Printing of wire-stitched catalogs and magazines
Wire-stitched catalogs and magazines for presenting products and editorial content. Choose the format, page count, paper and cover, then check prices and production options in the online calculator.
A wire-stitched catalog or magazine is an easy-to-follow format for presenting products, new releases, events or editorial content. The folded sheets are held together at the spine by two metal staples. At DTS, you can choose a portrait, landscape or square format, set the page count, paper and quantity, and order double-sided color or black-and-white printing. You can choose the same finish for the cover as for the inside pages, or specify different paper, print options and lamination. The calculator tailors the available options to the product you select. Before ordering, check the final page count and make sure the content is in the right order. This will help you prepare a catalog, magazine or newsletter to suit your presentation and required quantity.
Configurator and ordering for printed catalogs or magazines
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.
When should you choose a saddle-stitched catalog or magazine?
Saddle stitching with two staples is designed for multi-page printed materials made from folded sheets. Use it for a sales catalog, magazine, program booklet or newsletter. A portrait format offers room for sequences of text and photos; landscape can suit wider layouts, while square allows for a different arrangement of content. The calculator offers a range of specific sizes, including A4 and A5, as well as square formats. Choose your format before finalizing the page layout. If your content is more extensive or you want a different way of binding the pages, compare the options for softcover brochures. Let the publication's intended use guide your choice of binding.
Page count and paper selection
With saddle stitching, sheets are folded, so the page count must be a multiple of four. Your choice of paper affects the maximum publication size; the calculator shows the available options for each paper and format, along with the maximum page count. Make sure your photos, text and any blank pages are all accounted for before preparing the print file. The inside pages can be printed in color or black and white on both sides. Paper types and weights vary depending on the format. When comparing two options, keep the quantity and page count the same, then change the paper to see how your choice affects the price.
Cover in the same or a different finish
For a special cover, select Add a cover with different specifications. Then choose the cover paper and print options, and, if you wish, add the available matte or gloss lamination. If you don't select this option, set up your order using the publication's standard specifications. Name your files clearly so it's easy to tell the cover and inside pages apart when they're prepared separately. Before adding to your cart, also check the number of designs or versions and the total quantity. You can complement your catalog with a flyer for a specific promotion or a folded leaflet when you want to distribute shorter content separately from the main publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a catalogue to be wire-bound?
The folded sheets are held together by two metal staples along the spine. This creates a multi-page publication that’s easy to flip through, such as a catalogue, magazine, or newsletter. This binding differs from perfect binding and wire-o binding, so choose the option that suits the page count and intended use of your printed material.
Why does the page count have to be divisible by four?
Each folded sheet creates four pages. When planning your content, remember to allow for blank pages and the cover. The calculator shows the available page counts; the maximum depends on the product specifications. Before preparing your file, check your selected page count and page order.
Can I order a catalogue with a different cover paper?
Yes. Select the option for a cover with different specifications, then choose the paper and printing options available. You can also have this cover laminated. Before placing your order, check that the cover specifications you selected match your artwork and the publication’s finished size.
Do you print catalogues in landscape or square formats too?
Yes. The calculator includes portrait, landscape, and square formats. When you make a selection, the exact dimensions and available paper options are displayed. Choose the finished size first, then prepare the layout for the text, photos, and cover.
When should I choose a perfect-bound booklet instead of saddle stitching?
Consider another binding if the publication is outside the page-count range allowed by the calculator for your selected paper, or if you want a different spine and cover format. On the perfect binding page, you can configure a booklet with separate options for the inside pages and cover. Compare the options using the same finished size and print quantity.
Related Print Products
For shorter presentations, choose flyers or folded leaflets. For a more extensive publication, consider a softcover brochure as an alternative.
Softcover brochures
Order softcover brochures. Choose the format, page count, interior paper, print options and cover lamination, then check the price for your quantity.
Flyers for individual promotions
Flyer printing with a choice of size, paper, quantity and designs. Compare single- and double-sided printing, calculate your price and order from DTS.
Leaflets for short presentations
Order folded leaflets and brochures with V-, C-, Z- or gate folds. Choose the format, paper, print options and quantity, then check the price in the DTS online calculator.