Z-Fold Brochures
FoldedFlyers & brochures · Brochures, minimum order 200
Three panels folded back and forth like a Z, so the brochure opens in one pull.
How it works
Choose it
Paper, size, finishes, quantity
Design it
Upload your file, or we design it
We check every file
Before anything prints
Printed in our own factory
Shanghai, 2–3 business days
Tracked to your door
DHL Express 2–5 days or Standard 7–12
Z-Fold Brochures, in short.
Brochures folded in thirds like a Z, so they open in one pull. From $138.14 for 200 brochures (8.5 × 11 in). Every option of Brochures
- Best for
- Services and price lists, menus, programs and guides
- Folds
- Z-fold
- Minimum order
- 200 brochures.
- Sizes are flat, before folding: an 8.5 × 11 in Z-fold folds down to about 3.7 × 8.5 in.
- Coated paper comes with a matte, gloss, varnish or soft-touch finish. Pearl and white card stay uncoated.
Make it yours.
Your file, by the numbers.
- PDF, AI, EPS or SVG work best; we check any file you send.
- Sizes are flat, before folding: set your file to the flat size and we fold it.
- Any size from 99 × 99 mm to 600 × 600 mm; a custom size takes the same 3 mm (0.125 in) of bleed and safe area.
- Bleed area
Make sure your background and any photos extend to fill the bleed, 3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side, so there are no white edges after cutting.
- Trim
This is where we aim to cut. The trim size is the finished size.
- Safe area
Keep anything important, such as text and logos, inside the safe area, 3 mm (0.125 in) in from the trim; otherwise it may be cut off.TBC
- File with bleed
- 8.75 × 11.25 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 8.5 × 11 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 8.25 × 10.75 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 2625 × 3375 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 8.75 × 14.25 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 8.5 × 14 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 8.25 × 13.75 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 2625 × 4275 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
- File with bleed
- 11.25 × 17.25 in3 mm (0.125 in) past the trim on every side
- Trim
- 11 × 17 inWhere we cut
- Safe area
- 10.75 × 16.75 inText and logos 3 mm (0.125 in) inside the trimTBC
- In pixels
- 3375 × 5175 pxThe file with bleed at 300 dpi
Z-Fold Brochures, every number.
| Coated Paper157 gsm | Coated Paper200 gsm | Pearl Paper240 gsm | White Card250 gsm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US weight | ≈ 106 lb text | ≈ 74 lb cover | ≈ 89 lb cover | ≈ 92 lb cover |
| Surface | Coated | Coated | Uncoated | Uncoated |
| Finish | matte, gloss, gloss varnish or soft-touch, included | matte, gloss, gloss varnish or soft-touch, included | None | None |
| 200 × 8.5 × 11 in | $138.14 · 69.1¢ eachpaper $117.63 + folding $20.51 | $153.82 · 76.9¢ eachpaper $133.31 + folding $20.51 | $177.35 · 88.7¢ eachpaper $156.84 + folding $20.51 | $161.66 · 80.8¢ eachpaper $141.15 + folding $20.51 |
| 500 × 8.5 × 11 in | $248.20 · 49.6¢ eachpaper $203.59 + folding $44.61 | $275.34 · 55.1¢ eachpaper $230.73 + folding $44.61 | $316.06 · 63.2¢ eachpaper $271.45 + folding $44.61 | $288.92 · 57.8¢ eachpaper $244.31 + folding $44.61 |
| 1,000 × 8.5 × 11 in | $395.65 · 39.6¢ eachpaper $316.69 + folding $78.96 | $437.88 · 43.8¢ eachpaper $358.92 + folding $78.96 | $501.22 · 50.1¢ eachpaper $422.26 + folding $78.96 | $458.99 · 45.9¢ eachpaper $380.03 + folding $78.96 |
| 5,000 × 8.5 × 11 in | $1,785.24 · 35.7¢ eachpaper $1,492.98 + folding $292.26 | $1,984.31 · 39.7¢ eachpaper $1,692.05 + folding $292.26 | $2,282.90 · 45.7¢ eachpaper $1,990.64 + folding $292.26 | $2,083.84 · 41.7¢ eachpaper $1,791.58 + folding $292.26 |
On every paper
- Folds
- Z-fold
- Sizes (flat)
- 8.5 × 11 in, 8.5 × 14 in, 11 × 17 in
- Custom size
- 99 mm (3.9 in) to 600 mm (23.62 in) a side, up to 0.144 m² (223 sq in), either way round
- Quantities
- 200 to 5,000, in 7 steps
- Printing
- Full color, both sides
- Production
- 2–3 business days
Prices for 8.5 × 11 in (folds to about 3.67 × 8.5 in), z-fold, printed on both sides, before shipping and tax. Minimum order 200.
Other flyers and brochures.
