Printing softcover brochures
High-quality, flexible and book-like: In a softcover brochure, a flexible cover encloses the inner pages and forms a closed spine. This creates the typical look of a paperback – ideal for professional brochures with a high-quality appearance.
At WENZEL, you can have your softcover book printed and tailor the format, paper, cover and finish to suit your project – customised and with personal advice in Munich.
Personal consultation
Our graphics and layout service can assist you with design, customisation and preparation for print.
Tailor-made solutions
We produce softcover brochures in custom formats, sizes and bespoke designs.
Express production
If you need it done quickly, we’ll look into express production and agree the print run, binding and deadline with you.
From as little as 1 item
We produce softcover brochures from as little as one copy, making them ideal for one-off items and small print runs.
Why choose a softcover brochure?
Softcover binding combines a flexible cover with a high-quality, book-like appearance and is suitable for a wide variety of content.
Flexible handling
The wraparound cover protects the inner section whilst also ensuring it is comfortable to handle.
Also suitable for narrow backs
Using PUR adhesive binding, we can produce softcover books with a spine width of around 1 mm or more.
Format, paper and cover for your softcover brochure
The format, paper and cover all play a part in determining how your brochure looks, feels and can be used. We tailor the specifications to suit the content and the desired impact.
- Choose a format that suits the content
- Choose paper that suits the desired effect
- Customise the softcover
What is a softcover brochure?
A softcover booklet has a flexible, wraparound cover that joins the front cover, spine and back cover to form a single, closed unit. Visually, the binding resembles that of a classic paperback.
The flexible binding makes the softcover lighter and more flexible than a hardcover, whilst the closed spine gives the book a high-quality appearance.
How is a softcover book bound?
The inner section is assembled into a book block and joined to the cover, which wraps round the entire book. At WENZEL, modern PUR adhesive technology and the preparation of the book spine ensure a strong bond between the pages and the cover.
Softcover or another type of binding – which is right for your brochure?
Not every project requires a hardback cover. The length, intended use and desired effect determine which type of binding is most suitable.
Wire stitching
The classic solution for compact brochures. The pages are stapled along the spine, resulting in a slim printed product that is well suited to company information, product presentations, events or marketing materials.
Typical of: Information, product and event leaflets
Wire-O / Spiral binding
With Wire-O binding, the pages are held together by a wire spiral. This makes it particularly suitable for content that is frequently opened and used, such as training materials, presentation documents or work documents.
Typical of: Training courses, presentations, reference works
Adhesive binding
With adhesive binding, the pages are firmly glued to the cover along the spine. This produces a sturdy booklet with a closed spine – ideal for longer texts.
Typical of: Product catalogues, annual reports and comprehensive company brochures
Hardcover
A hardback binding is ideal for particularly prestigious printed products. It gives extensive or lavishly presented content a book-like quality and is also suitable for photo-book-style presentations.
Typical of: High-quality presentations, case studies, and corporate communications
Calendar binding
With calendar binding, the pages are bound in such a way that they are easy to turn and suitable for regular use. It is particularly suitable for calendars, planners and overviews.
Typical of: Calendars, planners, overviews
Still not sure?
Not sure yet which binding, format or paper is best suited to your project? Our team will offer you personalised advice and work with you to find the right solution for your brochure.
Klosterhofstraße 2, 80331 Munich
22 Münchner Freiheit, 80806 Munich
72 Thalkirchner Straße, 80337 Munich
Specialising in digital printing, large-format printing, signage and digitisation. Expert advice and high-quality printed products for private and business customers
Have softcover brochures printed in Munich
If you have your softcover brochure printed by WENZEL, you don’t just get an online ordering process. You can discuss your project directly with our team, agree on materials and finishes, and collect your order from one of our three sites in Munich.
WENZEL has branches in the city centre, Schwabing and Ludwigsvorstadt. Companies in Munich and the surrounding area can also make use of the company’s own courier service. Provided the data is delivered on time and the order volume is manageable, same-day delivery is even possible in Munich.
Your benefits in Munich
- personal advice
- three locations in Munich
- Express production by arrangement
- Collection on site
- Our own courier service in Munich and the surrounding area
- Graphics and layout service
- Customised and bespoke products
Printing softcover brochures – here’s how it works at WENZEL
1. Specify the version
Select the format, paper, size and your preferred cover design. If you have any questions advise we would like to meet you in person.
2. Submit print data
Please send your print files via the WENZEL-Customer upload. If the design or cover isn’t finalised yet, our graphics and layout service is here to help.
3. Print, bind and receive
We will produce your softcover book in the agreed specification. You can then collect your order or choose a suitable delivery option.
FAQ – Having a softcover brochure printed
A softcover booklet has a flexible cover that completely encloses the inner pages. This creates a closed spine and a look similar to that of a paperback.
The cover should be chosen to suit the interior, page count and desired feel. At WENZEL, softcovers can be customised and produced with a range of cover finishes. We will work with you on a case-by-case basis to determine which option is best suited to your project.
DIN A4 and DIN A5 are versatile formats for softcover brochures; DIN A3 is also available from WENZEL. Depending on the content, you can choose between portrait and landscape orientation.
The price depends, in particular, on the format, number of pages, paper, colour scheme, print run and cover design. It is therefore only possible to determine a reliable price once the specific configuration is known.
First, specify the format, paper, page count and design, and then send your print files to WENZEL. You can customise the cover; if required, our graphics and layout service will assist you with this.
Yes, WENZEL also produces customised small print runs using digital printing. This makes softcover books suitable for both smaller projects and larger orders.
A softcover has a flexible cover, whereas a hardcover has a rigid cover. This means that a softcover is lighter and more flexible, whilst a hardcover is designed to be more sturdy and to make a particularly impressive impression.
In thread stitching, folded printed sheets are sewn together with thread to form a sturdy book block. This binding method offers good page-opening performance and high durability.
No. ‘Softcover’ refers to the type of cover, whereas ‘sewn binding’ refers to the way the inner pages are bound. A softcover book can, in principle, be bound using a variety of methods.
Do you have any questions?
We advise you personally.
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