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Envelope Terms to Know
Not every envelope style is suitable for every application. That's why your sales rep is specially trained to ask the right questions to find the best envelope for your job. When discussing envelopes with your salesperson, keep the following terminology in mind:

Bang tail: A promotional envelope with a second flap, which is perforated and designed for use as an order form. The user tears off the flap, fills in information and inserts it into the envelope.

Baronial: A style of envelope that has a large pointed or wallet type seal flap. This style envelope is normally almost square in dimension, and the flap and paper used are the most distinguishing features. The most common use is for greeting cards or social stationery.

Commercial (diagonal seam): The most common business style envelopes, including #9, #10, #11, etc.

Corner card: The return address or other identification of the sender, usually in the upper-left corner of the envelope.

Gum for live stamp: When postage stamps are applied prior to filling an envelope, the moisture from the stamp can inadvertently moisten the envelope flap and cause the envelope to be sealed. Gum for live stamp process prevents this.

Inside tint (security screen): A dark tint printed on an envelope's inside for greater opacity and security.

Open End: A style of envelope in which the opening or seal flap is on the shorter side.

Open Side: A style of envelope in which the opening is on the longer side.

Thumb cut: An envelope without a flap, often used for job tickets or as negative preservers. A U-shaped cut at the open end permits easier access to contents.

Wallet flap: An envelope with a straight-edged flap that covers from half to all of the envelope area. The flap serves as an order form.

Envelopes: More than Meets the Eye
Determining the best envelope size and style for your job is more complicated than it appears on the surface. Although a #10 envelope seems like a natural for many applications, a smaller size envelope is a better choice if you are mailing small pieces of paper. Also, a larger envelope doesn't always cost more in the long run. If you can eliminate the need to fold documents by choosing a larger envelope, you can probably justify the higher cost of that envelope. Ask your sales rep to do a cost/benefit analysis to determine the best envelope for your application.

Yes, We Warehouse Envelopes
We have the capability to warehouse your envelopes and provide inventory management for you. If you are not taking advantage of this service, please talk to your sales rep.

Choosing the Best Window for Your Envelopes
If your current window envelopes aren't working for you, ask us how we can change them. Changing the window position doesn't necessarily mean converting to a custom envelope. Ask us for cost-effective redesign ideas.

Design Idea for Envelopes
When thinking about security concerns, don't overlook envelope design. Ask us about tamper-evident papers that reveal the word "VOID" once an envelope seal has been broken. These are ideal for applications where privacy and security must be guarded carefully.

Design Idea for Envelopes
Did you know that your firm can attract new customers by placing a simple advertising message on the back flap of envelopes? Perhaps you are opening a new branch or want to tout a new product. Your sales rep can offer design suggestions to help your company get noticed.

Design Ideas for Envelopes
The next time you place an envelope order, talk to your sales rep about design ideas that can enhance your company's image or provide an important advertising message. For example, a border on the front and back could advertise a one-day sale. For an elegant appearance, consider blind embossing your logo. Imprinted messages such as "open this and save money" might entice your customers to read a solicitation.

Let Us Design Your Envelopes
Envelopes are more than just something you tear open and throw in the trash. In fact, they can be effective marketing tools or costly nightmares. If you don’t know all of the current postal regulations, you could end up paying thousands of dollars in extra postage for envelopes that aren’t designed properly. Let us design your envelopes. We can also offer advice on the cost implications of new designs, including paper weights, colors and envelope sizes.

Are You Using the Right Envelopes?
Most people don't give much thought to envelopes, but some envelope education can save your company plenty of time and money. Do you have to fold mailed items for them to appear properly in window envelopes? Mail automation is improving, but it still has some restrictions. Unlike human hands, a machine that sorts a 6 x 9-inch envelope can’t sort a 9 x 11-inch envelope. Envelopes that don't meet postal regulations will cost more to mail. We can advise your company on the cost implications of new designs, including paper weights, colors and envelope sizes. We also can help you with equipment and material problems and ensure you're getting the right envelopes for your company's needs.