The Best Expanding Folders 2024

Updated On November 18th, 2024

Looking for the best Expanding Folders? You aren't short of choices in 2022. The difficult bit is deciding the best Expanding Folders for you, but luckily that's where we can help. Based on testing out in the field with reviews, sells etc, we've created this ranked list of the finest Expanding Folders.

Rank Product Name Score
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Smead 73380 TUFF® Pocket File Pocket, Straight-Cut Tab, 3-1/2" Expansion, Letter, Redrope, 10/Box

Smead 73380 TUFF® Pocket File Pocket, Straight-Cut Tab, 3-1/2" Expansion, Letter, Redrope, 10/Box

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100%
2
Heavy-Duty Expanding File 21 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope

Heavy-Duty Expanding File 21 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope

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98%
3
Smead File Pockets Letter - 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet Size - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - Top Tab Location - 12.5 pt. Folder Thickness - Redrope - Redrope - 3.14 oz - Recycled - 50 / Box

Smead File Pockets Letter - 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet Size - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - Top Tab Location - 12.5 pt. Folder Thi

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96%
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Pendaflex Heavy-Duty Expanding File 12 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope

Pendaflex Heavy-Duty Expanding File 12 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope

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94%
5
3 1/2" Exp File Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 10/Bx -SMD73264

3 1/2" Exp File Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 10/Bx -SMD73264

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90%
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Globe-Weis R217DHD 1-31 Accordion Open File, 31 Pockets, 1/3 Tab, Letter, Brown

Globe-Weis R217DHD 1-31 Accordion Open File, 31 Pockets, 1/3 Tab, Letter, Brown

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74%
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Tops Pendaflex 45302 Watershed 7 Expansion File Pocket Straight Letter Red 5/Box

Tops Pendaflex 45302 Watershed 7 Expansion File Pocket Straight Letter Red 5/Box

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Smead 73214 1 3/4 Expansion Drop Front Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 25/Box

Smead 73214 1 3/4 Expansion Drop Front Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 25/Box

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Smead TUFF File Pockets Legal - 8 1/2" x 14" Sheet Size - 800 Sheet Capacity - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - 12.5 pt. Folder Thickness - Redrope - Redrope - 5.46 oz - Recycled - 10 / Box

Smead TUFF File Pockets Legal - 8 1/2" x 14" Sheet Size - 800 Sheet Capacity - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - 12.5 pt. Fold

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Smead Redrope File Pockets 3.5"Exp 50/BX Legal (74805)

Smead Redrope File Pockets 3.5"Exp 50/BX Legal (74805)

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1. Smead 73380 TUFF® Pocket File Pocket, Straight-Cut Tab, 3-1/2" Expansion, Letter, Redrope, 10/Box

Smead 73380 TUFF® Pocket File Pocket, Straight-Cut Tab, 3-1/2" Expansion, Letter, Redrope, 10/Box
100%

Our Score

These pockets are virtually indestructible. Heavyweight front and back panels with a hidden poly reinforcement strip to improve strength. Tear resistant gussets extend into front and back panels twice as far as standard pockets. Manila lined for easy labeling. Fold-down front for easy access to contents. This product was made using wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Pocket/Wallet Type: Files/Papers; Size: Letter; Overall Expansion: 3.5"; Color(s): Redrope.

Virtually indestructible file pocket has fully-lined gusset with tear-resistant Tyvek® and a special rollover reinforcement at the top that extends into the front and back panels twice as far as stand

2. Heavy-Duty Expanding File 21 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope

Heavy-Duty Expanding File 21 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope
98%

Our Score

Built to last with extra-thick, 80-pt. soil-resistant covers with rip-proof Tyvek reinforcement along the top and bottom of each gusset. Index features extra-large, 1/3-cut double-top tabs. Open Top. Pocket/Wallet Type: Files/Papers Size: Letter Colors: Redrope Color Family: Brown. Green : Paper contains 10% post-consumer recycled content, 10% total recycled content.

