Perfect-bound brochure printing
Perfect-bound brochures for presentations, manuals and other longer content. Choose the format, paper, page count and cover options, then check the price for your quantity in the online calculator.
Print brochures, manuals and longer presentations with a flexible, perfect-bound cover. Choose the size, page count and paper, configure the inside pages and cover separately, and calculate your print price with DTS in Ljubljana.
Configure and order a printed brochure
Once you’ve configured your product in the calculator, add it to your basket. The order quantity is added as one set. Delivery and VAT are calculated at checkout. We review every order before production and will contact you if anything is unclear.
Sizes and page counts for perfect-bound brochures
Perfect binding is a good choice for a longer business presentation, instructions, a manual or another publication you want to finish with a flexible cover. Start by choosing the finished size: portrait is often practical for reading in sequence, landscape for wider layouts, and square for a balanced mix of photos and text. The calculator offers several sizes in these formats. Choose one that suits your content and how you plan to use the publication. If you’re comparing a brochure with a shorter saddle-stitched publication, check the available page count too. The binding affects the design of the whole product, so choose it before preparing the final artwork.
Paper and cover finishing options
For the inside pages, choose from the available paper types and weights, and select double-sided colour or black-and-white printing. The available material groups depend on the publication format. The cover has its own paper and print options, so you can design it as a distinct part of the brochure’s visual identity. Matte or gloss lamination is also available, on one or both sides. When comparing prices, change one option at a time so you can see what caused the difference. Before ordering, check that the specifications for the inside pages and cover match your files, as similar material names don’t necessarily mean the same paper weight.
Preparing the cover and spine
Set the page count after you’ve finalised the content layout. Include any introductory, closing and blank pages that are part of the inside pages. Prepare the cover to match the final options you’ve selected; don’t estimate the spine width, as it depends on the page count and paper. If you need to clarify the specifications, send them for review before production. Then enter the total quantity, number of designs and turnaround time in the calculator. The full quantity is added to your cart as one item. For a publication with rigid covers, also compare hardcover binding; a wire-o binding may be a good fit for workshop use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are perfect-bound brochures suitable for?
Perfect binding is available for brochures, manuals, longer presentations and other publications with a flexible cover. The page count and intended use are important. Check the available formats and page counts in the calculator, then specify the inside pages and cover separately.
Can the inside pages and cover be printed differently?
Yes. Choose colour or black-and-white double-sided printing for the inside pages, with separate print options for the cover. For example, you can have a colour cover and black-and-white inside pages. Clearly label your files to show which part matches each specification.
Can I laminate the brochure cover?
Yes. You can choose an unlaminated cover or add matte or gloss lamination to one or both sides. Select your option in the calculator and check that it suits the look and intended use of your brochure. The inside pages and cover remain separate parts of the order specification.
How do I prepare a cover with a spine?
First, choose the finished size, page count and paper for the inside pages. This information is needed to prepare the cover and spine correctly. Confirm the required dimensions with DTS before exporting the final file; don’t reuse a spine from an earlier order if the page count or material has changed.
Is a perfect-bound brochure the same as a spiral-bound publication?
No. They are different types of binding. This page lets you configure a perfect-bound brochure with a printed cover; wire-o bound publications have a separate page where you can choose the wire colour. When deciding, consider how readers will hold, turn and use the publication.
Related Print Products
For other binding options, also see saddle-stitched catalogues and magazines, hardcover books, and wire-o bound publications.
Saddle-stitched catalogues and magazines
Print saddle-stitched catalogues and magazines. Choose the size, page count, paper and cover options, then calculate your price.
Hardcover books
Print thread-sewn hardback books. Choose the size, paper, page count, spine and cover finish, then calculate your price.
Wire-o-bound booklets
Print wire-bound booklets and manuals. Choose the size, sheet count, paper, wire colour and cover options, then calculate your price.