Smead 12440 File Folder Letter 2 Fastener 0.75 Expansion Lavender 11pt 10% Recycled

Letter-size folder with dual fasteners

The Smead 12440 is a top-tab letter folder built from 11-pt lavender stock with 10% post-consumer recycled content. Two 2-inch K-style fasteners in positions one and three create separate filing surfaces inside a single cover. The folder expands 0.75 inches to handle thicker project files. Reinforced 1/3-cut tabs in assorted positions add strength at the wear point.

Replaces single-fastener or non-expanding folders

This model upgrades basic folders that only offer one fastener or no expansion. The jump is worth it when a project grows beyond a single stack and you need two distinct sections without adding a second folder. It also suits teams that colour-code by department and want the durability of reinforced tabs. Buyers who need internal dividers or more than 0.75 inch of expansion should look elsewhere.

Ready to file straight from the box

No assembly is required; simply insert documents onto the prongs and press the fastener tabs closed. The most common issue is overloading one side so the prongs bend or the cover bows, which reduces the effective expansion. Keeping each fastener near its 2-inch capacity and storing the folders upright prevents misalignment of the assorted tab positions.