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# **plastic sleeve**

**Skip it****42/100 **

a small market ($66K/yr) — plastic sleeve doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$66K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+111.2%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**14**

was 11 a year ago

**Sellers**

**21**

**Price range**

**$4.79–$24.62**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**66**

 ×0.30

Competition

**48**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +111.2% year over year.

2K1KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Competition**

- Amazon Basics39% - KTRIO10% - Dunwell9% - Sooez9% - GOMRQING6% - Tamaki6% - Other (8 brands)22%

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 21 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▲rising

was 11 a year ago

**Sellers**

**21**

**Top 5 brand share**

**72%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Heavyweight Acid-Free Clear Plastic Sleeves Letter Size 8.5 x 11 Inch 100-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bKzmfxKXL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Heavyweight Acid-Free Clear Plastic Sleeves Letter Size 8.5 x 11 Inch 100-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8D1RHS)

Amazon Basics$7.234.8★35,52632%▼falling

2
![KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder 50 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zQFulnl4L.jpg) [**KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder 50 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X7WYKP9)

KTRIO$4.964.7★34,1758%▼falling

3
![Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Job Ticket Holders Document Protectors with Clear Plastic Film and Multicolored Fabric Edge 8.5 x 11 Pack of 25](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412wR+9jt1L.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Job Ticket Holders Document Protectors with Clear Plastic Film and Multicolored Fabric Edge 8.5 x 11 Pack of 25**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K928BX5)

Amazon Basics$13.584.7★5,0376%▲rising

4
![Clear Document Folder Copy Safe Project Pockets fits 8.5x11 Letter Size US Paper 10/30/50/100Pack L-Type Plastic Clear Paper Sleeves Protector Resume File Poly Jacket Folders Organizer in Transparent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FDqW4zeEL.jpg) [**Clear Document Folder Copy Safe Project Pockets fits 8.5x11 Letter Size US Paper 10/30/50/100Pack L-Type Plastic Clear Paper Sleeves Protector Resume File Poly Jacket Folders Organizer in Transparent**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6R9RRDC)

GOMRQING$7.284.6★3086%▲rising

5
![Tamaki 16 Pack Clear Plastic Folders Sleeves Plastic Sleeves for Documents Transparent Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders 8 Assorted Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eO79F1DOL.jpg) [**Tamaki 16 Pack Clear Plastic Folders Sleeves Plastic Sleeves for Documents Transparent Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders 8 Assorted Colors**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF4YN51P)

Tamaki$6.904.7★3066%▲rising

6
![Sheet Protectors 8.5 x11 Inch 100 Pack Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Top Loading Plastic Sleeves with Reinforced 3-Hole Punch for Binders Letter Size for Documents and Photos Office Supplies.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41szN7I4ozL.jpg) [**Sheet Protectors 8.5 x11 Inch 100 Pack Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Top Loading Plastic Sleeves with Reinforced 3-Hole Punch for Binders Letter Size for Documents and Photos Office Supplies.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D294F9GZ)

Golbsart$8.744.7★2,0855%▲rising

7
![Dunwell Clear Folders for Documents Plastic 8.5x11 File Sleeves for Document Protection Filing Storage Organization (6 Pack) Transparent Folders with Pockets Durable Letter Size Document Holder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413wuE3djAL.jpg) [**Dunwell Clear Folders for Documents Plastic 8.5x11 File Sleeves for Document Protection Filing Storage Organization (6 Pack) Transparent Folders with Pockets Durable Letter Size Document Holder**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08911CDQ1)

Dunwell$7.894.7★1,3135%▲rising

8
![Sooez 25 Pack Clear Document Folder Project Pockets Clear Plastic Folders Letter Size Plastic Document Folders Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders Copy 5 Assorted Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OJP2laVaL.jpg) [**Sooez 25 Pack Clear Document Folder Project Pockets Clear Plastic Folders Letter Size Plastic Document Folders Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders Copy 5 Assorted Colors**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T87W72Q)

Sooez$10.674.8★1,9294%—flat

9
![Dunwell Clear Plastic Folders for Documents (12 Pack Assorted Colors) - Letter Size Plastic File Folder Sleeves 8.5x11 - Durable & Tear-Resistant Poly Document Folder Jackets for School Office & Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HZcO-PI8L.jpg) [**Dunwell Clear Plastic Folders for Documents (12 Pack Assorted Colors) - Letter Size Plastic File Folder Sleeves 8.5x11 - Durable & Tear-Resistant Poly Document Folder Jackets for School Office & Home**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08913MF5N)

Dunwell$11.714.8★1,6974%—flat

10

![Aegero 65 Pack Clear Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Top Loading Paper Protector for Documents and Photos Letter Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n9XbYoyhL.jpg) [**Aegero 65 Pack Clear Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Top Loading Paper Protector for Documents and Photos Letter Size**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D62ZBV24)

Aegero$4.794.7★1,8974%—flat

11

![VOKOY 30 Pack No Holes Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Heavy Duty Clear View Page Sleeves Protectors Clear Paper Document Artwork Protectors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G9m4fU2FL.jpg) [**VOKOY 30 Pack No Holes Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Heavy Duty Clear View Page Sleeves Protectors Clear Paper Document Artwork Protectors**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7L95ZXB)

VOKOY$6.004.6★1863%▲rising

12

![HOUYEE 100 Pack Heavy Duty Clear Document Folders L-Type Folder Plastic Paper Sleeves Copy Safe Project Pockets Fit for 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Paper for Home Office and School Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EV-rhzVPL.jpg) [**HOUYEE 100 Pack Heavy Duty Clear Document Folders L-Type Folder Plastic Paper Sleeves Copy Safe Project Pockets Fit for 8.5 x 11 Letter Size Paper for Home Office and School Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C65ZN917)

