Large-format folding
Maps, posters and oversized sheets folded down to pocket, envelope or packaging size.
- Up to 44″ × 80″
Finishing
Folding
Brochures, inserts, mailers and maps folded to plan, from a simple half fold to right-angle folds.
- In-line glue-tac
Opens the quote form with Cut & fold + Folding pre-checked.
Good for
- Brochures, inserts and mailers
- Rack cards and statement stuffers
- Maps folded to plan
What we need to quote it
- Quantity, or a range
- Finished (folded) size, W × H, plus flat size if you know it
- Fold style and panel count, or “cut & trim only”
- Stock and weight, or ask us to advise
- Color and coating (coated and laminated sheets usually need scoring)
- Need-by date, and files: PDF, link or “coming”
- Ship-to ZIP, or pickup in Carlstadt
Start the quote
Missing answers or files? Send what you have.
Folding · questions
What people ask first.
From a simple half fold to right-angle folds: half, letter, Z, gate, double-parallel and accordion folds, among others. Compare them side by side on the Cut & fold page.
Yes. In-line glue-tac closes a piece as it folds, so a self-mailer stays shut through the mail.
Yes. We're a trade bindery: most work arrives printed from commercial printers and brokers. Send flat sheets with the fold style and panel sizes, or a folded sample.
What moves the price
- 01Number of folds and panels, and whether any fold is a right angle
- 02Stock weight and coating: heavier or coated sheets are scored before they fold
- 03Sheet size: oversized sheets run on the large-format folder
- 04Gluing, perforating or a wafer-sealing pass for mail
- 05Envelope inserting: pieces per envelope and the envelope size
- 06Index tabs: how many positions in the bank, tab size, and Mylar or plain
General factors for cut & fold work. Your estimator prices the actual job after review.
Cut & fold process
More cut & fold services
Wafer sealing & glue-tac
Self-mailers and folded pieces closed with wafer seals or glue tacks so they stay shut through the mail.
Pocket folders & glued sleeves
Presentation folders, pocket folders, sleeves and wallets folded and glued in one pass on our gluing line. Blanks arrive printed and cut to shape; they leave as folders ready to fill.
Machine envelope inserting
Letters, brochures, reply cards and inserts gathered in order and machine-inserted into flat-size envelopes, then sealed and counted.
- Machine inserting into flat-size envelopes
Quote portal
Quote folding in one short form.
The form opens with this service already ticked, and a person reads every request. Rough specs are fine: leave gaps and we'll ask.