Folding options available
Half fold (Single fold)
The single fold (or half fold) is probably the most simple folding option available. The paper is folded once along the middle, creating 4 printed panels: a front cover, back cover, and two internal panels.
Letter-fold or Roll-fold (6 panels)
The letter fold (or roll fold) is the ideal choice for displaying a large amount of information in an organised manner. The paper is folded twice to produce 3 sections and 6 printed panels. Letter-fold is also available in 8, 10 panels on selected page sizes and paper types.
Z-fold or Concertina fold (6 panels)
The z-fold (or concertina fold) is the perfect way to split up information into sections in a folded leaflet. The paper is folded twice so that it resembles a z-shape, producing 3 sections and 6 printed panels.
Z-fold is also available* in 8, 10 & 12 panels
The paper is folded in three, four or five times so that it resembles a repeating z-shape, producing 4, 5 or 6 sections and 8, 10 or 12 printed panels accordingly.
* Only on selected page sizes and paper types.
Double parallel-fold
The double parallel fold is just the leaflet when there’s a lot to say. The paper is first folded in the centre, before being folded a further two times to produce up to 6 sections (can also be 4 sections as the diagram shows here.)
Cross-fold
The cross fold is ideal for larger prints such as posters, maps or infographics. The paper is folded in half and then half again to produce 4 sections and 8 printed panels.
Gate-fold (open - 6 panels)
The gate fold is a very popular folding option. The paper is folded equally from either end so that they meet in the middle without overlapping, therefore resembling a gate.
Gate-fold (closed - 8 panels)
The gate fold is a very popular folding option. The paper is folded equally from either end so that they meet in the middle without overlapping, therefore resembling a gate.