Folding Types For Brochures


Below are folds which are most typically used in the production of brochures.



Half fold


Trifold (Also known as Letterfold) - 6 Panels


Z Fold - Six Panels
Roll Fold (Also known as Double Half Fold) - 8 Panels

Quarter Fold (Fold in Half and then Again)

Half Fold and Tri-fold

 

Accordion Fold

Gate Fold

 

Double Gate Fold
Below is a chart showing which type of folds can be used based on the flat size of the brochure.

 Fold Types                 8.5" x 11"         8.5" x 14"         11" x 17"         11" x 25.5" 

 Half Fold                    Yes                  Yes                    Yes                 No

 TriFold                       Yes                  Yes                    Yes                 Yes

 Z-Fold                        Yes                  Yes                    Yes                 Yes 

 Roll Fold                    No                   Yes                    Yes                 Yes 

Quarter Fold               Yes                  Yes                    Yes                 Yes

Half & Trifold               No                   No                     Yes                 Yes

Accordian Fold           No                   No                     Yes                 Yes

Gate Fold                   Yes                  Yes                    Yes                 Yes

Double Gate Fold       No                   Yes                    Yes                 Yes




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