About
We make folders people keep
The Custom Folders is a print shop focused on one product family: folders. That focus shapes how we quote, check files and pack orders.
Why only folders
Folders look simple, yet small details decide whether they work. Pocket height, glue lines, slit position and stock weight all change how a folder holds paper and how long it lasts.
Working on folders every day means we can answer those questions fast. It also means we can suggest a better build when the first idea will not hold what you plan to put inside.
How we work with you
- You send what you know: style, size, quantity, or just what goes inside.
- We reply with pricing and any questions about your artwork.
- We set your design on our die-line and send a free digital proof.
- You approve, and only then do we print, trim, fold and pack.
What we check on every file
- Bleed and safe margins around folds, pockets and slits
- Image resolution for sharp printing
- Color mode, and Pantone matches where you asked for them
- Text that runs too close to a glue line or cut
- Foil and emboss areas set as separate layers
What we print
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Folder styles | Pocket, 2 pocket, tri-fold, gatefold, brad, 3 prong, binders |
| Folder sizes | 4 x 9, 6 x 9, 9 x 12, legal, 11 x 17, A3, A4, A5 |
| Industry folders | Real estate, tax, law, insurance, medical, schools, events |
| Materials and media | Leather, poly, kraft, linen, foil, CD, DVD and USB folders |
We ship across the United States. Every quote confirms quantity, turnaround and delivery for your job, so you know the plan before you approve.