Padfolio Types and Styles
Consider all of your padfolio options before making your selection
If you're looking for a way to present your best image at the next business meeting, consider a padfolio. A padfolio is simply a sturdy folder you can carry under your arm that has a spot for a writing pad (usually, a legal pad). A padfolio can help present a professional image for those who struggle with organization, giving at least a first impression of having it all together. Quality Logo Products explains the difference between a padfolio and a portfolio.Padfolio types and styles vary, but most have conservative pricing. Most padfolios come in sturdy materials such as leather, cloth, or other durable man-made materials. Many do not have closure devices, while others have a zipper, snap, or buckle closure for securing secure loose items. You can find padfolios with storage for a calculator, and most have pen loops and pockets for other small items.
When shopping for padfolios, evaluate all the padfolio types and styles before you place an order, as there is much variety.
Choose customizable padfolios for a gift that people will appreciate
A padfolio makes a great gift for your employees or favorite customers, one that will likely see more actual use rather than the ubiquitous desk calendar. You can add an embossed, debossed, or stamped logo to a padfolio for instant business recognition and a memorable corporate gift. For the best price on promotional gifts, look for padfolios from promotional marketing companies.
Try: Promo Managers features a padfolio made from recycled materials that you can customize with your company logo. Adco Marketing offers a large choice in padfolio styles, including the smaller junior size; any of the company's styles can be enhanced with a logo.
Choose real instead of imitation leather padfolio styles
Leather is the cream of the crop in padfolio materials, with options that include smooth leather, nubuck, and tinted leather. Watch out for imitation leather padfolios, which may look very similar to the real thing, or for material described as "faux." If it doesn't say genuine leather, it isn't.
Try: Daytimer is a trusted name in organization and has several styles of leather padfolios, with the exception of their more economical Shadow and Lights padfolio, which has what the firm calls a "leather-like" cover. The Royce Leather Executive Zip-around Padfolio includes pockets for a PDA or cell phone, all in leather.
Look for innovations in padfolio types and styles
Padfolio manufacturers offer a variety of features, such as pockets to hold CDs and calculators, as well as designs intended to make the padfolio function as a sales tool. Look for sturdy construction of the inside features, such as elastic and stitching of seams.
Try: Smead makes several kinds of padfolios, including one with a see-through front pocket, so that you can use the padfolio as a presentation device. Check out the calculator padfolios available from Blueberry Ink.
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