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Gloss booklets feature a bright, reflective coated surface that enhances color saturation, sharpens image detail, and gives your printed piece a polished, professional appearance. The gloss coating - typically an AQ (aqueous) finish applied inline after printing - makes photographs pop, bold colors appear richer, and the overall piece feel premium in the reader's hand.
Available with saddle-stitch, perfect binding, or wire-o binding, gloss booklets are the preferred format for marketing materials, product lookbooks, trade show handouts, and any publication where strong visual impact is the priority.
| Finished Sizes | 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 5.5" landscape, Custom |
| Page Count | 8-64 pages (saddle-stitch) - 30-400 pages (perfect binding) |
| Binding | Saddle-Stitch, Perfect Binding, or Wire-O |
| Cover Finish | Gloss AQ Coating (standard) - Gloss Laminate - UV Spot |
| Cover Stock | 80lb or 100lb Gloss Cover |
| Inside Paper | 80lb or 100lb Gloss Text - 80lb or 100lb Matte Text |
| Printing | Full Color Both Sides (4/4) |
| Turnaround | 3-5 Days (saddle-stitch) - 5-7 Days (perfect binding) - Rush available |
| Shipping | Nationwide - all 50 states |
| AQ Gloss Coat | Standard water-based gloss applied inline. Enhances sheen and resists fingerprints. Best value gloss option. |
| Gloss Laminate | Thick plastic film for maximum shine. Very durable and tear-resistant - ideal for heavy distribution. |
| Matte Laminate | Smooth, non-glare film. Upscale appearance with rich colors and no reflection. Popular for luxury brands. |
| UV Spot Coat | High-gloss coating on specific design elements over a matte base. Premium finishing effect. |
| Soft-Touch Lam. | Velvety tactile finish. Understated luxury preferred by fashion, lifestyle, and high-end brands. |
Sales brochures, brand books, and promotional handouts for clients
Fashion, retail, and e-commerce showcases with striking photography
Eye-catching catalogs and materials for events, expos, and conferences
Polished brand presentations for prospective clients and partners
The gloss coating increases ink saturation and contrast, producing colors that are deeper, richer, and more impactful than on uncoated or matte stock.
Images appear crisp, detailed, and vibrant on gloss. It is the ideal substrate for booklets featuring product photography, lifestyle shots, or bold graphics.
The coated surface resists fingerprints and normal wear, keeping your booklets looking pristine through trade shows, mailings, and extended distribution.
Gloss booklets are available in three binding styles. The right choice depends on your page count and how the booklet will be used.
Folded and stapled along the spine. Best for 8-64 pages. Most economical option - lays flat, fast production, clean professional finish.
Square spine with durable adhesive. Best for 30-400 pages. Provides a book-like appearance with a printable spine for shelf display.
Metal coil for a 360-degree lay-flat experience. Great for presentations, workbooks, and reference materials used on a desk or table.
Choose your size, page count, cover stock, inside paper, and printing option. Add one or multiple products to your cart and select from multiple shipping options.
Submit a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI in CMYK with 0.125" bleed. Our pre-press team reviews every file before going to press.
If you need one, we can email you a PDF proof for your review, verifying page order, margins, and color before going to press.
Printed, coated, bound, and shipped nationwide in 3-7 business days depending on binding selection. Rush available.
Gloss booklets are printed on coated paper stock and finished with a bright, reflective gloss coating - typically an aqueous (AQ) coating applied inline immediately after printing. This coating seals the ink, enhances color saturation, sharpens image detail, and gives the printed surface a polished, premium appearance. Compared to uncoated booklets, gloss printing produces noticeably richer colors, deeper blacks, and crisper photographs. The coated surface also resists fingerprints and normal wear better than uncoated stock, making gloss booklets ideal for trade show distribution, direct mail campaigns, and high-traffic marketing environments. If your booklet contains photography, bold brand colors, or lifestyle imagery, gloss is the recommended finish.
Gloss booklets are available in three binding styles. Saddle-stitch is the most economical option, using two wire staples through the spine fold, and is ideal for booklets with 8 to 64 pages. Perfect binding uses a durable adhesive to create a flat, printable square spine and is suited to publications with 30 to 400 pages. Wire-O binding uses a double-loop metal wire coil that allows the booklet to open completely flat - 360 degrees - making it a popular choice for presentations, workbooks, and desk reference materials. Each binding style has different production timelines and pricing, so choosing the right one depends on your page count, intended use, and budget.
Five cover finish options are available. AQ Gloss Coat is a water-based gloss coating applied inline after printing - it enhances sheen, resists fingerprints, and is the most cost-effective gloss finish. Gloss Laminate is a thick plastic film bonded to the cover for maximum shine, exceptional durability, and tear resistance - the best choice for heavily distributed marketing materials. Matte Laminate provides a smooth, non-reflective film finish with an upscale appearance and rich color depth without any glare - popular for luxury and lifestyle brands. UV Spot Coat applies a high-gloss coating selectively to specific design elements such as a logo or product image over a matte base, creating a dramatic contrast effect. Soft-Touch Laminate adds a velvety, tactile finish preferred by high-end fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands that want a distinctive premium feel.
Page count ranges depend on the binding style selected. Saddle-stitch gloss booklets are available from 8 to 64 pages in multiples of 4. Perfect-bound gloss booklets are available from 30 to 400 pages. Wire-O gloss booklets are available across a range of page counts - contact our team for specific Wire-O page count pricing. Standard finished sizes include 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", and 8.5" x 5.5" landscape. Custom sizes are available on request. All page count and bleed requirements are the same as standard saddle-stitch and perfect-bound booklets - your file must include 0.125" bleed on all sides, use CMYK color mode, and be submitted at 300 DPI minimum resolution.
Gloss booklet covers are printed on 80lb or 100lb Gloss Cover stock. Interior pages are available in 80lb Gloss Text for standard photo-heavy applications or 100lb Gloss Text for heavier, more substantial interior pages with richer color output. Matte Text stocks are also available as interior options if you want a gloss cover with a softer, non-reflective interior - a combination preferred by brands that want visual impact on the cover but reduced glare on text-heavy interior pages. Our pre-press team can recommend the right combination based on your content mix and distribution requirements.
Production time varies by binding style. Saddle-stitch gloss booklets are produced in 3 to 5 business days from file approval. Perfect-bound gloss booklets require 5 to 7 business days due to the additional binding and curing steps involved. Wire-O binding turnaround is similar to saddle-stitch. Rush production is available for all binding styles - contact our team before ordering if you have a hard deadline. All turnaround times begin from the point of file approval and do not include shipping transit time.
Yes. We ship finished gloss booklets to any address in the contiguous United States from our Plainview, New York facility. Standard and expedited shipping options are available. For large or time-sensitive orders, contact our team before placing your order to discuss shipping options and estimated delivery windows to your location.
Our team can advise on the best finish, binding, and paper combination for your project.
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