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PAPER, POST & PACKAGING HOW TO CHOOSE ENVELOPES

Useful envelope and mailing information

What size and style of envelope do you need ? DON’T FORGET!

Choose from a variety of sizes and formats, Envelopes come in two the size of the envelope affects the
standard postal costs with Royal Mail, further
popular sizes include: orientations: information can be found at
www.royalmail.com

Pocket letter
C4 size Flap on the
110 x 220mm C5 size Holds an A4 324 x229mm short edge
DL sheet folded max 240mm max 5mm
Holds an A4 sheet 229 x
size folded twice or an A5 once or an A5 Holds an A4
sheet folded once 162mm sheet unfolded sheet unfolded
Wallet max 165mm max weight 100g
Flap on the long edge
large letter
Other formats:
max 250mm
GUSSET max 25mm
BOARDBACK
max 353mm
If you need a max weight 750g
tear-proof and
PADDED & BUBBLE LINED
water-resistant small parcel
envelope check out
the Tyvek® range max 350mm
of envelopes.
max 160mm
For items you don’t wish Expandable envelopes, Ideal for posting
to bend, crease or fold ideal for sending bulky items fragile items max 450mm
max weight 2kg

What quality do Do you need a Choose the What type
you require? window? colour of seal?

Choose from 70gsm Window envelopes are useful Most envelopes come in
for bulk mailing, invoices and
(lightweight) to 130 TWO COLOURS;
statements where the recipients’ Gummed
gsm (heavyweight) address is automatically printed Moisten fl ap to seal
papers. on the document. The size and
position of the window is always

Heavyweight papers are stronger described with the flap upwards.
and, when coupled with a smooth
fi nish, help to deliver the right fi rst Self seal
Press for quick seal.
impression to the recipient. Short shelf life.
Heavyweight, smooth, high-white
If you’re looking for a recycled envelope
that doesn’t compromise on quality then envelope ranges include...
the Basildon Bond range is for you.
Peel & Seal
The 100% recycled paper is high-white, Remove strip to seal.
without the use of bleaching. The window Longer shelf life.
fi lm is biodegradable meaning even the
window versions can go in your paper Heavyweight, strong, manilla
recycling. envelopes with a subtle two-tone
fi nish are available from...
SIZE is measured HEIGHT first and WIDTH Peel & Seal

second (AxB). POSITION is measured by the Exceptionally strong & secure
distance in from the left hand side (C) and seal. Longer shelf life.
up from the base (D).
Choose the pack or box quantity of envelopes you require from:

178 Great discounts and hundreds of special offers All prices exclude VAT E&OE. POA - Price on Application

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