Envelope Encyclopaedia_16pp

When it comes to deciding on the right envelope for your needs, it can
sometimes be a little overwhelming and confusing with all the different
terminologies and choices available.
The Envelope Encyclopedia has been created to help guide you through the
types of envelopes available, with an extensive explanation of the different
options to enhance your productivity and make sure your mail arrives in
pristine condition.
Envelopes Explained
Use our handy guide to cut through the envelope jargon.
EASYOPEN (PAGE 13)
This feature uses a built-in tear strip to
allow the envelopes to be opened
cleanly and easily without damaging
the contents or compromising security.
FLAP (PAGE 8)
The flap is the folded down part of the
envelope that is sealed after inserting
the contents.
OPAQUE (PAGE 9)
This is a printed pattern on the inside of
the envelope, which means the
contents of the document inside can’t
be read and remain confidential.
POCKET (PAGE 8)
A pocket envelope has the closure
flap along the shortest edge.
WALLET (PAGE 8)
A wallet envelope has the closure flap
along the longest edge.
POWER-TAC (PAGE 13)
Power-Tac peel and seal is an
exceptionally strong adhesive, supersticky
from the minute you peel back
the strip, ensuring your contents are
secure straight away.
SEAL (PAGE 12)
There are three main types of closure -
self seal (SS), peel and seal (P&S) and
gummed (G).
WEIGHT (PAGE 9)
Envelope paper quality ranges from
70gsm (lightweight) through to 130gsm
(heavyweight).
WINDOW (PAGE 9)
Envelopes with a clear window film so
the recipients address details can be
read from the internal document rather
than having to manually address it.
The Envelope Encyclopedia
3