08 Mar 2009 @ 8:57 AM 
 

Full color Brochures can be folded in many different ways

 

It is a very common saying that brochure printing materials are one of the most versatile materials that one can use for marketing your strategies and also for advertising campaigns. They are simply called as versatile because you can use many different materials for brochure printing like the paper, color, design, and ink. Unlimited combinations are possible by the use of these materials for making brochures.

Besides, a brochure can also be folded in many different ways to meet your need. One can vary these folds and can be incorporated in your brochure design. So, one thing is quiet evident that these folds are very important when designing a brochure. These folds may act as a means to different approach to target audience. So, folding brochure correctly is as important as designing a brochure.

Many different types of folds can be described while designing a brochure. It is important to understand the different printing techniques that one can use and incorporate while designing a brochure. All you need to do is to keep in mind that every fold has a very specific meaning and purpose and it is always better to plan your brochure design prior to making it. The plan has to be very carefully executed prior to designing.

A brochure could be in the form of a single page or leaflet. Such brochures are generally called as flyers. Usually this format is used when one simply wants to make use of both the sides for conveying your information. Such brochures are generally easy to read. They also convey a meaning that the information is only limited. A brochure can also be single folded. Such brochures are having two different sections that can be used for printing purposes. So, it gives a four page panel. The brochure is usually folded from the center giving it a very symmetrical shape.

The brochure can be folded along its length or breadth depending upon the need. The difference in the fold either creates a longer or a wider brochure. These brochures are also called as bi-fold brochures as it has two folds to be used. But generally that does not mean that the brochure has two separate folds in a single page. A tri-fold or a letter fold brochure is also called as a No. 10 fold brochure as it easily fits inside a No. 10 envelope.

These types are generally folded twice giving it three different sections. They have six different panels that can be used. Such brochures can be used for marketing strategies as they give an executive look. They appear quiet formal when presented to a client. Such brochures are referred as tri folds but they are basically folded only twice.

A brochure may also be rolled to form a barrel shape. Such brochures are often called as roll fold brochures. It can be quiet similar to a letter fold. But the only difference is that its inner area is rather smaller as compared to a letter fold. A brochure can also be given an accordion fold. Such brochures are commonly called as a Z-fold brochure because when such brochures are opened they very much resemble the letter Z of English alphabet. These brochures can also be folded more number of times resulting in an accordion look.

A right angle fold brochure is called as a French fold brochure. The paper is first folded crosswise and then lengthwise giving it a rectangular look. They usually have a four panel and resemble a greeting card. Invitations and formal wedding ceremonies use the Gate folded brochure. These folds give a very elegant look to the brochure.

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Last Edit: 23 Mar 2009 @ 12 04 PM

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