01FlyersFlat
Flat, unfolded flyers on six papers, from 4 × 6 to 11 × 17 in, DL, or a size of your own.
From $42.27 for 200 flyers (4 × 6 in)
02BrochuresFolded
Folded brochures: half fold, tri-fold, Z-fold, gate fold and 4- or 5-panel accordion, on four papers.
From $138.14 for 200 brochures (8.5 × 11 in)
- Tri-Fold Brochures The classic three-panel brochure: 8.5 × 11 in, letter-folded.From $138.14 for 200 brochures
- Restaurant Menus Folded menus for restaurants and cafés: half fold, tri-fold or Z-fold.From $138.14 for 200 menus
- Wedding Programs Ceremony programs: 8.5 × 11 in folded in half to 5.5 × 8.5 in.From $138.14 for 200 programs
- Rack Cards Tall 4 × 9 in cards for brochure racks, front desks and counters.From $72.46 for 200 rack cards
- Bi-Fold Brochures Brochures folded once down the middle.From $138.14 for 200 brochures
- Real Estate Flyers Letter-size flyers for listings and open houses.From $117.63 for 200 flyers
- Uncoated Flyers Uncoated flyers on pearl, white card or fine ultra white paper.From $48.31 for 200 flyers
- Sell Sheets One 8.5 × 11 in page about your product or service, printed on both sides.From $117.63 for 200 sell sheets
- Gate Fold Brochures Two outer panels that fold in to meet at the center, like gates.From $138.14 for 200 brochures
- Accordion Fold Brochures Four or five panels folded back and forth, zig-zag.From $138.14 for 200 brochures
- Takeout Menus Folded menus to hand out and send home with every order.From $138.14 for 200 menus
- Event Programs Programs folded in half for events, concerts and services.From $138.14 for 200 programs
The finer details.
Good decisions start with clear information.
Matte or gloss: which finish should I choose?
Gloss lamination and gloss varnish make photos and colors look brighter, with a shine. Matte lamination has no glare and reads well under bright light. Soft-touch is a velvety matte film that feels soft in the hand. All four are for coated paper and cost the same; pearl, white card and fine ultra white paper stay uncoated.
What’s the minimum order?
200 pieces. You can order 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 or 5,000; for more than 5,000, contact us.
How heavy is the paper in US weights?
157 gsm is about 106 lb text, 200 gsm about 74 lb cover, 240 gsm pearl about 89 lb cover, 250 gsm white card about 92 lb cover, and 300 gsm about 111 lb cover. 157 gsm folds easily; 250 and 300 gsm feel like card stock.
Which sizes can you print?
Flyers come in 4 × 6, 5 × 7, 4 × 9 (rack card), DL (99 × 210 mm), 5.5 × 8.5, 8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 14 and 11 × 17 in. Brochures are sized flat, before folding: 8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 14 or 11 × 17 in. Or enter your own size: 99–600 mm (about 3.9–23.62 in) a side, up to 0.144 m² (223 sq in), a little more than 12 × 18 in.
Does soft-touch work on brochures?
Yes. Soft-touch lamination doesn’t crack along the folds, on any fold we offer, from half folds to 5-panel accordions.
How big is a tri-fold brochure when it’s folded?
An 8.5 × 11 in sheet folds down to about 3.67 × 8.5 in, which fits a #10 envelope and a standard brochure rack. An 8.5 × 14 in sheet folds to about 4.67 × 8.5 in.
What’s the difference between a tri-fold and a Z-fold?
Both fold the sheet in three. A tri-fold (letter fold) tucks one end inside the other, so the inner panel is hidden until it’s opened. A Z-fold zigzags like the letter Z, so it opens out in one pull and both ends show.
Is the price for one side or both?
Both: flyers and brochures are printed full color on both sides, at the same price as one side.
How is the price worked out?
By the flat size of the sheet: the larger the sheet, the more it costs, and each piece costs less as the quantity goes up. Folded brochures add a folding fee, the same for every fold. We can’t print sheets over 0.144 m², a little more than 12 × 18 in.
Can heavy paper be folded?
Pearl Paper 240gsm and White Card 250gsm fold in half or in thirds; they need a score line before folding, or the fold can crack, and scoring is included in the folding fee. Coated Paper 300gsm and Fine Ultra White 300gsm are too thick to fold cleanly, so they come flat only: choose 250 gsm or lighter for a folded piece. Gate folds and 4- and 5-panel accordions are made on Coated Paper 157gsm and Coated Paper 200gsm only.
Can I design my flyer online?
Not yet: our online designer makes business cards. Upload your file (PDF, AI, EPS or SVG work best), or have our designers make it for you.
How long will my order take?
Production takes 2–3 business days and starts once we’ve checked your file; we contact you first if anything needs fixing. You choose shipping at checkout.
Can I order different papers or sizes together?
Add them as separate items; each design in one item shares the same options.
