Folding is a very important part of the design, allowing a person to discover each piece of the message, one panel at a time.

It’s important to work with your printer on a folded piece to understand its capabilities and maximize the effectiveness of your design.
BIFOLD TRIFOLD Z FOLD
A bifold brochure is made by folding a printed page in half. After folding, it consists of four panels, two on the front and two on the back. A trifold brochure is made by folding a printed page in thirds. After folding, it consists of six panels, three in the front and three in the back. A z fold brochure - also known as a fan fold, or zig zag fold brochure - is constructed by folding a sheet of paper twice in the shape of the letter "Z".
DOUBLE GATE FOLD ACCORDIAN FOLD DOUBLE PARALLEL FOLD
A double gate fold brochure is made by folding the ends of a page inward so that they meet in the middle and then folding the folded page in half in the same direction. After folding, it consists of eight panels, four on the front and four on the back. An accordian fold brochure is made by folding a page in equal parts in front of, and behind itself. After folding, it consists of six panels, three on the front and three on the back. A double parallel brochure is made by folding a page in half and then folding each folded page in half again in the same direction. After folding, it consists of eight panels, four on the front and four on the back.