Types of Custom Presentation Folders
Standard Pocket Folder
A standard pocket folder is used for one or two pockets to store documents. The biggest plus point is that it is available at an affordable cost with extremely easy handling. It is also best suited for business proposals, sales kits, and marketing materials. Most industries such as finance and real estate use this folder for maintaining paperwork records.
Expandable Pocket Folder
Expandable pocket folders can expand their pockets giving space for thicker documents. We have similar design like custom cube boxes. They are very much used in the pharma sales field. They are also used in estate listings as well as the field of financial services. They carry more material in a neat and organized way. Both functionality and convenience are offered through these folders.
Tri-Fold Presentation Folder
Tri-fold presentation folders get folded into three sections. So it manages to fit neatly in a compact design. These are very useful when compiling business proposals, marketing kits, and event planning material. This helps to put together a lot of information while still keeping things orderly.
Accordion Folder
Accordion folders have compartments that can be expanded. Thus, documents can be stored in a compact manner. The marketing, pharmaceutical, and finance industries use these kinds of folders. For example, they hold organizers of marketing material, client information, and reports. The expandable feature enables capability to store different items.
Custom Die-Cut Folder
These folders are specifically die-cut according to the client’s branding needs. They are mostly used by luxury brands, at high-end events. It is also in premium marketing materials. The particular shapes and designs make them distinct. These folders will leave quite a visual impact on businesses.
Personalised Presentation Folders Materials Types
Cardstock
Cardstock is a common and one of the most used presentation folder materials that are quite durable and strong. It is inexpensive and imparts a highly professional look to the folders. Cardstock tends to be less recyclable than other materials, and thus not necessarily eco-friendly. Most companies will use cardstock in simple folders and for marketing flyers.
Kraft Paper
Kraft papers are artificial, being eco-friendly and yet having a typical texture. It has a natural rustic present meaning. It would be an excellent option for a business practicing eco-consciousness. However, it may not be as durable as cardstock. Kraft Paper folders are excellent in giving a sustainable that really are not as durable.
Recycled Materials
Recycled materials are sustainable and provide a greener option. Their quality is comparable to non-recycled materials but is much better for the environment. Such folders can be a little more expensive than their non-recycled counterparts. Their eco-friendliness is generally enough reason to adopt them by companies aiming at being environment-friendly.
Presentation Folders Custom Printing Options
Offset Printing
Offset printing has long been the practice for producing high quantities of folders cheaply and with good quality. This is therefore a technique suited to the needs of a business that prints thousands of folders, but offset printing may also come with high initial costs due to generating larger print runs to reap the reward of cost-effectiveness.
Digital Printing
Digital printing can be as flexible as on-demand printing, making it an option for short runs and customized designs, yet immediate speed, with quick turnaround times. The downside of this printing method is that it is rather expensive during large quantities, as opposed to offset printing, so it must be measured accordingly by each business.
Foil Stamping
Foil stamping gives a gilded embellishment to folders, giving a rich and alluring effect. It is indeed a requirement of high-end marketing materials or luxury brands; however, foil stamping is quite costly. It is generally limited to special and premium marketing jobs that want a unique design.
Contours and Sizes of Folder
Standard sizes
Letter size (8.5 by 11 inches), legal size (8.5 by 14 inches), and A4 size (210 x 297 mm) are some of the standard folder sizes. These folder sizes are primarily used to accommodate most business documents. The sizes serve well in storing and organizing materials without being customized.
Custom Sizes
Custom sizes would enable a business to come up with folders designed purposefully to suit an individual application. Different kinds of projects may need either exceptional designs or massive-sized folders. They hold exaggerated documents and important projects require custom fit. Such features make custom-size folders more expensive, particularly when produced in a smaller quantity.
Customization Features
Custom Pockets
Custom pockets can add advanced functionality to a presentation folder. Extra documents or specific inserts can be received with these pockets. Therefore, with an increased utility, it can also note an increased overall price.
Business Card Slots
Adding business card slots to custom folders can prove to be very useful. It contains space for inserting business cards for easy contact sharing. The downside, however, is that including business card slots in the design will add to the cost of the whole folder.
Inserts
Welcome extra utility to folders. Their functionalities enable businesses to include some more informative material. Custom inserts add sparkle to the presentation but might add to the cost. Such inserts comprise product brochures, price lists, or marketing materials.
Fasteners
These are basically metal or plastic clips that hold documents inside a folder. This will help keep material intact while giving an organized look to the folder at the same time. Custom fasteners can also add to the overall cost, depending on the design and material used.
Additional Cost Considerations
Material
This material used in presentation folders contributes to the price level being charged. All things considered, cardstock is cheaper, and eco-friendlier materials ranging from recycled materials and plastics end up being more expensive options. Definitely, a company in such a case should adjust its budget against the demand to get different folders in such materials.
Printing Costs
Costs for different types of production techniques also have a bearing on the price of such folders. While offset printing is highly economical for huge quantities of copies, digital printing commands a special premium for not-so-large operations but offers more flexibility. In this regard, businesses should look into the printing needs of their enterprise before deciding on which method to adopt.
Get Professional Marketing Presentation Folder
Healey Packaging manufactures custom presentation folders in bulk. We offer folders that suit your requirements. Select from a standard, expanded, or tri-fold design. Our range includes eco-friendly kraft paper and rigid materials.
For a professionally finished product, have offset printing or digital printing done on your folders. Other options include a slit for a business card, extra pockets, or inserts. Contact us at help@healeypackaging.co.uk.
