Saddle Stitched Magazines
Saddle stitched magazines are the most popular and cost-effective binding method for publications up to 64 pages. Two wire staples through the spine fold hold the pages together, creating a clean, professional finish that lies flat when opened. This binding style is ideal for product catalogues, company newsletters, event programmes, lookbooks, and marketing brochures.
At Perklets Print, we produce saddle stitched magazines using high-quality art paper and advanced CMYK printing that delivers vivid colours and razor-sharp image reproduction. Whether you need a 12-page product leaflet or a 64-page corporate magazine, our saddle stitch binding ensures a polished, professional result every time.
Our standard saddle stitched magazines are printed on 130–170 GSM art paper for inner pages with a heavier 250–300 GSM cover stock, finished with matt or gloss lamination. The result is a lightweight yet durable publication that feels substantial in the hand and showcases your content beautifully.
Product Specifications
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Design Guidelines
Provide individual page files or a multi-page PDF with pages in sequential order. Include separate cover file if different stock.
- Bleed area: 3mm bleed on all sides — extend images and backgrounds beyond the trim line.
- Crop area: A4 magazine trim size: 210 x 297 mm. Spine width depends on page count and paper stock.
- Safe area: Keep critical text at least 5mm from trim edges and 8mm from the spine on inner pages.
Accepted formats: AI, EPS, PSD, PDF (preferred — multi-page), INDD (packaged)
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FAQs: Saddle Stitched Magazines
What is saddle stitched binding?
Saddle stitching uses two or more wire staples through the spine fold to hold pages together. It is the most common and affordable binding method for magazines, brochures, and catalogues up to 64 pages.
What is the maximum page count for saddle stitching?
Saddle stitched magazines work best with 8–64 pages (always in multiples of 4). Beyond 64 pages, the spine becomes too thick for wire staples and we recommend perfect binding instead.
Can I use different paper for the cover and inner pages?
Yes, we typically use a heavier stock (250–300 GSM) for the cover with lamination, and lighter stock (130–170 GSM) for inner pages. This gives the magazine a professional feel while keeping costs manageable.
How long does production take?
Standard saddle stitched magazines are ready in 4–6 working days from artwork approval. Express production is available for urgent orders — contact us for rush pricing.
What sizes can you print?
We print saddle stitched magazines in A4, A5, Letter, and any custom dimensions. A4 (210 x 297 mm) is the most popular size for corporate and marketing publications.