Folding techniques
In the first of hopefully many articles we would like to offer you a resource for terminology used in the design/printing industry. The first subject we will touch on is folding. There are many techniques to fold paper for use in flyers, leaflets, brochures – in fact, anything that is printed may be folded in some way. Below are some of the common terms for these various methods:
Single
Accordian/Z fold/Concertina
Closed gate
Parallel map
Signature
Broadside/broadsheet
Concertina letter
Standard/C fold/Biz letter
Gate
Parallel double
Roll
Endorsement
French/right angle
Parallel booklet
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