Paper Folding Methods FAQ

What are the different types of paper folding methods?
The are a number of standard folding types used in the printing industry. These are illustrated below. Of course, there are many more than we show here. If you have a question about a standard or special fold, please use the Contact link in the main navigation menu above.

Standard Commercial Printing Paper Folding Methods

no fold
 half fold tri-fold gate fold open gate fold closed
None Half Fold Tri-Fold Gate Fold Open Gate Fold Closed
z-fold accordian fold 4-panel fold roll fold quarter fold
Z-Fold Accordion Fold 4-Panel Fold
Parallel Fold		 Roll Fold Quarter Fold