're working on a saddle stitch magazine or catalog drop, we’ll help you hit postal regulations, keep postage costs efficient, and streamline the whole process. It's all part of making your bulk printing investment work for you. And yes, we’ll double-check the postage details, too.

Hands holding a saddle-stitched booklet open,

Frequently Asked Questions: Printing Saddle Stitch Booklets

If you'd like to learn more about printing saddle stitch booklets at U.S. Press, check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions down below.

What is saddle stitch binding?

Saddle stitch binding is a method where folded sheets are stapled together along the spine—usually with two staples. It’s simple, durable, and cost-effective, making it ideal for marketing booklets, catalogs, and magazines with shorter page counts.

Which page count is best for saddle stitch booklets?

We typically recommend saddle stitch binding for booklets with 8 to 72 pages (including cover). Beyond that, you’ll want to consider other binding methods to avoid issues like page creep or difficulty staying flat.

Do saddle stitch booklets have to be printed in multiples of 4 pages?

They do. Because of the way pages are folded and stapled, your total page count—including the cover—needs to be in multiples of four (e.g., 8, 12, 16, etc.).

Can I include a form or coupon in my saddle stitch booklet?

Absolutely. Many businesses include tear-out forms or coupons in their layout. If you'd like to add this custom option, please reach out to us at 800-227-7377 for a quote.

Can I print a saddle stitch booklet with a thicker cover than the inside pages?

Yes—and it’s actually a smart move. Many customers choose a heavier coated cover stock to add durability and give the booklet a more polished, high-end feel.

Brochure Printing Service

Let’s Put Your Story in Print: Order Your Saddle Stitch Booklets Today

If you need a smart, dependable way to showcase your content, saddle stitch booklet printing is a solid choice—and we’re here to make the process easy. Whether you’re printing a few hundred for a local campaign or mailing thousands nationwide, we’ll handle the details with the same care we’ve put into every job since 1981. Let’s get your next project moving.

Contact Our Printing Experts

60# Uncoated Text: High quality, light text weight paper stock that is uncoated (similar to copy paper texture).
70# Gloss Text: High quality, light text weight paper stock with a gloss finish on both sides.
80# Gloss Text: High quality, medium text weight paper stock with a gloss finish on both sides.
80# Matte Text: High quality, medium text weight paper stock with a satiny, matte finish on both sides.
100# Gloss Text: High quality, heavy text weight paper stock with a gloss finish on both sides.
100# Matte Text: High quality, heavy text weight paper stock with a satiny, matte finish on both sides.
80# Gloss Cover: High quality, medium weight cover stock with a gloss finish on both sides.
80# Matte Cover: High quality, medium weight cover stock with a satiny, dull finish on both sides.
100# Gloss Cover: High quality, heavy weight cover stock with a gloss finish on both sides.
100# Matte Cover: High quality, heavy weight cover stock with a satiny, dull finish on both sides.

Document size:

Same size as final trim size of piece

Bleed:

Set your bleed to .125" on all sides

Safe Area:

Set your margins to .125" and keep all important elements (logos, text, and images that do not bleed) within these margins

Resolution:

300 PPI for all images is strongly recommended for best print quality

File Type:

PDFs are preferred

Uploading files:

You can upload files directly to this product page by clicking "Upload Your File & Order Now". Or, if you prefer to send your files a different way, you can send files here.

If you need any help with creating your print ready artwork, please give us a call at 800-227-7377 or email us at info@uspress.com.

From Proof to Your Door

Review & Approve

We check your artwork and email a PDF proof for your approval.

Production

Your selected production time begins after proof approval.

Shipping

Shipping transit time follows production and depends on the shipping method you select at checkout.

Proofing

After you place your order and upload your artwork, our prepress team will begin inspecting your files to ensure your document size, bleed lines, margins, image resolution, and more are correct in order for the best print quality. They will email you a soft proof (PDF) for your approval prior to printing. Most proofs are sent within 1 business day of order placement; more complex art files can sometimes take longer.

Soft proofing is an easy way to see what your finished product will look like and make sure the content is correct. However, soft proofing is not intended for exact color matching. Every monitor displays color differently, and on backlit screens, colors may appear lighter than the actual colors contained in your files. If color matching is critical, please give us a call at 800-227-7377 to order a hard proof.

Production Time

Production time begins after proof approval and is the time required to produce your order before it ships. It is calculated in business days, starting at the next occurrence of 9:00 AM Eastern on the 1st business day after the proof is approved.

U.S. Press is closed Saturdays, Sundays and all major holidays; thus, these days are not included in the production schedule.

Shipping Transit Time

Once production is complete, your order will ship out via the shipping method you select at checkout. All of our orders ship from our location in Valdosta, Georgia. The transit map below shows expected transit time from our plant in Valdosta to your location based on FedEx Ground shipping.

Alternatively, you can select an expedited shipping method (FedEx Express Saver - 3 business day transit), FedEx 2nd Day Air (2 business day transit), or FedEx Overnight Standard (1 business day transit).

FedEx Ground shipping transit map from U.S. Press in Valdosta, Georgia

Save time by using our guideline templates. Our templates have been set up with proper bleeds and margins, assuring your print job turns out accurate. To download, select a saddle stitch booklet size and file type below.

How to Start Your Direct Mail Booklet Campaign with U.S. Press


Select Your Booklet Details

Start by choosing your booklet size, page count, and paper with our instant calculator above. Next, answer the questions above about leftover booklets, duplicate removal, and NCOA forwarding.

Get an Instant Price

Once you have configured your booklet product, our calculator will display an instant price on our printing and mail services. Note: Postage is additional from the above pricing and will be invoiced separately after list processing.

Upload Your Artwork and Complete Checkout

Upload your artwork then breeze through checkout. Since we’re mailing your pieces for you, select “Mailing Services” under shipping options to avoid a shipping fee.

Send Us Your Mail List

After checkout, you'll receive a link to upload your mail list. We will then process your mail list to determine the final quantity and postage cost.

Pay for Postage

Once your list has been processed, we will send you an invoice for the postage total. Postage must be paid three days prior to your mail drop date.

We'll Handle the Rest

We’ll print, address, prep, bundle, and deliver your pieces to USPS for you. So sit back, relax, and watch your sales grow!

Postage Costs

Postage is an additional cost to your printing subtotal and is dependent on the finished size and weight of your booklet, the mail class you select, as well as the specific addresses on your mail list. Your exact postage cost is determined at list processing after you place your online order and will be invoiced separately. Postage must be paid three days prior to your mail drop date.

Need a postage estimate prior to placing your booklet order? Please contact us at 800-227-7377 and we will be happy to assist you.

Shop Related Products

Perfect Bound Book Printing
Saddle Stitch Booklet Printing