When choosing the right envelope you need to consider the following points:

Envelopes are manufactured in two styles - banker and pocket


 

Banker/Wallet
Has the opening on the longer side.

Pocket
Has the opening flap on the shortest edge



Choosing the right envelope size

Sizes of envelopes work in partnership with international paper sizes.

C4

 

A4 unfolded

324 x 229mm

C5

 

A5 unfolded

A4 folded once

229 x 162mm

C6

 

A4 unfolded twice

A5 folded once

114 x 162mm

DL

 

A5 folded once

A4 folded twice

110 x 220mm

 

 

Choosing the right envelope closure

 

Gummed (moisten flap to seal)

Self Seal, Press Seal (Press to seal)

Peel & Seal Secureseal(Strong seal and long shelf life)

How to measure an envelope window

Windows positions are described as:
1 -  window height 
2 -  window width 
4 -  distance up from bottom edge 
5 -  distance from left edge

 

 

      e.g.:35x   

89,

    18 up

  19 left

             1

 2  

3    

4     

 

Window banker/Wallet

Window Pocket