30 Years of Excellence in Binding
For over three decades, Kase Printing has offered in-house saddle-stitched booklet binding services, establishing ourselves as leaders in booklet printing. Our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation ensures that every print job meets the highest standards of craftsmanship. Turn to Kase Printing for perfectly bound stapled booklets that exceed your expectations.

State-of-the-Art Saddle Stitch Technology
We utilize two advanced binding systems to meet diverse project needs:
Higher quantity offset
For higher quantity offset press production runs, booklets are bound on:
Lower Quantity Digital
For lower quantity saddle-stitch binding, digital press production runs:
Saddle Stitch Binding and Printing Services
Creating a superior saddle-stitched booklet requires attention to detail and high-quality materials. Here's what sets our print jobs apart:

Precision in Binding
Our saddle stitching ensures each page is securely bound with sharp, even staples, creating a professional finish that holds up to repeated use.

Quality Paper Stock
We use premium paper stocks that provide a smooth feel and vibrant color reproduction. Whether you choose matte, gloss, or uncoated, your booklet will have the look and feel of quality.

Finishing Options
We offer a variety of finishing options to enhance the look and functionality of your booklet. From soft-fold to hard-fold spines, and wafer seal applications for secure mailing, we provide the finishing touches that make your booklet stand out.

Trim and Fold Accuracy
We meticulously trim and fold each booklet to precise dimensions, ensuring clean edges and perfect alignment. This attention to detail ensures that every booklet looks polished and professional.

Consistent Color Quality
Our state-of-the-art printing technology guarantees consistent, high-resolution color on every page, ensuring your images and text stand out with clarity and precision.

Customization
We understand that every project is unique. That's why we offer customizable options to fit your specific needs. Whether it’s a custom size, special binding, or unique paper type, we work with you to create a booklet that meets your vision.

Eco-Friendly Practices
We are committed to sustainable printing practices. Our eco-friendly inks and responsibly sourced paper stocks ensure that your booklet is not only beautiful but also environmentally conscious.
Versatile Finishing Options
No matter the quantity, we provide additional finishing services for your printed books. We offer soft-fold and hard-fold options for most trim sizes, ensuring a polished spine finish. Additionally, we apply wafer seals for compact packaging or to meet USPS mailing requirements, potentially saving you on postage costs.
We Print Saddle Stitch Booklets That Stand Out to Our Customers
Our professional saddle-stitch booklet printing services cater to a diverse clientele, including:

Flexible Sizing Options
We offer a wide range of popular saddle stitch book trim sizes, available in both portrait and landscape/oblong orientations:
Custom sizes are also available upon request.

Portrait Orientation
Landscape/Oblong Orientation
Personalized Service for Your Saddle Stitch Booklet Project
Expert Assistance Throughout the Manufacturing Process
When you choose Kase Printing, you'll receive customized and personalized attention from our dedicated Account Managers. They guide you through every step of the booklet-making process, ensuring your final printed product exceeds expectations.
Our Account Managers work closely with you to ensure that every aspect of your saddle stitched booklet project is executed to perfection, from initial design to final production.

Saddle Stitch Booklet Printing Includes
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Ready to create beautiful, affordable booklets? Our team is standing by to assist you with all your saddle stitch booklet printing needs. From design assistance to final delivery, we're committed to exceptional service and quality.
At Kase Printing, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality printed booklets that exceed your expectations. Let us help you create saddle-stitched booklets that effectively communicate your message without breaking the bank.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saddle Stitch Booklets
Interested in our saddle-stitched booklet services? We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the process better. Learn more about the flexibility of this binding method, the types of projects it's best suited for, and the expected turnaround time.
For additional information, you can always request a quote.
A booklet that is constructed of folded sheets gathered with staples along the spine with staples that are visible upon opening the center of the book
It is rumored that back in history, with its construction being of pages folded in half with staples applied along the spine, it reminded people of a horse’s saddle.
The number of pages that can be saddle-stitched is dependent on the paper being used and the page count being divisible by 4.
The number of pages that can be saddle-stitched is dependent on the paper being used and the page count being divisible by 4.
Usually no more than 80 pages
The common page counts for saddle binding are between 8pgs to 80pgs.
A saddle booklet needs to be divisible in 4 because each sheet in the book (leaf) contains 4 pages.
We are flexible with the dimensions that you would like to use, allowing your product to be fully customizable.
A booklet is considered a self-cover when both the text and designed cover paper is the same.
A saddle booklet is not an expensive option.
In cases, with page counts above 80 pages, the perfect bind option will tend to be a lower cost than the saddle stitch option.
A saddle-bound booklet will tend to bulk up more along the spine side of the booklet, disallowing a nice stack when presenting many copies together.
There is a place for both in the industry, use of the book may very well dictate which option is best.
Yes, a saddle booklet will lay relatively flat, especially when compared to a perfect bound book.
Yes, you can. This is known as a “plus cover” saddle stitched booklet.
Most booklets are 2 stitches. However, in larger-sized booklets - in size or thickness, you may choose 3 staples or stitches.
Yes, you can.
Yes, they can.
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A paper’s weight and finish will increase or decrease the weight and feel of the finished product.
Your page arrangement for the text file is no different than building a file for a perfect bind book, we handle the imposition of the final text build and adjust for what is called page creep. The difference is on the build of the cover, since there is no spine, no additional print area will need to be built into the flat side of the cover.
Reviewing your saddle booklet proof you should look for the pagination, trim size, image quality, font substitutions, trim area, margins, and proximity of the outside margins on the inner leaves after the final trim