Mini Brochures with Pockets

DIY pocket folders require scoring and folding cardstock, then gluing a pocket flap along the bottom edge. For professional results with consistent pocket depth, clean folds, and durable glue bonds, custom die-cutting and high-speed gluing equipment produce sharper, more reliable pockets than hand-cut methods.

A brochure with four folds creating five panels is typically called a gate-fold or accordion (z-fold) brochure, depending on the fold direction. These formats are used for extended content or sequential storytelling and can be adapted with pockets for inserting supplemental materials.

Heavier cardstock, typically 80-100 lb cover weight, provides the rigidity needed to support pocket contents without sagging. Coated stocks add a polished finish and resist wear from handling at trade shows or sales meetings.

Pocket capacity depends on die-cut depth and paper weight, but most mini brochure pockets comfortably hold a business card, a folded one-page insert, or a small brochure. Pocket dimensions are customized during the die design phase to match your specific inserts.

Turnaround varies by order complexity and die requirements, but in-house die construction and CNC routing allow for faster production and on-the-fly design changes compared to outsourced die-cutting, helping meet tight event or campaign deadlines.

Yes, custom steel-rule dies built with CAD software and CNC routers allow for unique pocket shapes, rounded corners, or decorative cutouts beyond standard rectangular designs, giving brands a distinctive, memorable presentation piece.