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File box with spine

Nº D-10806

30 mm spine, three walls, tuck lid — thick files, catalogue sets.

Made for: Office & business.

Sample printed on coated (C2S) 300 gsm, matte lamination; style: presentation folders (with pockets).

Sample size 225 × 30 × 315 mm.

About this mockup

A document folder folds from one 300–350 gsm board: pockets, a locking flap, fold-in flaps or a deep spine, by how much paper it holds. It is a company’s face when handing over files and contracts.

Usually holds
Thick files, catalogues, certificates.
Who uses it
Companies, schools.
Popular in
Worldwide.
Also searched as
folio box · document box with spine · portfolio box

How to use this mockup

  1. Start from the 225 × 30 × 315 mm sample or type your own size.
  2. Design straight on its real dieline.
  3. Turn it in 3D, export a picture or video, or stage a scene.

Trade tips

  • Paper over 250 gsm needs creasing before folding, or the ink cracks.
  • Cards and flyers: 2–3 mm bleed and text at least 3 mm inside the trim.
  • Coated (couche) paper prints photos sharply; laminate it so the folds do not crack.
  • Matte lamination feels premium and softens colours by about a shade: add contrast in the design.

Questions

Is the file box with spine mockup free?

Yes, commercial use included; Free adds a watermark grid at 1K, Pro exports 4K without it.

Can I use my own size for the file box with spine?

Yes — from the 225 × 30 × 315 mm sample or your own size, with the dieline redrawn.

Can I get the file box with spine dieline for printing?

Yes, with Pro: the die files (SVG, PDF / AI, DXF / CF2) and the CMYK print PDF; designing on the die is free.

What is the file box with spine sample printed on?

The sample is coated (C2S) 300 gsm with matte lamination, on a dieline drawn at the size you type.

Construction

One die-cut board with front and back covers and one or two pockets folding up inside, glued or tab-locked at the pocket edges; usually with a business card slot on the pocket. A spine version adds one or two parallel creases to hold thick documents.

Choosing board and material

Laminated 300–350 gsm coated or ivory board so the folder is stiff and scuff-resistant; fine paper for premium folders. Large, heavily filled folders should use 350 gsm so the pockets don't sag.

Finishing

Matt or gloss lamination on both sides (the inside is handled a lot too); a foiled logo on the front, spot UV. The card slot is die-cut to the company's card size.

Preparing the print file

Flat layout: back cover, front cover, pocket(s) and glue tabs. Both the inside covers and the pocket faces print — preview with a folding mockup. Put the card slot 15–20 mm from the pocket edge; keep type out of the slot and tab areas.

Common mistakes

  • Pocket artwork not rotated: once folded up, it's upside down.
  • A card slot that doesn't match the company card: cards don't fit or fall out.
  • No spine for thick documents: the folder bulges and won't close flat.

Questions and answers

What size is an A4 presentation folder?

Closed, about 220 × 310 mm to hold A4 with a margin; pockets about 80–120 mm high.

One pocket or two?

One for neat quotes and contracts; two to separate documents (company information one side, project papers the other), as for tenders and conferences.

Does a folder need a spine?

Under about 20 sheets, no; thicker sets need a 5–10 mm spine so the folder closes flat.

Sizes available

  • 225 × 30 × 315 mm

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