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PANELS

COMMON FOLDS

So you figured out how you want to fold your brochure, but what do you call it? Take a peek at this handy guide, so you can let us know exactly what you want. Don’t see a fold that describes what you need? Reach out to us for creative folding ideas to take your project to the next level.

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2-Panel Fold
BIFOLD

As its name indicates, this brochure contains two panels with enough space for lengthy text or large images.

3-Panel Fold
TRIFOLD

The trifold is folded twice to create three panels for a short, visual, and informative brochure. It is the most popular folding option.

3-Panel Fold 
Z-FOLD

This commonly used brochure has six printed panels on both sides.

3-Panel Fold 
GATEFOLD

The gatefold has two cover panels that open up to reveal a larger third panel.

4-Panel Fold
ACCORDION FOLD

This brochure fold forms a zigzag pattern.

4-Panel Fold
DOUBLE GATE FOLD

This fold is similar to the gate fold, with an extra fold in the center. It is also known as a closed gatefold.

4-Panel Fold
DOUBLE PARALLEL FOLD

This fold is folded equally in half then folded again in the same direction.

4-Panel Fold
ROLL FOLD

Roll fold is folded three times from right to left. Each panel is directed to fold toward the left.

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