Gloss Booklet Printing | High Shine Booklets

Gloss booklet printing with high-shine professional finish

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ALL BOOKLET SIZES

Square 148mm Booklets

From £43.00

ex. VAT

Square 210mm Booklets

BOOKLET PAPER TYPES

Gloss booklets feature a high-shine finish that makes colours appear bold, vibrant,
and eye-catching. This makes them an excellent choice for image-heavy designs,
photography, and promotional materials.

The reflective surface enhances contrast and colour depth, helping your booklet
stand out and grab attention — ideal for marketing-led publications.

Choose your quantity and delivery date

QTY	STANDARD Friday 6th November	EXPRESS Wednesday 4th November	FAST TRACK Tuesday 3rd November

Gloss Booklets

High-Impact Gloss Booklet Printing

Gloss booklets are designed to maximise visual impact. The shiny surface enhances colour vibrancy and sharpness, making images and graphics really pop.

They are commonly used for:
• Product catalogues
• Promotional brochures
• Lookbooks and portfolios
• Event programmes
• Marketing presentations

If your booklet relies heavily on images and bold visuals, gloss booklets deliver a striking, professional finish that demands attention.

Gloss booklet printing in progress showing vibrant colour reproduction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gloss paper?

Gloss paper has a shiny, reflective surface that enhances colour vibrancy and image sharpness.

Are gloss booklets good for photographs?

Yes. Gloss paper is ideal for photographs and image-heavy designs because it increases contrast and colour depth.

Is gloss paper suitable for writing on?

No. Gloss paper is not suitable for writing. If you need writable pages, uncoated booklets are a better option.

Can gloss booklets be laminated?

Yes. Optional matt or gloss lamination is available for gloss booklet covers.

Gloss booklet production showing high-quality professional print finish

Delivery Options

Standard Turnaround
Our standard turnaround is based on 5 working days, with artwork approval required by 12:00pm.

Express Turnaround
Approve your artwork by 12:00pm and receive your prints within 3 working days.

Fast Track Turnaround
Approve by 12:00pm to receive your prints the next working day.

SOS Service
For next-day delivery when you miss the cutoff, contact us for a quote.

Templates

Click to download your template or design your own artwork using Canva:

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Canva

Our Templates
Our templates are pre-sized with guides for trim and safe areas. Delete the template after designing.

Artwork Guide

Whether you’re new to print design or just want to double-check you’re doing things correctly, this guide outlines the key considerations when supplying artwork — helping you avoid delays or unexpected results.

Creating your artwork

Start by creating a new document using your preferred design software or online design tool. This can be anything from a simple browser-based editor to professional design software.

• Online tools: Canva and similar browser-based designers
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• CorelDRAW: Bitmap and vector design support
• Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher or PowerPoint
• Other software: Any tool that can export a high-quality PDF

• Set your document to the correct finished size.
• Keep important text and logos inside a safe area.
• Add images, text and colours to build your design.
• Export your final artwork as a PDF.

Print & colour guidelines

• Keep text and important elements at least 3mm from the edge
• Extend background colours and images fully to the edge of the page
• Avoid borders where possible — trimming tolerances can make them appear uneven
• Use images at 300 DPI for sharp, professional print quality
• Supply artwork as single-page PDFs

Colours on screen often appear brighter than in print because screens use RGB colour made from LED light, while printing uses CMYK inks applied to paper. This difference means some colour variation is normal when moving from screen to print.

Our proofing system automatically converts your artwork to CMYK and shows you exactly how it will print before approval.

For solid black areas, we recommend using a rich black mix:
C 60% / M 60% / Y 0% / K 100%

Before you approve

• Check spelling, grammar, prices and dates
• Review yellow tones carefully after upload
• Ensure no important content sits close to the edge
• Only approve when you’re completely happy

Uploading your artwork

After placing your order and completing payment, you’ll be taken to our file upload page. This is where you upload, preview and approve your artwork before it goes to print.

Step 1 – Choose your product

Select the product you’ve ordered. If your order contains multiple items, start with the first product listed.

Step 2 – Design service (if purchased)

If you’ve paid for our professional design service, select this option to complete a short design brief. A proof will be emailed to you within 3–4 working days.

Step 3 – Upload your file

Choose the correct size and orientation, then upload your artwork file. For double-sided products, upload each side separately — or upload a two-page PDF containing both sides.

Step 4 – Preview and adjust

You’ll see a live preview of your artwork. Your design should reach the black edge line. If needed, use the crop and resize tools to make your artwork fill the page.

Step 5 – Final check and approval

Carefully review the final preview — what you see on screen is exactly what will be printed. Enter your invoice number and product code, then click Approve & Print.

Once approved, your file enters our automated production workflow and no changes can be made.

Gloss Booklets

Frequently Asked Questions

Delivery Options

Templates