Choosing The Right Kind Of Material For Presentation Folders

When you print presentation folders, you have several options that you can choose from in terms of the material that they are printed in. You may see this as a small and mundane decision, but this can be an important task in printing file folders. Deciding on the paper of your color folder determines the overall look of your presentation folder, its cost and of course its effects on the environment. If you are a little bit clueless in choosing the right material when printing file folders, don't worry. Below is a list of common paper options that printers offer for presentation folders. See if you can choose one from these types that can apply to your budget, sense of taste and environmental philosophy.

Standard Folder Paper
The first and most common type is the standard folder paper. Typically most printers call this kind of paper “uncoated” which means that no gloss or any special coatings have been applied to its surface. This is the cheapest kind of paper that most presentation folders are printed on. If you are in a budget, then you should choose this material. It isn't as bad as it sounds, since most folders are made from this kind of paper. It is usually durable enough for most common environments and is stiff enough to be able to perform its function as a container.

Glossy or UV coating
A more special type of folder material is the one with a glossy coating or an ultra violet light protection coating. This type of material is slightly reflective giving the appearance of a glossy finish in its surface. Folders with this material can be marginally more expensive than its standard folder paper counterpart. However, this more than makes up for its cost since presentation folder designs really shine and look better with the glossy finish. Most presentation folders made from this material will look more professional, elegant and inviting. Use this material especially for crucial presentation folders that are aimed for your clients or potential investors.

Recycled or environmentally friendly
Another option for material in presentation folders are the recycled or environmentally friendly paper materials. This comes in many “flavors”. There are those fully recycled paper materials made from 100% post consumer material. This kind of paper may have a different texture to it, and it also might appear not as clear as most new kinds of paper. This may look like it lacks some quality, but it makes up for this with the peace of mind it brings that you are helping the environment.

As a compromise for this type of recycled material, other printing companies offer paper materials that mix recycled and virgin paper so that the folders appear better. Besides this, there are also paper materials out there that are sourced from sustainable forests with fast growing trees. All these options minimize the impact of your printing on the environment. The prices may vary in this subject, but it will be well worth so that you can adhere to your environmental philosophy.

Other options
As a final option, you can also choose to print your folder designs on material that has a glossy coating on the cover, but with no coating on the inside. This is a common option and you can net some savings in folder printing by doing this. Typically, the front of the presentation folder should benefit from a glossy coating while the inside panels can do without it since they will just contain the folder contents. Try to choose this option if you want to save some money on presentation folder printing.

So, choose wisely on the material for your presentation folder. Each type can cater to a specific budget, purpose and philosophy. Try to decide which material is best for you. Good luck!

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