HOUYEE$24.624.8★1523%—flat

13

![Sooez 10 Pack Plastic Envelopes File Folders Clear Folder for Document US Letter A4 Size Poly Envelopes with Label Pockets for School Home Work Office Organizer Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410Pb5ifSiL.jpg) [**Sooez 10 Pack Plastic Envelopes File Folders Clear Folder for Document US Letter A4 Size Poly Envelopes with Label Pockets for School Home Work Office Organizer Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BYLRKHZ)

Sooez$7.664.8★1,4433%▲rising

14

![SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors Teacher School Classroom Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R3bO7ZKuL.jpg) [**SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors Teacher School Classroom Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FM4PRY8)

SUNEE$19.054.8★3,1032%▼falling

15

![KTRIO Clear Document Folders Project Pockets for 8.5x11 Paper 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21QClmKtlyL.jpg) [**KTRIO Clear Document Folders Project Pockets for 8.5x11 Paper 12 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J48GXQ8)

KTRIO$7.584.7★4802%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Heavyweight Acid-Free Clear Plastic Sleeves Letter Size 8.5 x 11 Inch 100-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bKzmfxKXL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Heavyweight Acid-Free Clear Plastic Sleeves Letter Size 8.5 x 11 Inch 100-Pack** Amazon Basics**$7.23**4.8★35,526 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8D1RHS) [![KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder 50 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zQFulnl4L.jpg)**KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder 50 Pack** KTRIO**$4.96**4.7★34,175 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X7WYKP9) [![Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Job Ticket Holders Document Protectors with Clear Plastic Film and Multicolored Fabric Edge 8.5 x 11 Pack of 25](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412wR+9jt1L.jpg)**Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Job Ticket Holders Document Protectors with Clear Plastic Film and Multicolored Fabric Edge 8.5 x 11 Pack of 25** Amazon Basics**$13.58**4.7★5,037 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K928BX5) [![Clear Document Folder Copy Safe Project Pockets fits 8.5x11 Letter Size US Paper 10/30/50/100Pack L-Type Plastic Clear Paper Sleeves Protector Resume File Poly Jacket Folders Organizer in Transparent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FDqW4zeEL.jpg)**Clear Document Folder Copy Safe Project Pockets fits 8.5x11 Letter Size US Paper 10/30/50/100Pack L-Type Plastic Clear Paper Sleeves Protector Resume File Poly Jacket Folders Organizer in Transparent** GOMRQING**$7.28**4.6★308 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6R9RRDC) [![Tamaki 16 Pack Clear Plastic Folders Sleeves Plastic Sleeves for Documents Transparent Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders 8 Assorted Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eO79F1DOL.jpg)**Tamaki 16 Pack Clear Plastic Folders Sleeves Plastic Sleeves for Documents Transparent Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders 8 Assorted Colors** Tamaki**$6.90**4.7★306 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF4YN51P) [![Sheet Protectors 8.5 x11 Inch 100 Pack Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Top Loading Plastic Sleeves with Reinforced 3-Hole Punch for Binders Letter Size for Documents and Photos Office Supplies.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41szN7I4ozL.jpg)**Sheet Protectors 8.5 x11 Inch 100 Pack Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Top Loading Plastic Sleeves with Reinforced 3-Hole Punch for Binders Letter Size for Documents and Photos Office Supplies.** Golbsart**$8.74**4.7★2,085 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D294F9GZ) [![Dunwell Clear Folders for Documents Plastic 8.5x11 File Sleeves for Document Protection Filing Storage Organization (6 Pack) Transparent Folders with Pockets Durable Letter Size Document Holder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413wuE3djAL.jpg)**Dunwell Clear Folders for Documents Plastic 8.5x11 File Sleeves for Document Protection Filing Storage Organization (6 Pack) Transparent Folders with Pockets Durable Letter Size Document Holder** Dunwell**$7.89**4.7★1,313 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08911CDQ1) [![Sooez 25 Pack Clear Document Folder Project Pockets Clear Plastic Folders Letter Size Plastic Document Folders Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders Copy 5 Assorted Colors](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OJP2laVaL.jpg)**Sooez 25 Pack Clear Document Folder Project Pockets Clear Plastic Folders Letter Size Plastic Document Folders Paper Poly Jacket Sleeves Folders Copy 5 Assorted Colors** Sooez**$10.67**4.8★1,929 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T87W72Q)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Excellent product”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%

*“As described”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“they are affordable”*

**Document Organizing/Classification**8%

*“Great for Important Documents”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“easy to read”*

**Paper Quality**5%

*“Sturdy easy to put the paper inside”*

**Durability**4%

*“Durable Product”*

**Strength**3%

*“Strong and Clear”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Pocket size makes them very versatile”*

**Color**3%

*“Colors are great”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Thickness**20%

*“Could have been thicker”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Poor Quality Control”*

**Strength**9%

*“not very sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Too small”*

**Weight Heavy**7%

*“not even close to heavyweight”*

**Paper Quality**4%

*“It can be a little tricky to get paper in”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Hard to Open. Sometimes”*

**Thin**4%

*“Very thin”*

**Paper Compatibility**3%

*“These do NOT fit an 8.5x11 paper”*

**Weight Light**2%

*“NOT HEAVY DUTY”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall39% - Thin14% - Value For Money8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Strength4% - Quality-Overall4% - Material Quality4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Thickness2% - Weight Heavy2%