How To Choose Envelopes Your helpful guide to choosing the right envelope...
1. By size... Envelopes are available in a range of different sizes. The most popular choices are C4, C5, C6 or DL..
Metric (mm) 98 x 67 102 x 76
Imperial
36⁄7” x 22⁄3” 4” x 3”
Pocket Bankre Wallte
110 x 220 DL 41⁄3” x 82⁄3” 114 x 162 C6 41⁄2” x 63⁄8” 124 x 89 152 x 102 190 x 127 190 x 140 229 x 102
47⁄8” x 31⁄2” 6” x 4”
71⁄2” x 5”
71⁄2” x 51⁄2” 9” x 4”
229 x 162 C5 9” x 63⁄8” 235 x 121 240 x 165 241 x 178 254 x 178 270 x 216 292 x 241 305 x 127 305 x 250
105⁄8” x 81⁄2” 111⁄2” x 91⁄2” 12” x 5” 12” x 10”
C4 size 324mm x 229mm (123⁄4” x 9”) envelopes hold an A4 sheet unfolded
C5 size 229mm x 162mm (9” x 63⁄8”) envelopes hold an A4 sheet folded once or an A5 sheet unfolded
C6 size 114mm x 162mm (41⁄2” x 63⁄8”) envelopes hold an A4 sheet folded twice or an A5 sheet folded once
DL size 110mm x 220mm (41⁄3” x 82⁄3”) envelopes hold an A4 sheet folded twice or an A5 sheet folded once
318 x 267 121⁄2” x 101⁄2” 324 x 229 C4 123⁄4” x 9” 330 x 279 350 x 248 353 x 229 381 x 254 381 x 152
13” x 11”
133⁄4” x 93⁄4” 14” x 9” 15” x 10” 15” x 6”
394 x 318 151⁄2” x 121⁄2” 406 x 305
16” x 12”
444 x 368 171⁄2” x 141⁄2” 457 x 324 C3 18” x 123⁄4”
91⁄4” x 43⁄4” 91⁄2” x 61⁄2” 91⁄2” x 7” 10” x 7”
2. By quality of paper... Choosing the right quality envelopes that offer the very best in paper quality and finish, and will help your business deliver the right impression.
Professional Range... These are high quality envelopes that offer the very best in paper quality and finish, and will help your business deliver the right impression.
Environmental Range... For the more environmentally conscious, these products have environmental accreditation.
General Office Range... A more basic offering in terms of quality of paper.
3. By colour... A simple choice of white or manilla.
4. Window or Non-Window... A simple choice of window or non-window envelopes
Pricing in Proportion... Pricing in Proportion (PIP) is Royal Mail’s postage structure for the UK market. The criteria for pricing rather than weight alone is a combination of size and weight and volume. There are three categories of mail:
5. By Seal...
Gummed... Moisten adhesive flap and press to seal.
Self Seal... Simply fold flap against back of envelope and press to seal.
Peel and Seal... Remove strip to reveal adhesive and press against the back of the envelope to seal.
A. Letter... Max weight 100g
B. Large Letter... Max weight 750g
C. Packet... Max weight 1kg
Over 353mm 6. By Pack Size...
A wide choice of quantities.
Ranging from 10 to 1000 per box...
Guide to features... Over 25mm C
Max 240mm Max 5mm
Max 165mm Max 250mm A Max 25mm
Over 250mm Max 353mm
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Peel and Seal envelopes with POWER-TAC adhesive for an exceptionally strong seal. Look out for P.T in the product description.
Easy Open envelopes feature a built-in tear strip allowing the recipient to open the envelope quickly and easily without damaging contents or compromising security.
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