A4 folders are also known as presentation folders, which can also be found in different sizes, such as A5 and A6, but the A4 size is still the most common and popular. A4 folders are used in a number of situations, from board meetings where the folder is simply a convenient way to organise a series of A4 documents, to conferences and networking events where the folder can also serve to advertise and promote a company name or logo through custom printing on the folder cover.

Presentation folders are usually made from hard board covered in PVC or polypropylene. They can be created in practically any colour, or combination of colours, and they can also be produced in a variety of textures. For example, a black or dark brown A4 folder with a leather-look textured finish has always been very popular. Translucent and transparent coverings are also popular, and can be available with various textured finishes and in any colour as well

With an increased interest and focus on environmentally friendly products, more and more manufacturers of A4 folders are producing their ranges in recycled PVC or polypropylene. Plastics are not known to be particularly friendly to the environment, but recycling already produced plastics is one effective way of overcoming objections and lowering any negative effects there may be. It means that with all the millions of presentation folders constantly being produced, many of them, once they reach the end of their useful life, are being reused in ways that lessens the burden on the planet’s natural resources.

Most A4 folders are personalised through printing techniques. A number of printing methods can be used on folders, including full colour litho, foil blocking, silkscreen and digital. Each one has its strong points and may be better suited for a particular situation over the others. This is something that a company wishing to purchase personalised A4 folders should inquire about to be aware of the various options. Almost any kind of complicated artwork or specialised printing can be done on request, and in fact, the more unusual your A4 folder is, the more likely it will get noticed.

A4 folders are a common sight at annual conferences, trade fairs and all kinds of networking events. They are a convenient way to carry promotional materials, A4 printed documents and the like. The colour of the folder and logo or printed company name prominently displayed on the folder can serve as a visual signal to others who may be interested in what the folder contains, or at least, what the person holding the A4 folder has to say.