Sidetaitoksia

Sidetaitoksia are folds created along the side edge of a material, yielding a crease parallel to the edge. The term is used in Finnish to describe a specific folding operation in contexts such as printing, packaging, bookbinding, textiles, and crafts.

Etymologically, taitos means fold, and sid- denotes the side, so sidetaitokset literally means side folds. The term is technical and relatively specialized, appearing in glossaries and instruction manuals for materials handling and fabrication.

In printing and packaging, sidetaitokset can form side panels or flaps that enable opening, closing, or securing the contents, as well as reinforcing edges. In textiles and fashion, sidetaitoksia can refer to side folds or pleats that shape a garment around the torso or provide structure and drape. In crafts and origami-inspired work, they are used to build three-dimensional forms by introducing controlled creases along the sides of sheets.

Technique and practice typically involve precise measurement and scoring or pressing along the side to create crisp, durable folds. Tools such as rulers, bone folders, or scoring blades are used to ensure alignment and clean lines. Proper execution helps maintain symmetry, material integrity, and the intended final appearance of the folded piece.

Sidetaitokset represent a cross-disciplinary folding concept, bridging requirements of precision in technical production with considerations of form and texture in artistic applications.