I've tried using manila folders without the Pendaflex frame and hanging file folders but it's frustrating and a time waster because the labels are at different heights and get lost. So hanging folders are a must and often it helps to use the colored folders so you can organize by topic. But often the colors aren't needed and it's more economical to use the default army green. My newest discovery involves the plastic tabs enclosed with the folders. They are a nuisance and hard to use. But Post-It has a great solution: writeable adhesive tabs in a selection of colors. With both items in hand you'll love filing like never before.
I like the folders a lot they fit nicely in my portable file storage bin. They are also nice because you can switch around and customize where the tag goes on the folder quick makes it very convenient for alphabetical storage and organizing.
These are a good buy for the price and are reinforced for long wear. use these to file tax returns they make files easy to locate by color in between the old green hanging files.Will eventualy change to all colored hanging files and use the old green hanging files for storage of files.