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type: faq
title: "What folds work for direct mail pieces?"
description: "Direct mail can use a half fold with 2 panels for simple mailers, or a tri fold or Z fold with 3 panels for brochures and step-by-step content."
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# What folds work for direct mail pieces?

Direct mail pieces can be folded several ways to fit a mailing size or to organize content into panels. A half fold is one of the most common, and other configurations open up more panels for longer messages. Fold Panels Typical use Half fold 2 Simple mailers and self-mailers Tri fold / letter fold 3 Brochures and detailed offers Z fold 3 Step-by-step or accordion content Specify the fold you need when you request your quote so the layout is set up correctly for your piece.

Direct mail can use a half fold with 2 panels for simple mailers, or a tri fold or Z fold with 3 panels for brochures and step-by-step content.

| Fold | Panels | Typical use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Half fold | 2 | Simple mailers and self-mailers |
| Tri fold / letter fold | 3 | Brochures and detailed offers |
| Z fold | 3 | Step-by-step or accordion content |

Specify the fold you need when you request your quote so the layout is set up correctly for your piece.

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