Custom Economy Disc Folder
Not every disc needs a premium presentation. Software backups, training material, event footage handed out in bulk, all of it just needs something branded and protective at the lowest sensible cost. That is exactly what this format is for. We produce a lot of economy disc folder work at ZEE Packaging and volume is where it makes sense.
Stripped Back To The Essentials
An economy disc folder keeps only what is needed.
- A single fold and a simple pocket or slit
- Lighter board than a presentation folder uses
- One or two color print rather than full process
- No lamination, foil or finishing at all
- It still carries branding and protects the disc
- The unit cost drops considerably as a result
Most clients ordering an economy disc folder are handing out discs in quantity rather than presenting a single deliverable.
Where The Savings Come From
Each decision takes a little off the price.
- Lighter caliper board, since the folder is not reused
- One color print instead of full color
- No lamination, which is a separate process
- A simple slit hold rather than a molded hub
- Simpler die cutting with fewer features
- Higher volumes, which spread the setup further
- Single fold with slit holds the standard economy disc folder
- With a simple pocket the disc sliding into a face
- Plain unprinted version the lowest cost option
- One color printed logo and basic details only
- With a write on panel space for handwritten labeling
- Bulk pack format supplied flat in quantity
Sizes We Print Regular
Every economy disc folder is built to your requirement, though these run often:
- 5" x 5" folded, the standard format
- 4.75" x 4.75" folded, a slightly tighter fit
- 10" x 5" flat before folding
- 5.25" x 5.25" folded for easier insertion
- 5" x 5" with a write on panel
- Custom sizes where needed
Stock And Print
- SBS C1S at 14pt to 18pt, lighter than a premium folder
- Uncoated stock, which takes handwriting properly
- Kraft board for the lowest cost option
- One or two color flexo or litho printing
- No lamination, keeping both cost and recyclability better
- Simple die cut slits rather than a molded hub
Uncoated is usually the right call here. It costs less than a coated stock and it lets somebody write a title or a date directly on the folder.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled board across most grades we run
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- No lamination at all, so it recycles curbside
- Minimal material use by design
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per unit
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, though this format suits larger volumes
- 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
Is it protective enough?
For handing out and short term storage, yes. For a client deliverable you want to impress with, we would suggest a heavier build.
Will the disc get scratched?
Slightly more risk than with a hub or sleeve. A paper inner sleeve solves it and costs very little to add.
How much is a double wall tuck top?
Rough estimate is $0.06 to $0.18 per unit plain, $0.10 to $0.26 with one color print and $0.16 to $0.40 for two colors at moderate quantity. Volume moves it substantially. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can we write on it?
On uncoated stock, easily. That is why we usually recommend uncoated for this format.
How low can the cost go?
Plain unprinted kraft at high volume is the floor. Adding a single color print barely moves it.
Is full color available?
It is, though it moves you out of the economy bracket. One color usually carries enough branding.
Does it ship flat?
Yes, entirely. Storage takes almost no space, which matters when ordering in quantity.
