Envelopes Come In A Range Of Shapes Sizes And Colours

The majority of business will need to source stationary products from time and time. These stationary products will include a supply of envelopes. Even if the business operates mainly online and uses email to communicate there may still be occasions when envelopes are required.

Envelopes can be purchased in a range of shapes, sizes and colours. It is possible to purchase square envelopes and rectangular envelopes. Envelopes also come in different thicknesses and are produced from a variety of papers. With the rise in recycling and eco-friendly products there are now a huge number of envelopes produced from pulp manufactured from sustainable sources.

The way that envelopes are sealed can be via the traditional gum strip which has to be moistened to seal the envelope or by self-adhesive gum which is exposed when the strip of paper covering the gum is removed. Usually envelopes are sealed by a diamond shape flap or via a straight flap. Most square envelopes designed for cards are sealed with the diamond flap.

The usual choice for businesses is brown or white envelopes with either a clear pocket so that the enclosed letter can be inserted to show the recipients address or with no pocket so the address can be handwritten on the envelope or stuck on with a pre-printed label.

As well as paper envelopes, padded envelopes are available for sending fragile items. Padded envelopes have internal padding manufactured from bubble wrap or shredded paper which serves to protect the items enclosed. It is also possible to purchase envelopes with cardboard backing designed for posting certificates and similar important documents that must not be bent or damaged in transit. These styles of envelopes can be found in different sizes to fit the product being mailed.

As well as plain envelopes pre-printed envelopes can also be purchased for employees wage payments.

For businesses that sell occasion and greeting cards providing customers with the right type of envelope to fit the card purchased is an essential selling point. Customers can chose from envelopes in plain coloured styles, metallic styles in different colours ranging from bright colours to muted soft colours and even pearlescent styles in different colours. The envelopes can also be purchased with patterns ingrained into the paper.

Craft companies will benefit from the vast selection of envelopes on the market. There are numerous websites specialising in envelopes for greeting cards and invitations. Envelopes can be decorated with stencils, sequins, glitter, stick on decals and other items.

Companies who offer wedding services are likely to offer wedding stationary including wedding invitations and thank you cards. These cards will require envelopes of a good quality in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit the cards enclosed. Most wedding envelopes are supplied as square envelopes and come in either white or ivory, they can also be purchased as embossed envelopes with glossy patterns in the paper.

The most common sizes of square envelopes are 100mm, 130mm or 155mm. Rectangular envelopes come in sizes from the standard 110mm x 220mm envelope through to large sizes 324mm x229mm. Of course in addition to these standard sizes it is possible to purchase envelopes in many other sizes and styles. Envelopes are available in extremely small sizes to fit the numerous petite cards on the market. They are also available in extremely large sizes which will accommodate the oversized cards that are sold especially for special occasions such as Valentines Day and Christmas Day.

For those wanting large quantities of envelopes in one standard size there are a number of suppliers on the internet who can supply budget quality items delivered direct to the door. Suppliers will also provide a selection of different sizes and styles dependent on the businesses requirements.