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If you are seeking a classic and elegant feel, custom cloth bound notebooks are an ideal choice—whether for giveaways, promotions, retail, or corporate use.
At BookPrintingChina, we provide high-quality cloth bound notebook printing in hardcover, spiral, or wire-bound formats. You can choose from a variety of sizes, cloth materials, interior paper options, and premium finishes such as foil stamping, embossing, and debossing. Additional features like pockets, tab dividers, and perforated pages are also available to enhance functionality. With our advanced printing technology, dedicated one-to-one support, competitive pricing, and reliable global shipping solutions, we ensure a smooth process and outstanding results from start to finish.
Our hardcover cloth bound notebooks typically use 2–3mm grey board wrapped in high-quality fabric to create a sturdy, premium cover. Paired with Smyth sewn binding, it offers excellent durability while allowing pages to lay flat for a smooth and comfortable writing experience. This construction is ideal for long-term use, combining strength, flexibility, and an elegant, professional appearance.
Our spiral or wire-bound cloth cover notebooks feature 2–3mm grey board wrapped in high-quality fabric, creating a sturdy and premium cover. Combined with spiral or Wire-O binding, they ensure excellent durability while allowing pages to lay completely flat and rotate 360 degrees. This makes them ideal for convenient writing, note-taking, and everyday use in various settings.
We offer a variety of cloth cover options to suit different styles and preferences—linen for a classic and elegant look, canvas for durability, silk for a soft and luxurious feel, and modern synthetic blends for a versatile and cost-effective solution. These materials are available in a wide range of colors, textures, and finishes, allowing you to create a truly distinctive and high-end product. Here are some popular cloth color options:
If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, please feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help you find the perfect solution.
For notebook pages, uncoated paper is an excellent choice, offering a smooth, natural surface that is ideal for writing with pens and pencils. It minimizes glare and provides good ink absorption, reducing smudging and bleed-through for a clean writing experience.
Our uncoated paper is available in white, off-white, and natural tones, creating different visual and reading experiences—from bright and crisp to warm and easy on the eyes. We offer a range of paper weights, such as 80 gsm, 100 gsm, and 120 gsm, to match your budget and intended use.
We also offer a variety of premium paper options—including FSC-certified paper, vellum paper, and cotton paper—to suit your design and sustainability requirements.

We provide FSC-certified paper choices and can print the FSC logo on your product to highlight its eco-friendly quality.

Translucent, smooth paper that creates layered visual effects, commonly used for inserts, title pages, overlays, or special design accents.

Cotton paper provides a soft, luxurious texture, excellent durability, and a premium writing experience for high-quality notebooks.
Not sure which paper is right for your project? Get in touch with our printing experts for personalized recommendations.
We offer a variety of special finishes to enhance the look and feel of your cloth cover notebook, helping it stand out and leave a lasting impression on readers. Including:

Foil stamping applies metallic or pigmented foil onto the surface using heat and pressure, creating eye-catching, luxurious accents.

UV or Full-color printing on cloth covers produces vibrant, detailed images while preserving the fabric’s natural texture and tactile feel.

Embossing creates a raised, three-dimensional design on paper, cloth or leather, adding texture, depth.

Debossing creates an indented design pressed into paper, cloth or leather, adding subtle texture and depth.

Gilded edges apply a thin layer of metallic foil—often gold or silver—to the edges of book pages.

Rounded corners give books or printed materials smooth, curved edges, enhancing durability, reducing wear and tear.

Tip-in image printing enhances cloth covers by adding premium images to selected areas for visual impact.
We provide a wide range of additional options that not only enhance functionality, usability, and overall value, but also protect your notebook and improve its durability and long-term performance.

Perforated pages feature small, evenly spaced holes or cuts, allowing easy and clean tearing or detachment.

Stickers can be bound directly into the notebook or provided separately for flexible use and added creative customization.

Add a single pocket or dual pockets on the inside front and back covers for extra storage and organization.

Custom tab dividers organize your journal or planner, allowing easy navigation between sections while adding a personalized, professional touch.

Include a custom pen holder on your notebook for convenient storage, ensuring your pen is always within easy reach.

A custom pen can be added to your notebook or planner, offering practical use and personalized branding for a complete, professional set.

Add a custom elastic band to your notebook for secure closure, personalized branding, and enhanced style and functionality.

Metal corner protectors reinforce notebook or planner corners, preventing wear and damage while adding a polished, durable finish.

Custom ribbon bookmarks add a touch of elegance to your notebook, allowing easy page marking and quick access to important sections.

Shrink wrap provides a protective, tight-fitting seal around your notebook, ensuring it stays clean, secure, and ready for presentation or sale.

