One of my favourite products is the file jacket. Most people walk right by these products, often found right next to their cousins, the file folder. Have you ever jammed a piece of paper into a folder that is already overflowing? Then the folder’s tab slides into the hanging folder out of sight! File jackets can solve the problem. They expand up to two inches in width to keep materials from slipping out. The reinforced full-length tab extends a half-inch above the front, so your title is easily viewed.

We use file jackets in conjunction with Box Bottom Hanging File Folders. Again, cousins to regular hanging file folders. Using the cardboard strip provided, it expands the bottom of the hanging file folder by two inches. It keeps the hanging file folder intact and does not let it slide off the filing cabinet glides. You can also get folders that expand to 4 inches wide. These folders are handy if you need to keep several file jackets together or keep booklets organized.

Using the appropriate supplies for the volume of information you are storing will help maintain the systems’ structure. Ease of access is the key. If it is easy to find, it will be easy to use.

If you need some assistance organizing your file folders and cabinets, Out of Chaos would be happy to assist. We offer Office Organizing and Time Management Services and presentations and workshops for your workplace. Contact us for more information.