{"product_id":"custom-printed-folded-leaflets","title":"Custom Printed Folded Leaflets","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessionally printed folded leaflets for marketing, menus, event programmes, price lists and product info sheets. One flat sheet, folded into panels — choose the fold that suits how your content reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: A3, A4, A5, A6, DL and square formats — ordered by \u003cstrong\u003eflat (unfolded) size\u003c\/strong\u003e (see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/uk-print-sizes-iso-216\"\u003eUK print sizes guide\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk, gloss or uncoated FSC-certified stocks — compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paper-stock-gsm-guide\"\u003epaper stock \u0026amp; GSM guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt, gloss or velvet lamination available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavier stocks creased before folding to prevent ink cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforation available (centre or one-third)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Fold Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFold\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePanels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Edge Half Fold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple menus, programmes, A3-to-A4 brochures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-Fold (roll fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic tri-fold brochures — content revealed in sequence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDL Concertina (Z-Fold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree independent sections, or step-by-step guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Z-Fold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA distinctive square format that stands out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross Fold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMap-style pieces packing lots of info into a pocketable sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoll Fold vs Z-Fold: The Panel-Width Trap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a \u003cstrong\u003eZ-fold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the three panels are equal width because each folds in the opposite direction. On a \u003cstrong\u003eroll (C) fold\u003c\/strong\u003e, each panel tucks \u003cem\u003einside\u003c\/em\u003e the previous one — so every inner panel must be progressively narrower, typically 2–3mm per panel and more on heavier stock, or the leaflet buckles and won't close flat. This is the single most common mistake in customer-supplied roll-fold files. Ask us for the template for your exact size and fold, and keep text at least 5mm clear of every fold line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign at the \u003cstrong\u003eflat size\u003c\/strong\u003e in reading order — a common mistake is supplying artwork at the folded size. Use a print-ready \u003cstrong\u003ePDF in CMYK at 300 DPI with 3mm bleed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Heavy ink coverage across a fold can crack on thicker stocks, which is why anything over 170gsm is creased before folding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do my roll-fold panels need different widths?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because inner panels fold inside the outer ones and need room to nest. Equal panels jam against the fold, so the leaflet splays or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo folded leaflets need creasing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything above ~170gsm should be creased first — creasing compresses the fibres along the fold so the surface doesn't crack, especially on dark or laminated designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I design at the folded or flat size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat — the folded size is what your customer holds, but artwork is set up flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a C-fold and a Z-fold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both make six panels: a C-fold rolls inwards (inner panel narrower); a Z-fold zig-zags with equal panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan leaflets be laminated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, on silk or gloss stocks — not uncoated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you add a tear-off section?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — perforation at the centre or one-third position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet a Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessage us on \u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp: +44 7950 243399\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003ehello@fabricforge.co.uk\u003c\/strong\u003e with your size, fold, stock and quantity — we'll price it and check your panel order for free. 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