Printing Lingo: What is a C-fold?

The C-Fold, also known as the Letter Fold, is the Most Common Method of Tri-Folding a Document

A C-fold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels of roughly the same size - three panels on each side of the paper.

The outer panels are folded toward each other so that they overlap.

Also known as a Letter Fold or a 3-Panel Roll Fold, the C-fold is the most common tri-fold method. It is used for letters, self-mailers, flyers and brochures.

Have any questions about the C-fold or any other type of document folding method? Give Formax a call-�we can help.

Take care! Rick










About the Author

Rick Stallings is the owner of Formax Printing Solutions in St. Louis, MO. Formax provides a complete array of offset and digital printing services. Specialty areas include book printing, full-color printing, laminated printing, map printing and mailing services. If you ever have a printing question or project you would like to discuss, Rick is always happy to help. He can be reached at 866-367-6221 or by submitting our easy quote request form. Rick and the Formax team have been providing worry-free printing and related services since 1985.

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