subject: Office Products Top Performer - Versatile Classifcation Folders Keep You Organized [print this page] There are thousands of styles of file folders in the market today. Folders that hang, folders that expand, folders that have fasteners to secure paper, and of course standard 1/3 cut file folders that are one of office supplies biggest commodities. When looking at all your filing supply choices, there is no doubt the classification folders reign supreme as the king of all file folders.
Why? Because classification folders truly do it all. To illustrate, lets look at a file folders humble beginnings. File folders started as simply heavy card stock cut in the size of the most popular paper sizes, (letter and legal size), so that papers could be filed together in a sturdy protective folder and stored in a file cabinet, desk drawer or even a brief case.
These folders were given a variety of cuts so that people could use these cuts, or tabs, to write the subject matter that is inside the folder in a visible place when the folder is filed away. The most popular cuts are 1/3 which means the tabs are in three different positions, left, center and right, and 1/5 cut which means there are five different tab locations ranging from left to right.
Soon, people started demanding more of their file folders, and features were added over time creating all sorts of new filing supplies. Eventually, this evolution of features created the ubiquitous classification folder which has become the standard folder used in the medical and dental profession, in real estate, in the legal profession and many other industries that require significant filing of papers to do business.
Classification folders take all the features from a variety of filing supplies, and wrap them into one great product. Lets take a look at each feature. Do you need your folders to hang in a filing cabinet? Many people prefer to use hanging classification folders which hang by containing convenient metal rods that hang on the rails of filing cabinets or storage boxes.
Do you need to have fasteners included in your file folders so you can make sure that the pages do not fall out? Classification folders come with metal fasteners inside so you can 2-hole punch your documents, and file them securely inside the folder. Some classification folders will provide you 2, 4 or even 6 individual fasteners for security.
Need a big folder that expands to hold more documents? Classification folders have you covered as most are built with durable tyvek expansions that can expand to as large as 3 to hold large amounts of pages. Want to file your information in separate sections so you can segment important information by topic? Classification folders are known for coming in a variety of sections to do just that, including four sections, six sections, and even eight sections.
Be it the need for size, security, functionality and durability, classification folders are the supreme office supply accessory every paper pushing office needs to stay organized. As to the best brands, I recommend Universal classification folders for best value, and Smead classification folders for best selection and quality. Pendaflex classification folders, by Esselte are also a good alternative.
Shopping for classification folders can be tricky with all the different features and styles. I like to shop for these folders and all my Office Supplies Online through independent office supply dealers. I look for companies that give back to the community and practice Conscious Capitalism as a business model. And remember too about the big corporate conglomerate office superstores; its always better to support Americas small independent businesses instead.