Product Type - Expandable Document Pockets & Wallets-Stadium File Pocket/wallet Type - Files/Papers Size - Letter Colors - Redrope Color Family - Brown Number Of File Pockets - 21 Tab Type - Top Tab Tab Cut - 1/3-Cut File Tab Position - Assorted Index - A-Z Number Of Accessory Pockets - 0 Materials - 80-pt Redrope Width - 12" Height - 10" Special Features - Open Top Assembly Code - N Prop 65 Indicator - N Green Indicator - Y EPACPGCompliant Code - N Rip-proof Tyvek® reinforcement at top and bottom of the gusset. Index with extra-large, 1/3 cut double top tabs.

3. Smead File Pockets Letter - 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet Size - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - Top Tab Location - 12.5 pt. Folder Thickness - Redrope - Redrope - 3.14 oz - Recycled - 50 / Box

Smead File Pockets Letter - 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet Size - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - Top Tab Location - 12.5 pt. Folder Thickness - Redrope - Redrope - 3.14 oz - Recycled - 50 / Box
96%

Our Score

Great for managing bulky records, these sturdy file pockets feature an accordion design to hold up to a 3-1/2" thick stack of letter-size documents. Durable, tear-resistant reinforcement at the top of the gussets makes the sides of these pockets virtually tearproof. Straight-cut tabs offer plenty of labeling room. Other features include 12-1/2 point redrope back with 11 point manila liner, rounded top corners, 6-1/2" high redrope gussets and double-thick, 9 point redrope front.

Product Type - Expandable Document Pockets & Wallets-Open Pocket Pocket/wallet Type - Files/Papers Size - Letter Overall Expansion - 3.5 Colors - Redrope Color Family - Brown Number Of File Pockets - 1 Tab Type - Top Tab Tab Cut - Straight Materials - Manila Width - 11.75 Height - 9.5 Disclaimer Statement - This product was made using wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Special Features - Straight Cut Tabs

4. Pendaflex Heavy-Duty Expanding File 12 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope

Pendaflex Heavy-Duty Expanding File 12 Sections, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Redrope
94%

Our Score

Built to last with extra-thick, 80-pt. soil-resistant covers with rip-proof Tyvek reinforcement along the top and bottom of each gusset. Index features extra-large, 1/3-cut double-top tabs. Open Top. Pocket/Wallet Type: Files/Papers Size: Letter Colors: Redrope Color Family: Brown. Green : Paper contains 10% post-consumer recycled content, 10% total recycled content.

Key Features and Benefits: Features 12 pockets with reinforced, pre-printed tabs for detailed filing. Open top design for easy access to contents. 1/3 straight cut tabs are aligned for easy viewing.

5. 3 1/2" Exp File Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 10/Bx -SMD73264

3 1/2" Exp File Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 10/Bx -SMD73264
90%

Our Score

Bottom and 6.5" high side gussets are fully lined with tear resistant material to deliver incredible durability needed for heavy, active files. Back of pocket lined with 11 pt. manila stock for added strength and easy identification of subject heading. Bottom and sides fully enclosed. Drop front style offers convenient access to contents. Straight-cut tabs. This product was made using wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Pocket/Wallet Type: Files/Papers; Size: Letter; Overall Expansion: 3.5"; Color(s): Redrope.

Brown

6. Globe-Weis R217DHD 1-31 Accordion Open File, 31 Pockets, 1/3 Tab, Letter, Brown

Globe-Weis R217DHD 1-31 Accordion Open File, 31 Pockets, 1/3 Tab, Letter, Brown
74%

Our Score

Built to last with extra-thick, 80-pt. soil-resistant covers with rip-proof Tyvek® reinforcement along the top and bottom of the gusset. Index features extra-large, 1/3-cut double-top tabs.

Brown Rip-proof Tyvek® reinforcement at top and bottom of the gusset. Index with extra-large, 1/3 cut double top tabs.

