Sidetaitoksella

Sidetaitoksella is a term used in Finnish printing and bookbinding to refer to a side fold arrangement on a sheet or page. The name combines sidetaitos, meaning side fold, with the suffix -lla, indicating a state or condition. In practice, sidetaitoksella describes content that is folded along a line parallel to the side edge of the sheet, producing a panel that opens from the side rather than from the center.

The concept is most often encountered in brochures, maps, and multi-panel layouts where a tall, narrow opening is desirable. A sidetaitoksella design can maximize visible imagery and information in a compact format, while allowing the reader to access inner panels by unfolding outward from the side. It is sometimes used in packaging and promotional materials to create a distinctive, side-opening presentation.

Production considerations include precise scoring and alignment to ensure a clean fold along the side edge. Pre-creasing may be used, and designers must account for how the side fold interacts with trimming, gutters, and any subsequent binding. The approach can impose constraints on content placement and readability near the fold line.

History and usage patterns indicate that sidetaitoksella is primarily a descriptive term found in Finnish print specifications and design discussions. It is not a universally standardized term outside Finnish-speaking printing circles, but it serves as a practical label for this specific fold orientation.

See also: fold (printing), gatefold, brochure, binding.