A custom rigid gift box offers premium, sturdy packaging for your notebooks, combining protection with an elegant, high-end presentation.

A slipcase provides a protective and stylish cover for your notebook, keeping it safe while adding a sleek, professional look.
If you don’t see the options you’re looking for, contact us—we offer fully custom solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Our minimum order quantity for custom cloth cover notebook usually starts at 100 copies. The more you print, the cheaper the unit price.
Custom cloth cover notebooks are available in a range of standard sizes to suit different uses and preferences. Common sizes include:
A4 (8.27″ x 11.69″) – Ideal for professional use, reports, and detailed writing
A5 (5.83″ x 8.27″) – Popular for journals, planners, and everyday note-taking
A6 (4.13″ x 5.83″) – Compact and portable, great for pocket notebooks
5.5″ x 8.5″ – A practical size for daily use and easy to carry
6″ x 9″ – Slightly larger than A5, offering more writing space
8.5″ x 11″ – Standard letter size, suitable for office and academic use
8″ x 10″ – Great for sketching, creative work, or visual layouts
We also offer custom sizes to perfectly match your design, layout, and branding needs, giving you full flexibility beyond standard formats.
We offer a wide range of fabric options for custom notebook covers, including classic and elegant linen, durable and slightly rugged canvas, smooth and luxurious silk, and modern, cost-effective synthetic blends—all available in various colors, patterns, and textures.
To enhance your cloth cover, we provide multiple finishing options such as foil stamping, embossing, debossing, full-color printing, and screen printing. These versatile material and customization choices allow you to create anything from clean, minimalist designs to premium, richly textured notebook covers tailored to your brand.
We recommend high resolution PDF files with embedded fonts and images, including a 3 mm bleed. If your files are created in InDesign or Illustrator, please export them as print-ready PDFs.
Yes! You can order a physical sample before placing an order to check our paper, binding and finish and printing quality.
Yes, we offer several proofing options, including PDF proof, physical sample, dummy sample, digital printed sample, and offset printed sample.
After you complete the deposit and before mass production, we usually provide a free digital printed sample for your confirmation.
Yes, our prepress team offers free file checking to ensure your files are print-ready. We can also provide templates and basic layout guidance if needed.
For small files, you can upload them directly through our online inquiry form or send them via email to sales@bookprintingchina.com. For large files, please share a download link using platforms such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
We perform strict quality checks at every production stage—printing, trimming, binding, and packaging—to guarantee color accuracy and durable binding for every order.
We offer air, sea, and express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Our team will recommend the most cost-effective and reliable method based on your delivery time and budget.

Bleed is the extra margin trimmed after printing, preventing white edges. A standard bleed size is 0.125 inches (3mm).

CMYK is the correct color mode for printing. RGB files convert automatically and may shift colors. Use 100% black for text.

Images in prepress files should be at least 300 dpi to ensure sharp details, clear images, and professional print quality.

We recommend using high-quality PDF files, as Adobe InDesign exports print-ready PDFs for precise, consistent printing results.
At BookPrintingChina, we offer professional file-checking services and custom templates. If you’re unsure how to layout your artwork, feel free to contact us; we’re happy to provide detailed guidelines and support.
Submit specs and receive your tailored quote within 1-2 hours.
Send your print-ready PDF via email or shared link easily.
We check your file for free to ensure perfect print readiness.
Pay the deposit, then make a free digital printed proof for approval.
Upon approval, we begin full production with strict quality control.
After balance payment, we pack securely and ship by air or sea.
With over 25 years of printing and shipping experience, we help you save 30–40% on costs than other online printers.
We guarantee 100% high quality; if you’re not completely satisfied, we promise a reprint or a full refund.
One-on-one professional, responsive online assistance, including pre-press artwork, material selection, shipping, etc.
All prints use non-toxic soy-based inks and offer FSC-certified paper options for safe, eco-friendly, sustainable printing.
Custom options, including size, cover materials and interior paper stock, finish, or specialty feature to match your vision.
Secure, cost-efficient worldwide shipping options ensure your products arrive safely and on time.
We appreciate your interest in BookPrintingChina. Our goal is to deliver a cloth bound notebook printing experience that is smooth, cost-effective, refined, and efficient from start to finish.
For general questions, simply submit the enquiry form and our sales specialists will respond promptly. To receive a precise project quote, we encourage you to use our online Quote Form, which helps us match the best options to your specific requirements. You may also contact us directly at sales@bookprintingchina.com.
Our team is available seven days a week, with most enquiries answered within 1–2 hours. We look forward to turning your ideas into beautifully printed products with the quality and attention to detail BookPrintingChina is known for.
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