Why Brochures Still Matter
In a digital-first world, a well-designed brochure remains one of the most powerful marketing tools you can hand someone. It’s tangible, memorable, and signals that your brand takes itself seriously. PrintLocker has been helping Los Angeles businesses produce standout brochures — and we want to show you how to do it right.
The Most Popular Brochure Folds
The classic tri-fold (also called a letter fold) divides your brochure into six panels and is the go-to for service companies, real estate agents, and event programs. The bi-fold creates a simple four-panel booklet, perfect for menus and product sheets. The Z-fold accordion folds the paper into a zig-zag, ideal for timelines and step-by-step guides. We also offer gate folds, double parallel folds, and roll folds for more architectural designs.
Recommended Specs for Brochures
The standard finished size for a tri-fold brochure is 4″ x 9″. We recommend 100lb gloss or matte text weight for body brochures, or 100lb cover stock if you want something more substantial. Full bleed printing means your colors extend to the very edge of the page — always go full bleed if you can. And always leave at least 1/8″ of safe zone margin so important content doesn’t get trimmed.
Design Tips for Better Brochures
Less is more. Each panel of your brochure should serve a single purpose — introduction, features, call to action. Use high-resolution images (at least 300 DPI) to avoid blurry prints. Keep your headline large and benefit-focused. Your contact details should always be on the back panel.
Same-Day Brochure Printing in LA
PrintLocker offers same-day brochure printing with a 2pm order cutoff. Order by 2pm and pick up your brochures the same evening, or have them delivered within Los Angeles. Call 844-756-2537 or email order@printlocker.com to get started today.
