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Envelope Tips


Envelope options for your next print project.

There are 3 things to consider when ordering envelopes:
  • the orientation
  • the seam
  • and the flap

 

Common envelope sizes

#
Envelope size (inches)
8
3 5/8 X 6 1/2
8 1/2
3 3/4 X 6 3/4
9 Old
4 X 9
9 New
3 7/8 X 8 7/8
10
4 1/8 X 9 1/2
11
4 1/2 X 9 5/8
14
5 X 11 1/2
A-2
4 3/8 X 5 3/4
A-6
4 3/4 X 6 1/2
A-7
5 1/4 X 7 1/4

 

Orientation

 

   

Open Side (OS)
Envelope flap opens on the long dimension

Open End (OE) *
Envelope flap opens on the short dimension

 


Seam

   

Double Side Seam (DSS)
Seam on both sides of the envelope

Cross Back (CB)
Seams diagonally across the back of the envelope

   
   

Center Seam (CS)
Center Seam

Gussett *
Folds that allow the envelope to expand like and accordion for bulky objects


Flap

   
VFlap * Regular Flap
   
   
Square Flap * Wallet Flap *

* Please note additional hand insertion charges may apply when choosing non-machinable envelopes.

 

 

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