I work better with binders than with folders. I initially got this because of the fun colors. I purchased a blue green and red one. Then I started using them. They open well I love the way the designed the spline so you can actually put in and take out a label for the spline. It seems like such a no brainer but know one has mad it that easy. The rubber and the durability will make these binders ones I will use for a long time and reuse!