A Folder You Can Write In
A regular folder carries paper. A padfolio adds the tools to make notes on the spot. The right panel holds a lined pad, the left panel holds handouts in a pocket, and a pen sits in a loop at the spine.
That layout makes it the folder people actually use during a session. They open it on a table, take notes, slip in a business card, then close it and carry everything out together.
Padfolio Specs
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Closed size | 9.75 x 12.5 in for a letter pad |
| Junior size | 6.5 x 9.5 in for a 5 x 8 in pad |
| Cover | Printed board, leatherette, genuine leather |
| Logo | Full color print, deboss, foil deboss |
| Pad | Plain, lined, or logo-printed sheets |
| Inside | Document pocket, card slits, pen loop |
| Closures | Open, or elastic band |
| Add-ons | Rings, name deboss, shrink-wrapped sets |
Custom Padfolios for Meetings and Conferences
Conference organizers hand them out at registration with the agenda in the pocket. Our event and conference folders suit lighter, paper-only welcome packets. Sponsors often brand the padfolio, since it gets seen in every session.
Companies use padfolios in new hire kits so recruits arrive at training ready to write. Sales teams carry them to client meetings, and HR teams use them on interview days. A padfolio from day one becomes part of the job.
Plan the pocket contents with the cover. A one-page agenda, a venue map and a speaker list fit neatly, while a thick workbook may call for a capacity pocket that expands to hold it.
Ordering Padfolios for an Event
- Count attendees and add spares for walk-ins and speakers.
- Choose the cover: printed board for volume, leatherette for polish.
- Pick a pad style: plain, lined, or printed with your logo.
- Add sponsor logos or event dates to the cover or pad header.
- Approve the free proof of the cover and the pad sheet.
- Tell us the event date so delivery lines up with registration.
Cover Choices From Board to Leather
Printed board covers take full color designs and suit large event runs. Leatherette gives a polished look that stays tidy after months of use. Genuine leather is the gift option for executives and board members; our leather portfolio folders go deeper on that material.
Logos on leather and leatherette are debossed, with or without foil. Board covers can carry full color print, soft-touch film and spot UV, just like a premium presentation folder.
Pick the cover by how long it needs to last. A two-day summit suits printed board, while a padfolio handed to every new manager should survive a year of daily meetings.
Pads, Pockets and Small Extras
The pad slides into a sleeve, so it can be swapped when it runs out. Pads can be plain, lined or printed with your logo at the top of each sheet. The pocket can include business card slits for networking.
Some padfolios add an elastic band to keep them shut, or a ring mechanism for reference sheets. If you need a hard writing surface for site work, compare our custom clipboard folders as well.
Why Padfolios Get Used
- Notes, handouts and pen in one place
- Refillable pad keeps it in use for months
- Logo stays in view in every meeting
- Junior size fits handbags and tote bags
- Works for events, onboarding and sales
- Can be shrink-wrapped in sets
Custom Padfolios: questions we get
What is a padfolio?
It is a folder that holds a writing pad, with a pocket for papers and a loop for a pen. People use it to take notes in meetings and carry handouts.
Do padfolios come with a pen?
The pen loop is built in, sized for a standard ballpoint. If you supply your own branded pens, tell us in your quote request and we can discuss packing them with each padfolio.
Can the writing pad be replaced?
Yes. The pad slides into a sleeve on the inside cover, so a new standard letter pad fits when the first one is used up.
Can sponsor logos go on a conference padfolio?
Yes. Printed board covers can carry several logos in full color. On leatherette, one logo is usually debossed on the front and others printed on the pad sheets.
What is a junior padfolio?
It is a smaller version sized for a 5 x 8 in pad. It suits travel, handbags and standing meetings. Many event teams order both sizes, giving the junior one to staff on the floor and the full size to delegates.
How do I get a quote?
Share your cover choice, logo and attendee count through our padfolio quote request form. Your quote spells out quantity, timing and delivery so you can plan around the event.