paper folding options
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From accordion folds to z-folds we provide a variety of folding options to our clients on their print jobs. Click through our menu to the left to read more about some of the options we can provide.TRANSCRIPT
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Half Fold
The half fold is typically used for newsletters, invitations, greeting cards and other personal messages.
For high GSM paper stock a score is applied to give the finished product a smooth folded edge.
We recommend this folding method for inserting for direct marketing purposes.
Other Titles: Single fold
Z-Fold
A common style typically used for folding brochures, letters and newsletters. This folding method creates a ziz-zag ‘z’ shape.
We recommend this style for folding multi-page letters.
Other Titles: Zigzag fold, Concertina fold
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Letter Fold
Another common folding method typically used for direct marketing pieces. The designer must factor in this panel order during the design phase.
We recommend this folding style for paper that is to be inserted via automated envelope inserters.
Other Titles: 3-Panel fold
Gate Fold
This folding method creates an impact by having a minimum of 2 panels fold into the centre from opposite sides.
A complex folding style which requires technical knowledge and specialised equipment.
Lining up images that mustgo over the inside flaps canbe unsuitable.
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Accordion Fold
Similar style to a ‘z’ fold, but for 4+ panel jobs. The end result is an easy opening piece.
Typically it is folded so thatthe front cover panel will bethe widest.
Please note this folding style cannot be machine-inserted into envelopes.
Right Angle Fold
This method requires a page to be first folded in half horizontally and then again vertically.
It is commonly used for cards and typically has printing on only one side.
Other Titles: French fold
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Z-Fold with Angled Trim
This folding method has the same attributes as the z-fold but with a trim across 2 panels.
The result in an innovative and attractive end piece.
Roll Fold
Roll folds require 3+ panels to roll in on the other.
Because of the paper thickness this method requires each panel to be slightly smaller that the other.
Other Titles: Barrel fold, Over and over
Trim
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Crash Folding
Crash folding is when a bound job is folded again. This method is typically limited to only a single or letter fold.
On larger documents the crash folding method creates creasing on the folded edges. This is unavoidable and as such we encourage documents that must be folded to be instead designed for their end output (e.g. DL sized document).
We recommend using this method of folding only for insertion into DL or DLX envelopes.
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fi rst printed October 2010