Brochure Folding Types
Below is the most typically type of folds used and which type of folding is used based on brochure size.
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 Half 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 |
For a questions on folding, please call us at 888-940-7070 or complete our online Request Form
