Manila folder
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A manila folder (sometimes referred to as manilla folder) is a file folder designed to contain documents, often within a filing cabinet. It is generally formed by folding a large sheet of stiff card in half. Though traditionally buff, sometimes other colors are used to differentiate categories of files.
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The paper was traditionally produced with manila fibers from abacá leaves, a.k.a. manila hemp.[1] This material was named after Manila, capital of the Philippines.
Before the end of the 20th century,[when?] papermakers replaced the abacá fibers with wood pulp,[2] which cost less to source and process.[3] Despite the change in production material, "the name and color remain."[3]