Best Brochure Paper Folder / Folding Machine
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Do you need to fold brochures, but don’t know exactly where to start? While you can always fold a brochure by hand, machines are available that will get the job done in literally a fraction the time. These machines are paper folding machines. There are three ways you can create brochures with a folding machine.
Top Brochure Folding Methods
The first and most popular way to create a brochure is by using a letter fold. This is often referred to as a C fold. This makes literature easy to view, while maintaining a compact layout.
This is an example of a letter (C) fold:
The second most popular way to create a brochure is by using an accordion fold. This is often referred to as a Z fold. Much like a letter fold, an accordion fold makes brochure easy to open, easy to mail and easy to display.
This is an example of an accordion (Z) fold:
The third most common fold used for making brochures is the double parallel fold. This fold has a unique look to it and creates a very compact brochure.
This is an example of a double parallel fold:
While most folding machines can create a letter fold or an accordion fold, not all machines can handle a double parallel fold. Most folding machines will specify the types of folds they can handle, making it easier to find the right machine.
You can find our entire selection of brochure paper folders here. Feel free to call us at 1-800-658-8788 with your brochure folding questions.