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Brochure Printing

Brochure printing is one of the most effective ways to present your business, products, and services in a professional and organized format. Whether you need a fast short-run folded piece or a premium bulk production run with custom coating, Copies America has a brochure product for every project and budget.

Choose from four brochure products - Quick Brochures for fast turnaround short runs, Half-Fold Brochures for clean four-panel presentations, Tri-Fold Brochures for the most widely used marketing format, and Specialty Folds for gate fold, roll fold, and other high-impact designs. All products are available in full color with a range of paper stocks and finishes, and ship nationwide.

Choose Your Brochure Type

Which Brochure Should You Choose?

Brochure Type Guide
Quick Brochures Best when you need folded brochures fast - short runs from 50 pieces, multiple sizes and fold styles, wide paper stock range. Ideal for trade shows, sales meetings, open houses, and urgent campaigns.
Half-Fold Best for layouts that need space - large four-panel format suits bold imagery, detailed text, and editorial designs. Standard choice for menus, event programs, real estate materials, and corporate presentations.
Tri-Fold Best for structured marketing content - the most recognized brochure format in business. Six panels guide the reader from cover to offer to call to action. Fits a #10 envelope for direct mail.
Specialty Folds Best for creative and high-impact campaigns. Gate fold, roll fold, barrel fold, and other styles create a premium experience. Ideal for luxury brands, product launches, and VIP client presentations.

Brochure Sizes, Paper Stocks and Finishes

Popular Sizes 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", 11" x 17", 11" x 25.5" - custom sizes available on select products
Paper Stocks 20/50# Bond, 24/60# Offset, Hammermill Semi-Gloss, 80# and 100# Gloss Text, 80# and 100# Uncoated Text, 80# and 100# Gloss Cover, 80# and 100# Uncoated Cover, 12pt and 16pt Cover Stock
Finishes Gloss, Matte, Uncoated - AQ Gloss and UV Spot Coat available on select products
Printing Full Color Both Sides, Full Color Front / Blank Back, Black and White Both Sides, Black and White / Blank Back
Fold Styles No Fold, Half Fold, Tri Fold, Accordion Fold, Z Fold, French Fold, Gate Fold, Roll Fold, Barrel Fold
Turnaround Fast rush options available on Quick Brochures - standard 3 to 5 business days on Half-Fold, Tri-Fold, and Specialty Folds
Shipping Nationwide - all 50 states

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of brochures does Copies America offer?

Copies America offers four brochure products to cover the full range of needs. Quick Brochures are designed for fast turnaround short runs from 50 pieces - ideal when you need folded materials quickly for an event, meeting, or campaign. Half-Fold Brochures produce a four-panel bi-fold piece suited to menus, event programs, and corporate presentations on premium stock. Tri-Fold Brochures are the most widely used marketing brochure format - six panels, fits a standard envelope, and works across nearly every industry and use case. Specialty Folds Brochures cover gate fold, roll fold, barrel fold, and other creative formats for high-impact campaigns where a standard fold is not enough.

What is the difference between Quick Brochures and the other brochure products?

Quick Brochures are produced on digital presses optimized for short runs and fast turnaround - the right choice when you need 50 to a few hundred pieces quickly. They offer the widest range of paper stock options (from standard bond through 16pt cover stock) and the most fold style choices (half fold, tri fold, accordion, Z fold, French fold, or no fold) of any single product. Half-Fold, Tri-Fold, and Specialty Folds are better suited for larger quantity runs where offset printing economics apply and a specific fold style is required. If you are unsure which product fits your project, our team can advise based on your quantity, timeline, and budget.

Which brochure format is most popular for business marketing?

The tri-fold brochure is the most widely used format in business-to-consumer and business-to-business marketing. Its six-panel layout - three on each side - provides a natural flow from cover to introduction to offer to call to action, and its finished size fits a standard #10 envelope without trimming. It is the default choice for service guides, sales handouts, trade show kits, and direct mail campaigns across nearly every industry. The half-fold is the preferred choice when the design requires larger panels - for bold imagery, longer text blocks, or a more open editorial feel.

What paper stock should I use for brochures?

For most business marketing brochures, 100# gloss text is the standard recommendation - it produces vivid full-color printing, folds cleanly, and feels substantial in hand. For higher-value presentations, 100# gloss cover or 12pt cover stock adds noticeable weight and a more premium feel. Uncoated stocks (80# or 100# uncoated text or cover) are the right choice when your design calls for a natural, tactile feel, or when recipients will need to write on the piece. For high-volume, cost-sensitive distributions, 80# gloss text or 60# uncoated offset keeps per-piece cost low while still producing professional results.

How do I set up my brochure file for print?

Set up your file as a flat, single-spread document at the full unfolded sheet size. For a tri-fold 8.5" x 11" brochure, your flat file should be 8.5" x 11" with three equal panels of approximately 3.67" each. Add 0.125" bleed on all four outer edges and keep all text and logos at least 0.125" from trim edges and 0.1875" from fold lines. Submit a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI in CMYK with all fonts outlined. If you need a fold template for your chosen size and style, contact our team before you begin layout and we will send one at no charge.

Do you offer brochure design services?

Yes. Copies America has an in-house graphic design team that can create your brochure from scratch or adapt existing materials to the correct format and specifications. Design services are quoted separately based on scope. If you have a brand identity, existing files, or reference materials to work from, share them when you request a design quote. Our team can also review files you have already created and flag any production issues - incorrect color mode, missing bleed, low-resolution images - before production begins, at no charge.

How fast can brochures be printed and delivered?

Quick Brochures are available with rush turnaround - contact our team before ordering to confirm availability for your size, stock, and fold combination. Half-Fold, Tri-Fold, and Specialty Folds Brochures have a standard production time of 3 to 5 business days from file approval, not including shipping transit. For time-sensitive orders, call us at 1-800-423-2679 or email sales@copiesamerica.com with your quantity, in-hand date, and product choice and we will confirm the fastest available option.

Do you ship brochures nationwide?

Yes. Copies America ships all brochure products to any address in the contiguous United States from our Plainview, New York production facility. Standard and expedited shipping options are available at checkout. For large quantity orders or projects with tight delivery requirements, contact our team before ordering to discuss shipping logistics and estimated transit times to your location.

Ready to Print Your Brochures?

Choose your brochure type above and configure your order online - or call us at 1-800-423-2679 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST. Our team can help with product selection, paper stock, file setup, and turnaround options. We respond to email inquiries within 2 hours on business days.

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