Custom Brochures give you plenty of room to organize information across multiple panels, whether you’re creating menus, schedules, product catalogs, maps, timelines, or step-by-step guides.
Choose from Bi-fold, Tri-fold, or Z-fold formats, then add your own full-color designs to both sides.
Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Brochures at a Glance
| Feature | Specification |
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| Unfolded size | US Letter, 8.5" x 11" |
| Minimum order quantity | 25 Brochures |
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| Paper stocks | Original Matte Uncoated, Original Gloss, Eco Signature, and Super |
| Printing | Full-color printing |
| Print sides | Full-color designs can be uploaded for both sides |
| Base paper color | White |
| Folding | Scored and folded before delivery |
| Sample availability | MOO-branded samples available by request |
Paper Stocks & Fold Types
Brochures are available on four paper stocks, with both coated and uncoated options depending on the finish and feel you’re looking for.
Paper stocks
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Original Matte Uncoated 80lb cover, 225gsm |
Original Gloss 100lb cover, 250gsm |
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Super 100lb cover, 250gsm |
Eco Signature 80lb cover, 216gsm |
A quick note on writability: If you need to write on your Brochures, choose Eco Signature or Original Matte Uncoated. Both are uncoated and can be written on.
Folds
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A Bi-fold takes the 8.5" x 11" sheet and folds it once down the middle. The finished Brochure measures 5.5" x 8.5". |
A Tri-fold divides each side of the Brochure into three panels, giving you six printable panels across the front and back. The finished Brochure measures 3.67" x 8.5". This format works well for layouts such as menus, schedules, and product catalogs. |
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A Z-fold also gives you six printable panels across the front and back, but the sheet folds accordion-style and opens like the letter “Z.” The finished Brochure measures 3.67" x 8.5" and gives you six printable panels. The finished Brochure measures 3.67" x 8.5". When fully unfolded, your design can flow continuously across three panels on each side, which works well for timelines, maps, and step-by-step guides. |
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Design & Customization
You can upload your own artwork and add full-color designs to both sides of your Brochures. The designs you upload are printed on each Brochure in your order.
Setting up your artwork
The file dimensions shown for Brochures are based on the unfolded size. For the standard US Letter Brochure, that means your artwork is set up on an 8.5" x 11" sheet, even though the finished folded size is smaller.
We provide separate artwork guidelines for the inside and outside. This is especially important for Tri-fold and Z-fold Brochures because panel sizes can be slightly different between the two sides, so make sure you use the correct guideline when setting up your artwork.
Choosing the right fold
- A Bi-fold keeps things simple with one central fold and a larger finished panel size of 5.5" x 8.5".
- A Tri-fold works well when your content is divided into clear sections, such as menus, schedules, and product catalogs.
- A Z-fold works well when information needs to flow from one panel to the next. Because it opens accordion-style, it can create a continuous spread across three panels, which is useful for timelines, maps, and step-by-step guides.
If you’re comparing the fold styles, the examples shown in the images below are Z-fold Brochures:
Looking for A4 Brochures?
- A4 Brochures are available separately through MOO’s Offline Catalog and are shipped from our UK production facility.
- Send an email to inquires@moo.com to find out more.
Ordering & Delivery
- The minimum order quantity is 25 Brochures, and all Brochures are made to order. We’ll score and fold them before sending them to you, so they arrive folded and ready to use.
- You can request a MOO-branded sample by emailing inquiries@moo.com. Samples can be shipped within a week.
- Standard shipping typically takes 7–13 business days, depending on your order and delivery location. Express delivery typically takes 4–9 business days. Your exact delivery date will be confirmed at checkout, and Little MOO will email your tracking information once your order ships.
- MOO does not currently offer a service to mail Brochures directly to multiple individual recipients.
FAQs
What is the minimum order quantity for custom Brochures?
The minimum order quantity is 25 Brochures.
Can I get a sample?
Yes. You can request a MOO-branded sample by emailing inquiries@moo.com. Samples can be shipped within a week.
Do I need to fold my custom Brochures myself?
No. We’ll score and fold your Brochures before sending them to you, so they arrive already folded and ready to use.
Can I write on the Brochures?
Yes, if you choose Eco Signature or Original Matte Uncoated. Both paper stocks are uncoated and can be written on.
What’s the difference between Tri-fold and Z-fold Brochures?
Both give you six printable panels across the front and back. The main difference is how they fold. A Z-fold opens accordion-style, so your design can flow continuously across three panels. Tri-fold Brochures divide the content into three folded panels on each side.
Do you offer any other sizes, such as A4?
Yes. A4 Brochures are available through our Offline Catalog and ship from our UK production facility. Send an email to inquires@moo.com to find out more.
Why are the artwork guidelines two pages for the Brochure?
We provide separate guidelines for the inside and outside. This is particularly important for Tri-fold and Z-fold Brochures because the panel sizes can be slightly different on each side. Make sure you use the correct guideline when setting up your design.
How long will it take to receive my Brochures?
Standard shipping typically takes 7–13 business days, depending on your order and location. Express delivery takes 4–9 business days. Your exact delivery date will be confirmed at checkout, and Little MOO will email your tracking information once the order ships.