Custom Disc Folder
Handing a client a bare disc in a paper envelope undermines whatever is on it. Photographers, videographers and consultants all deliver work this way, and the presentation says something before anybody loads the file. A printed folder changes that for very little cost. We produce a lot of disc folder work at ZEE Packaging and professional delivery is what most clients want from it.
Delivery Says Something
A disc folder frames what you are handing over.
- A bare disc reads as an afterthought
- A printed folder suggests the work was worth packaging
- Your branding travels with the deliverable
- There is room for instructions or a thank you note
- Clients keep it, so the disc does not get lost
- It protects the surface from scratching in a bag
Most photographers and studios ordering a disc folder do so because a plain envelope was letting their work down.
Protecting The Disc Surface
The data side scratches easily.
- Bare board against a disc can mark it over time
- A paper inner sleeve prevents contact entirely
- A die cut hub holds the disc without touching the surface
- Slit holds work but allow slight movement
- Loose discs in a folder slide and scuff
- A closed flap stops it slipping out in transit
- Single disc folder the standard disc folder we run
- Double disc version holding two discs
- With a hub the disc clipping onto a center button
- With a pocket the disc sliding into an inner face
- With a notes panel space for handwritten details
- With a print insert slot a photo alongside the disc
Sizes We Print Regular
Every disc folder is built to your requirement, though these run often:
- 5" x 5" folded, the standard single format
- 5.5" x 5.5" folded, a slightly looser fit
- 10" x 5" flat before folding
- 5" x 5" x 0.2" with a spine for two discs
- 5" x 7" folded, allowing a print alongside
- Custom sizes for a non standard delivery
Stock And Print
- SBS C1S at 18pt to 24pt for most folders
- Uncoated stock, which takes a handwritten note
- Kraft board for a natural or artisan studio look
- Matte lamination, which resists fingerprints
- Foil stamping for a studio logo
- Blind deboss for a quieter premium finish
Uncoated is worth considering. Plenty of photographers write a client name or a shoot date on the folder, and laminated stock resists pen ink entirely.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled board across most grades we run
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Paper inner sleeve rather than a poly one
- No lamination, so it recycles curbside
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per unit
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a single studio can order properly
- Free proof before anything prints
- Free artwork setup by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to check the disc fit
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the disc get scratched?
Not with a hub or a paper inner sleeve. Loose discs sliding against bare board are what causes marking.
How much is a disc folder?
Rough estimate is $0.18 to $0.50 per unit plain, $0.30 to $0.80 with print and $0.55 to $1.40 with foil at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Hub or pocket?
A hub holds the disc more securely and shows the label side. A pocket is simpler and costs slightly less.
Can we write on it?
Only on uncoated stock. Laminated folders resist pen ink, which matters if you note client names by hand.
Can it hold two discs?
Yes, with two hubs or pockets. A slim spine accommodates the extra thickness comfortably.
Do you supply the discs?
No, we print packaging only. You handle duplication and we build the folder around it.
Can we add a print alongside?
Yes, with a slot on an inner face. Photographers often deliver a sample print with the files.
