Matching or Choosing File Folders

There are three main sizes of folders. Letter size (12.25"), Metric Size (13") and Legal Size (15.25"). If you want to match your existing folders, simply measure from front to back (the longest side of the folder) and your measurement will match one of the above sizes. If the length of the file folder is different, it could be a custom sized folder, please call us for assistance at 1-888-INFOFIL.

If you are considering a folder type for the first time, we highly recommend Metric folders for letter sized records, and of course legal folders for legal sized records. Metric folders have the extra room required to ensure records stay contained within the folder, as well lettersize top tab folders can be inserted fully in-tact in to a metric size Expansion Folder.

Metric Folders should be used if you have 15" shelving in your office, and of course Infofile offers 15" shelving equipment should you need to order equipment for the first time. If you only have 12" shelving or cabinet space, than letter size folders are your best option.

Choosing a Folder Thickness

All of our folders are very high quality, less than 10% post-consumer waste material. This means our folders have high strength and last for a very long time. Additionally our folders are available in 11pt. (light weight) or 14pt. (medium strength) thickness. For very large records (approximately 4" in width) we recommend either splitting records in to volumes with standard folders or using Expansion or Pressboard folders. Both types are very high strength and made to hold more content. Expansion folders are open only on one side like a pocket, and Pressboard folders are very thick versions of standard file folders.

Matching Existing Folder Colour or Finish

Folders are available in various colours, known as full colour folders. Folders with only a stripe of colour along the end tab are known as coloured end-tab folders.

If your folders have a plastic shine near the front, they are mylar reinforced folders. If they have a plastic shine along the entire outside of the folder, they are Mylar coated Folders. Mylar is used to strengthen file folders either along it's entire side or where it is 'grabbed' when pulled off of shelving equipment.

Matching The End Tab

End Tab Folders are all similar, but can have slight differences in look. Some have an end-tab that is the full height of the folder - known as Full End Tab folders, and they are approximately 9.25" high. Some have a small notch cut out of the bottom of the end-tab, known as rounded-notched end tab folders or square notched end-tab folders - depending on the shape of the notch. Photos of the folders are available as you traverse our products page to give you an exact match.

Very high quality, high strength folders are available in a range of colours and patterns - known as Genuine Pressboard. Please call us if you're looking for high-strength folders w/ an exceptional finish.

Matching Fasteners

All folders we sell with the exception of Expansion Folders can have heat seal fasteners installed at any of 8 locations within the folder. The advantage to our fasteners is that they do not protrude outside of the folder and yet are as strong as riveted fasteners. By keeping a fastener contained within the folder, you will not cause damage when removing and replacing adjacent folders in a filing system.

To order fasteners, simply order the folders you like and then answer the questions on the simple pop-up screen that appears.