Bookmarks
12 variants · instant pricing · 1–5 day production
Bookmarks are a deceptively small format with a high signal-to-effort ratio: they're inexpensive to print, easy to distribute, and end up in books that get used for months. Libraries, indie bookstores, authors, and reading-promotion programs are the major buyers.
Stock weight runs lighter than business cards — 10pt through 14pt is typical, with 16pt and 18pt available as premium tiers. Bookmarks need to be thin enough to sit in a book without splitting the spine, but thick enough to not crumple after a few uses.
Finish choice mirrors business cards but with a tilt toward writable and uncoated options. Library bookmarks often need to accept a stamp or handwritten due-date; uncoated and writable C1S stocks support that. Decorative bookmarks lean toward gloss, UV, and silk lamination for visual richness.
Custom shapes — tassels, die-cut openings, perforated sections — are common upgrades. The bookmark base price is low enough that specialty finishing is affordable even at small quantities.
Common use cases
- Bookstore handouts — staff picks, themed reading lists, holiday recommendations
- Library distribution — branded bookmarks, summer reading programs
- Author marketing — book launches, signing-event giveaways, ARC inserts
- Promotional — wedding favors, classroom rewards, event keepsakes
Filter bookmarks by spec
Browse bookmarks variants
- Custom Bulk Bookmarks →
Custom bulk bookmarks are easy to print with zprintz's wholesale trade printing services. Order up to 100,000 affordable custom bookmarks on 10pt stock.
- Personalized Bookmarks →
Looking for personalized bookmarks in bulk? Get bookmark printing done on eco-friendly 13pt enviro uncoated stock with zprintz's trade printing services.
- Linen Bookmarks →
Linen bookmarks have a beautiful fabric feel. Our premium bookmark printing services help you print your client's fancy bookmarks at wholesale prices.
- Matte Bookmark Printing →
Matte bookmark printing creates beautiful promotional bookmarks. Order 14pt matte finish bookmarks online today at wholesale prices from zprintz.
- Glossy Bookmarks →
Glossy bookmarks bring out the colors of your client's design. Print 14pt glossy cardstock bookmarks wholesale now. You clients will love the UV coating.
- Writable Bookmark →
Writable bookmark printing is great for clients who are looking for personalised bookmarks that they can write on. Sign and print wholesale with zprintz.
- Bookmark Printing Services →
Bookmark printing is made simple with zprintz's trade print services. Order 16pt bulk bookmarks online at wholesale prices. Resell and profit!
- Matte Laminated Bookmarks →
Matte laminated bookmarks have a silky feel that's elegant and luxurious. Print custom laminated bookmarks now with zprintz's wholesale trade printing.
- UV Coated Bookmarks →
UV coated bookmarks (16pt) have a high gloss shine that's sure to impress. Order now at zprintz, the best place to print bookmarks at wholesale prices.
- Laminated Bookmarks →
Laminated bookmarks create a high end look with 16pt glossy lamination. Sign up for your FREE zprintz account for wholesale laminated bookmark printing.
- Spot UV Bookmarks →
Spot UV bookmarks have shiny spot gloss finish that enhances your client's personalized laminated bookmarks. Get spot UV printing done at zprintz.
- Matte Laminated Bookmarks →
Matte laminated bookmarks have a silky feel that's elegant and luxurious. Print custom laminated bookmarks now with zprintz's wholesale trade printing.
Compare your options
- 14pt vs 18pt bookmarks — which stock weight to pick →
14pt is the bookmark workhorse; 18pt is the premium keepsake weight. When to pick each, with real cost and perception trade-offs.
- Matte vs UV-coated bookmarks — which finish to pick →
Matte reads editorial and accepts pen ink; UV high-gloss pops color and resists fingerprints. When to pick each finish on the same stock.
Editorial guides
- Bookmark printing buying guide — stocks, finishes, sizes, design rules →
How to spec a custom bookmark print run: 10pt to 18pt stock weight, finishes that accept handwriting, standard and custom sizes, design conventions that work in practice.
- Author bookmark giveaway playbook — design, quantity, and distribution →
How indie authors actually use custom bookmarks: the four-part design that converts, stock weight, launch quantities, distribution channels, and the marketing math.
Frequently asked
- What stock are custom bulk bookmarks?
- Custom Bulk Bookmarks print on 10pt stock. 10pt is the lightest bookmark stock — flexible enough to live in a paperback without bending the spine.
- What sizes do you carry?
- Standard sizes are 2×7, 2×8, and 2×8.5 inches. 2×8.5 is the most common for paperbacks (fits inside the cover without sticking out). 2×7 is better for small-format books and gift card sleeves. Custom sizes available on request.
- How should I prep my file?
- Build at the final trim size plus 0.125" bleed per edge. Keep text and logos at least 0.125" inside the trim line — the cutter can drift slightly on long, narrow stock. Export as press-ready PDF at 300 dpi in CMYK. Outline fonts to avoid substitution.
- Are these printed double-sided?
- Yes — both sides full-color at no upcharge. The back of a bookmark is real estate: contact info, a QR code linking to your book club page, a quote, or a list of upcoming events.
- How long do bookmarks last in regular use?
- Coated bookmarks (matte AQ, UV, silk lam) survive months to years of daily use. Uncoated and enviro stocks soften faster — fine for promotional handouts but not for keepsakes.
- Can I order in low quantities?
- No minimums. Single-piece test orders, 500-piece event runs, and 10,000-piece library distributions all run on the same press. Pricing scales with quantity; the configurator shows per-unit + line totals before checkout.
- What stock are personalized bookmarks?
- Personalized Bookmarks print on 13pt stock. 13pt is the sweet spot for promotional bookmarks: stiff enough to read as quality, light enough to mail at letter rates.
- What stock are linen bookmarks?
- Linen Bookmarks print on 13pt stock. 13pt is the sweet spot for promotional bookmarks: stiff enough to read as quality, light enough to mail at letter rates.
Spec highlights
- Stocks: 10pt through 18pt — writable C1S, linen, kraft, recycled options
- Finishes: matte, UV, silk lamination, spot UV, recycled uncoated
- Sizes: 2×6, 2×8, 2.5×7 standard; custom shapes available
- File prep: 300 DPI, CMYK, 0.125" bleed both sides, writable surface optional
Start designing
Pick a stock, finish, and size. Price is instant. Upload your design — we run print-ready file checks before anything ships.
Configure → Custom Bulk Bookmarks