Envelope Encyclopaedia_16pp

Paper Quality
Envelope paper quality varies depending on the purpose of your mailing. If you are sending general office mailings you
should choose 80gsm to 100gsm envelopes. For more of a professional and lasting impression you should choose envelopes
of 100gsm+. For bulkier or heavier items you should choose envelopes made from120gsm+ paper.
Mailing Type GSM Ideal for
General Office 80 Invoices/Statements
General Office 90 Invoices/Statements
General Office 100 Letters/Mailings
Professional 120+ Contracts, Certificates, Sales
Heavy 120+ Bulkier Contents
Window
Envelopes
C
B
A
Portrait
Window
Window envelopes are best suited for bulk
mailings, invoices and statements where you
can save valuable time automatically printing
the address onto the document.
D
Landscape
Window
C
B
A
D
Measurements are always taken with the flap at the top
SIZE is measured by HEIGHT first and WIDTH second (A x B)
POSITION is measured by the distance in from the left-hand side (C)
and up from the base (D)
The Opaque
Choosing an envelope with an opaque, which is a
printed pattern on the inside of the envelope, ensures
the contents remain private.
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