The fans are folding fans, so the close as well as open. Plus can be used to fan. Fan measures approximately 13 inches in height by 24.5 inches in length by 0.75 inch in width open and 13 inches in height by 1.5 inches in length by 0.75 inch in width closed, folded. Fans are made of Bamboo Ribs and a Satin Fabric material for the fan.