Printing Lingo: What is a C-fold?

 

The C-Fold, also known as the Letter Fold, is the Most Common Method of

Tri-Folding a Document

A C-fold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels of roughly the same size – three panels on each side of the paper.

The outer panels are folded toward each other so that they overlap.

Also known as a Letter Fold, the C-fold is the most common tri-fold method. It is used for letters, self-mailers, flyers and brochures.

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Printing Lingo: What is a Z-fold?

 

The Classic Z-Fold is Commonly Used for Letters, Flyers and Brochures

A Z-fold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels of equal size – three panels on each side of the paper.

The two folds are made in opposite directions, which forms a shape that resembles the letter Z.

The Z-fold method is commonly used for letters, flyers and brochures.

The Z-fold is sometimes referred to as an Accordion fold, a Fan fold or a Zig-Zag fold.

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Printing Lingo: What is a Gatefold?

 

Diagram A: The Gatefold method is used for invitations and brochures.

A Gatefold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels – three panels on each side of the paper.

The left and right panels are roughly half the width of the center panels and fold inward to meet in the middle without overlapping -  see Diagram A.

 

Diagram B: The Closed Gatefold method uses one additional fold in the center to further close the document.

Sometimes a Gatefolded piece is folded inward one more time, along a central crease. This method is called a Closed Gatefold or Double Gatefold.

The Closed Gatefold method creates eight panels – four panels on each side of the paper. All panels are roughly the same width – see Diagram B.

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