As a retiree the five colors make the file system easy to setup with like type documents gathered together. The five colors of folders (and using the same color hanging folder holders) makes it simpler to manage the year's documents. This makes TAX season less perplexing if documents are filed all year long.
I teach and I file and I store. . .these manila folders do it all. . .the extra heavy is worth a few extra pennies because they really are more durable than the other brands. . .They are super easy to label and they last. I've been able to maintain many documents in these folders for up to 5 years!! Impressive! Do your self a favor and go the heavy weight staples brand. They're just as good as a "name brand" and like I said they really last. They truly "take a 'licken and keep on ticken". . .an outstanding and practical product
These folders are durable and thus reusable. They protect your documents and make it easy to find the one you're looking for through the various colors. They're worth the money. Yes we've tried the "cheap ones" from various sources that bend and tear easily and they're not a good value for money compared to these. These last while the others must be replaced.