Leaflet Printing
From standard formats in a variety of sizes and finishes to bespoke creations, our unbeatable combination of quality, speed, and affordability makes Bishops Printers a trusted choice for folded leaflets.
Folded Leaflets. Affordable, High Quality and Versatile
Clever design and strategic folding can transform a leaflet into a powerful communication tool. Folds aren’t just functional—they guide the eye, break up content, and build anticipation. Whether you’re creating a mini-brochure, tourist guide, a map or a product menu, folded leaflets are incredibly versatile.
Printing 283 million B2 sheets a year, our extensive litho and digital leaflet printing capability makes us a go to leaflet printing partner for trade print professionals and direct customers alike, who appreciate our straightforward and reliable service.
Popular Folding Formats
While the most frequently requested styles (such as half-fold to A5, tri-fold to DL, and Z-fold to DL) fit neatly into leaflet dispensers and standard envelopes, our bespoke service goes beyond the basics. At Bishops Printers, we deliver precise, crisp folds to order.
For special events, product launches and premium brands you can choose from a wide range of paper stocks and weights. If economy is your priority, then our house coated and uncoated paper stocks have a repuation for whiteness and opactity giving you high quality results regardless of the size of your order.
Types of Folded Leaflet
- Half Fold Leaflets: A single fold down the middle creates four printed pages, ideal for simple, elegant designs.
- Gate Fold Leaflets: Two folds create side panels that open like doors, revealing a central image or message. Perfect for playful or impactful marketing.
- Cross Fold Leaflets: A simple horizontal fold in half, then folded again to create a vertical fold. It creates a cross pattern and is often used for maps, hence the nickname “Map Fold.”
- Roll Fold Leaflets: Vertical parallel folds create panels that are folded inwards towards the centre. This is a popular folding style for tri-fold leaflets (where two folds divide the sheet into three equal panels to create six printed pages).
- Z Fold Leaflets: As the name suggests, the sheet is folded twice with parallel folds to create 6 printed pages that open in a ‘z’ shape. If you increase the number of folds beyond 3, your Z folded leaflet becomes a concertina fold or accordion fold.
- Bespoke Folded Leaflets: Folded leaflets can be fun as well as functional. For product launches, special occasions or simply to stand out, bespoke folded leaflets can be really impactful. Stepped Accordion, Square Folded Cross, Circular Accordion, Twist Fold, Tulip Fold – there are lots of variations you and your designer can explore. Keep in mind bespoke folds may require extra production time and cost due to custom formes and hand finishing.
Get Creative with Bishops Printers
Your leaflets deserve to make an impact. Whether you need a simple tri-fold design or a bespoke creation, our team delivers professional results that exceed expectations. Explore the digital and litho printing possibilities with our folded leaflet printing service and let your ideas unfold.
Client Reviews
The client is very happy. Just received my copies also, so thanks for that. Colours look great and they are already talking about doing another print run! Thanks for doing a superb job – very much appreciated.
Simon C. Print Professional
Just a quick email to say THANK YOU. All 7x flyers were delivered this afternoon and they all look great!. I really appreciate you getting them turned around so quickly and I’m well pleased.
Craig L. Design Professional
Just had an email from above saying they look BRILLIANT. Pass my thanks on to the product team and you for managing the order BRILLIANTLY.
Malcolm M. Print Professional.
Service so far from yourself has been great – good comms, which is so often overlooked, but so valuable to the client!
Nick H. Print Professional
I know I can always rely on you and the team to help us. This is why we go to no-one else.
Sue H. Print Professional
Leaflet Printing Tips
Choose the Right Paper Weight
For lightweight leaflets, choosing 115gsm to 150gsm paper will reduce tearing and avoid show-through.
Creasing for Heavier Paper
At 170gsm and above, we crease leaflets before folding to avoid cracking along the fold and achieve a crisp finish.
Add Durability
Matt lamination or gloss lamination will make your leaflets last longer. Where there is heavy ink coverage it will also prevent smudging and offsetting, where ink from one sheet rubs off on another during packing and transit.
A4 Printed Leaflets
From £85 for 250 copies
Based on portrait, 4pp, print on 100gsm Silk
Trade prices available. Please enquire.
Available in 90gsm – 400gsm, and a wide range of FSC® paper stocks.
A5 Printed Leaflets
From £69 for 250 copies
Based on portrait, 4pp printed on 100gsm Silk.
Trade prices available. Please enquire.
Lamination and other special print finishes available.
Leaflet Printing & Mailing
We offer fast, high quality leaflet printing and mailing services, spot sealed for cost efficient overprinting or fully personalised. Everything you need, all under one roof – including envelope enclosing, gluing, tabbing and even graphic design services.
Why Choose Us
Customer Service
98% of customers say they would recommend us. We aim to pick up the phone within 3 rings, always answer emails, and deliver a straightforward, friendly and knowledgeable service.
