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Blue zipper binder with expanding file and mesh pocket

FIVE STAR

FIVE STAR 1.5-Inch Zipper Binder with Expanding File, Blue

SKU CH-N1QA-3AGBN

A 1.5-inch zipper binder with a three-pocket expanding file holds up to 500 sheets total

  • Product typeBasic Binders
  • Holds up to 300 sheets on 3 round rings
  • Expanding file stores up to 200 sheets of paper
  • Combined binder and file capacity reaches 500 sheets
  • Mesh zipper pocket secures small items inside
  • Exterior zipper pocket gives quick access to supplies

Zipper binder for 300 sheets

The Five Star 1.5-Inch Zipper Binder holds up to 300 sheets on three round rings and includes a three-pocket expanding file for an additional 200 sheets. The combined capacity reaches 500 sheets of three-hole punched paper. It is suited for students who carry homework, notes and handouts in a single organiser.

Mesh pocket and exterior zip access

A mesh zipper pocket secures small items such as pens or flash drives inside the binder. An exterior zipper pocket gives quick access to frequently used supplies without opening the main compartment. The full-perimeter zipper keeps everything contained during transport between classes.

Expanding file adds 200-sheet sorting

The built-in expanding file divides documents across three pockets, reducing the need for a separate accordion folder. Buyers who need more than 500 sheets of total storage or who prefer lever-arch mechanisms will find the capacity and ring style limiting.

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Price $22.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 984 comparable items (median $16.49).

Specifications

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Product typeBasic Binders

Questions about this item

How do I load paper into the 3-ring mechanism and the expanding file without jamming the 1.5-inch rings?

Open the three round rings fully, align the 3-hole punched sheets, then close the rings until they click; for the expanding file, insert papers into each of the three pockets without exceeding the 200-sheet combined limit.

What parts of the Five Star 72202 binder will wear out first and need replacing?

The zipper teeth and slider on the main closure and mesh pocket see the most cycles; the expanding file's accordion folds can tear if overstuffed beyond 200 sheets, and the ring mechanism may loosen after repeated opening.

At what fill level does the 500-sheet total capacity make the zipper hard to close?

When the ring binder approaches 300 sheets and the expanding file nears 200 sheets simultaneously, the combined bulk strains the zipper track and prevents a full seal.

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