7. Tops Pendaflex 45302 Watershed 7 Expansion File Pocket Straight Letter Red 5/Box

Tops Pendaflex 45302 Watershed 7 Expansion File Pocket Straight Letter Red 5/Box
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Premium Reinforced File Pockets. Advanced cross bonded rib-proof gusset design. Reinforced at top bottom and corners to eliminate tearing and bursting. Laminated reinforced top. Red fiber material coated to resist water. Fully lined reinforced tear resistant gussets. Contains 10% recycled fiber with 10% post-consumer fiber. Full Lifetime Guarantee. Recycled Content: 10% recycled fiber with 10% post-consumer fiber. Letter size: 9-1/2" x 12-1/2". Expansion: 7". Quantity: 5 Per Box.

5 per pack 8.5 x 11 in.

8. Smead 73214 1 3/4 Expansion Drop Front Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 25/Box

Smead 73214 1 3/4 Expansion Drop Front Pocket, Straight Tab, Letter, Manila/Redrope, 25/Box
0%

Our Score

Manage bulky files with these sturdy file pockets. 6 1/2" high gussets are reinforced at top with rollover tear resistant material strip to make them virtually tear-proof. Back of pocket lined with 11 pt. Manila stock for added strength and easy identification of subject heading. Bottom and sides fully enclosed. This product was made using wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Straight Cut Tabs. Pocket/Wallet Type: Files/Papers; Size: Letter; Overall Expansion: 1.75"; Color(s): Redrope.

Smead expanding file pockets are extra durable, even when fully packed. Our tear resistant rollover reinforced sides make them virtually tear proof. These expanding file organizers have pocket sides that are reinforced with tear resistant material to last longer and hold more. Smead expanding file pockets feature double-thick, manila-lined fronts and backs for extra strength. Greener choice - contains a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content. SFI Fiber-Sourcing Certified.

9. Smead TUFF File Pockets Legal - 8 1/2" x 14" Sheet Size - 800 Sheet Capacity - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - 12.5 pt. Folder Thickness - Redrope - Redrope - 5.46 oz - Recycled - 10 / Box

Smead TUFF File Pockets Legal - 8 1/2" x 14" Sheet Size - 800 Sheet Capacity - 3 1/2" Expansion - Straight Tab Cut - 12.5 pt. Folder Thickness - Redrope - Redrope - 5.46 oz - Recycled - 10 / Box
0%

Our Score

Tuff Pockets are virtually indestructible yet they look like standard redrope files. They pass the toughest tests and last for years, even when loaded with large, heavy files, catalogs or notebooks. 6-1/2" high sides and bottoms are fully lined with tear-resistant material. Special rollover reinforcement at the top extends into the front and back panels twice as far as standard file pockets. Heavyweight, 7/8" front and back panels provide rigid support and have a hidden reinforcement strip at the point of greatest stress. Extra-wide, legal-size pockets accommodate standard-size, top-tab file folders and expand 3-1/2". More from the Manufacturer

Product Type - Expandable Document Pockets & Wallets-Open Pocket Pocket/wallet Type - Files/Papers Size - Legal Overall Expansion - 3.5" Colors - Redrope Color Family - Brown Number Of File Pockets - 1 Tab Type - Top Tab Tab Cut - Straight Number Of Accessory Pockets - 0 Materials - Manila Width - 14.75" Height - 9.5" Disclaimer Statement - This product was made using wood sourced from a certified managed forest.

10. Smead Redrope File Pockets 3.5"Exp 50/BX Legal (74805)

Smead Redrope File Pockets 3.5"Exp 50/BX Legal (74805)
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Manage bulky files with these sturdy file pockets. 6 1/2" high gussets are reinforced at top with rollover tear resistant material strip to make them virtually tear-proof. Back of pocket lined with 11 pt. Manila stock for added strength and easy identification of subject heading. Bottom and sides fully enclosed. This product was made using wood sourced from a certified managed forest. Straight Cut Tabs. Pocket/Wallet Type: Files/Papers; Size: Legal; Overall Expansion: 3.5"; Color(s): Redrope.

Sold as 50/Box. Brown and made of redrope. 3.5" Expansion. Gusset reinforced with tear resistant material provides extra strength at critical points. Holds legal-size documents. File pocket has straight-cut tabs that stand up for frequent use.


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