Stable Prices
98% of customers say they would recommend us. We aim to pick up the phone within 3 rings, always answer emails, and deliver a straightforward, friendly and knowledgeable service.
Quality
92% of customers rate us good or very good for quality. 70% of our customers are trade print professionals who trust us with their reputations and rely on our white label service.
Environmentally Sensitive Printing
- Our house paper stocks are FSC® certified. We are also FSC licensed FSC-C141091.
- We’ve installed 1,500 solar panels on our 85,000 sq ft roof for sustainably energy.
- We’ve cut our make-ready paper waste by a third because we chose to invest an extra £250,000 in Inpress Control for our 10-colour presses.
- Our house stock does not use chlorine in the bleaching process and is produced by one of the most energy efficient, environmentally sound mills in the world.
- We recycle all our waste: aluminium plates, metal ink tins, plastic ink cartridges, the ink itself, cardboard and plastic wrapping.
- We have installed 3 electric vehicle charging points and are transitioning our delivery fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles, where commercially viable.
FAQs
What is leaflet printing?
Leaflet printing is the production of single-sheet marketing materials that are folded to create multiple panels. Leaflets are commonly used for promotions, menus, product information, tourist guides and event marketing.
Because they are affordable, easy to distribute and highly versatile, leaflets remain one of the most effective printed marketing tools for businesses and organisations.
What sizes are available for leaflet printing?
Leaflets can be printed in a wide range of finished sizes, with DL, A5 and A4 sizes being among the most popular.
- DL leaflets are popular for direct mail campaigns, and information leaflets
- A5 leaflets work well for simple promotions, menus and handouts
- A4 leaflets are ideal for detailed information, maps, folded mini-brochures and newsletters
- A5 leaflets work well for simple promotions, menus and handouts.
These can also be folded into formats such as DL tri-fold leaflets, which fit neatly into standard leaflet holders and envelopes.
What folding options are available for leaflets?
Leaflets can be folded in many different ways depending on the design and how you want readers to interact with the content.
Common folding styles include:
- Half fold – one fold creating four panels
- Tri-fold – two folds creating six panels. These can either be folded inwards in a roll fold, or concertina style to create a Z-fold
- Gate fold – side panels open like doors
- Cross fold – often used for maps
If you’re planning something more unusual, bespoke folded leaflets can also be produced, just ask us!
What paper is best for leaflet printing?
The best paper choice depends on how the leaflet will be used.
- 115gsm -150gsm paper is popular for lightweight promotional leaflets. The thinner the paper, the greater the chance of show-through, which can make text difficult to read.
- Heavier stocks can give a more premium feel or extra durability.
Coated papers like silk or gloss help colours stand out, while uncoated stocks offer a more natural, tactile finish. For leaflets printed on heavier paper (around 170gsm and above), Bishops Printers will crease before folding to prevent cracking along the fold line.
Can you add special finishes to leaflets?
Yes. Finishing options can improve both the appearance and durability of your leaflets.
Common finishing options include:
- Matt lamination
- Gloss lamination
- Spot UV varnish combined with matt lamination
These finishes can help protect the leaflet from wear, make them more durable in damp conditions and make colours appear more vibrant.
How quickly can you print leaflets?
Bishops Printers typically produces leaflets within 3 days, but it can be more or less depending on the quantity, specification and finishing requirements.
Can you print leaflets in short or large runs?
Yes. We can produce both short-run digital printed leaflets and high-volume litho printed leaflets.
Our combination of digital and lithographic printing allows us to handle everything from smaller quantities for local campaigns through to large print runs for national promotions, all while maintaining consistent print quality.
Can you mail leaflets directly to customers?
Yes. If your leaflets need to be distributed by post, we can arrange a complete print and mailing service.
All mailing is handled by The Mailing People, who specialise in fulfilment, direct mail and bulk mail postage discounts. They can take care of tasks such as data cleansing. personalisation, envelope enclosing, tabbing, gluing, and postage
Working closely together means your leaflets can move smoothly from printing to mailing without the need to manage multiple suppliers – and delivery from Bishops Printers to our mailing house is free.
Can you help with leaflet design as well as printing?
Yes. If you need help designing your leaflet, we can connect you with The Graphic Design House, our 100% owned creative agency.
They regularly design printed marketing materials such as leaflets, brochures and booklets across a wide range of sectors so they understand how to structure layouts, organise content clearly and prepare artwork correctly for print.
Because the design and print teams work closely together, it helps ensure the artwork is ready for production and the overall process runs smoothly.
Why choose Bishops Printers for leaflet printing?
Customers choose Bishops Printers because we combine high-quality printing, competitive pricing and dependable service.
With the capacity to produce hundreds of millions of sheets each year, we offer the scale and experience needed to deliver consistent results for both trade customers and direct clients, whether the order is large or small.
