Folded Printing Collection

Brochures, Invitations and Cards That Fold

A folded piece prints flat on both sides, then creases into a smaller format that the reader opens. An 8.5 by 11 inch brochure becomes a tri-fold that fits a rack, an 8.5 by 5.5 inch invitation folds to 4.25 by 5.5 inches, and a 15 by 7 inch postcard tri-folds to 5 by 7 inches for the mail. You get twice the panels of a flat piece in the same pocket space.

4OVER4.COM has printed more than 10 billion cards and print products since 1999, and folded formats stay among the most popular categories in a lineup of 1,000+ products. From half-fold to tri-fold, gate-fold to z-fold, you can print on premium stocks with crisp, vivid color.

Folded Printing Sizes, Stocks and Prices

Folded printing here starts at 25 pieces. Folded Invitations, Folded Notecards, Folded Thank You Cards and the bridal shower and wedding invitations all start at 25 for $38.22, in three sizes that fold to 4.25 by 5.5, 5 by 7 or 6 by 6 inches, on 14pt to 18pt cover, cream uncoated or white linen. Folded Brochures start at 50 for $57.11 and Folded Flyers at 50 for $68.54, from 5.5 by 8.5 up to 11 by 25.5 inches on 100# Gloss, 100# Silk/Matte or 70# Uncoated Text.

Folded Postcards start at 50 for $84.36 in eight flat sizes, from 6 by 8 folding to 4 by 6 up to 12 by 11 folding to 6 by 11, and Folded Hang Tags start at 50 for $126.32. Most products offer production times up to 3 or 5 business days, and runs reach 100,000 on the cards and postcards.

Nine Formats in the Collection

Every product here shares one thread. It prints flat, then folds into something easy to hand out, mail, or display. Folded Brochures are the workhorse, built for takeout menus, property listings, and donor outreach, with half-fold, tri-fold, and z-fold layouts that organize information the way your reader reads it.

Folded Invitations, Folded Bridal Shower Invites, and Folded Wedding Invitations bring the same reveal to events, and many pair with matching envelopes. Folded Notecards and Folded Thank You Cards handle client follow-up and personal notes. Folded Postcards and Folded Flyers pack more detail into a pocket-sized handout, and Folded Hang Tags add a branded touch to retail products.

Who Uses Folded Printing, and How

The format is flexible, so it works across industries. Wedding and event planners order Folded Bridal Shower Invites in the 50 to 200 range on thick, textured stock, where the unfold sets the tone for the whole event. Small business owners print folded menus with seasonal specials inside, or tri-fold Folded Brochures with service tiers and before-and-after photos.

Retail brands use Folded Hang Tags to fit care instructions, a brand story, and pricing onto one small piece. Real estate agents lean on half-fold brochures with big photos outside and detailed specs inside. Nonprofits and churches print event programs, fundraising mailers, and Folded Thank You Cards at quantities that fit a small organization, not just enterprise runs.

Design Tips That Make Folded Pieces Work Harder

Think in panels, not pages. Each panel gets one clear purpose. The front grabs attention, the inside delivers details, and the back carries your contact info or call to action. Keep critical text and images off the fold line, since a crease makes copy hard to read and splits photos awkwardly.

Choose stock that holds a fold cleanly. Heavier weights feel sturdy in the hand and suit Folded Hang Tags that take handling, while a coated gloss or matte finish keeps colors vivid on mailers and brochures. Folded pieces get held close, so keep every image at 300 DPI and nothing will look soft at arm's length.

Stock Choices, Proofs and Delivery

The cards fold cleanest on 14pt and 18pt cover, the brochures on 100# text, and the postcards take 16pt Gloss or 15pt Synthetic Plastic for a piece that survives the mail. These stocks come from the 60+ paper types 4OVER4.COM carries, from a soft matte on Folded Invitations to uncoated stock for a rustic Folded Brochure. 4OVER4.COM has printed for 25+ years and serves 150,000+ businesses across its catalog.

Across all 4OVER4.COM orders, the on-time record is 99.8% and 82% ship early, so your folded pieces arrive when you need them. A free digital proof comes with each order, and a Price Match guarantee means you never overpay on the same product at the same specs.