Professional Folding Options

Professional Folding Options

We offer precision folding services for brochures, menus, booklets, and NCR forms. Choose the right fold style to match your marketing and presentation goals.

Half Fold (Bi-Fold)

The Half Fold divides a sheet into two equal panels with one center fold. Ideal for brochures, restaurant menus, and event programs.

Single center fold
  • 8.5" × 11" → 5.5" × 8.5"
  • 11" × 17" → 8.5" × 11"

Tri Fold

The Tri Fold creates three inward panels, forming a compact and mail-friendly layout. Popular for marketing campaigns and folded brochure printing.

Three inward folding panels
  • 8.5" × 11" → ~3.67" panels
  • 11" × 17" → ~5.67" panels

One panel is slightly smaller for proper nesting.


Z-Fold

The Z-Fold uses an accordion-style pattern for smooth content flow. Ideal for schedules, step-by-step guides, and NCR forms requiring sequential layout.

Accordion-style fold
  • 8.5" × 11" → ~3.67" panels
  • 11" × 17" → ~5.67" panels

French Fold

The French Fold is created by folding the sheet vertically and horizontally. Perfect for invitations and premium marketing materials.

Fold in half twice
  • 8.5" × 11" → 4.25" × 5.5"
  • 11" × 17" → 5.5" × 8.5"

Production Guidelines

  • Add 0.125" bleed on all sides for full-bleed designs.
  • Keep important text at least 0.25" inside trim (safe zone).
  • Scoring is recommended for 100lb cover or heavier stocks.
  • Fold precision may vary slightly between digital and offset printing.

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