Envelopes & Bags
All envelope styles we provide often have specific uses. Please refer to the table below to view suggested uses and read more about the envelopes!
Select the envelope style
Step2Choose your envelope color. This stage is completely up to you and your tastes!
Chosse your envelope colour from here
Step3The size of your envelope is important as it may require follding of the enclosed documents. The most popular sizes are listed to the right and shows how many folds the documents would need to fit in the envelope! Un convential sizes can be purchased by using "other envelopes".
Select the size of your envelope from here
Step4Click the view items button to view all envelopes that fit your selection!
Done!
Purchasing an envelope may seem like a trivial task but infact there are thousands of different types to choose from here at Office Stationery. Make your way through our envelope finder to find the perfect envelope to make sure your post gets there , , and in !
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Envelope Types
There are many envelope types we have to offer here at Office Stationery. The following table provides information on the suggested uses for different envelope types.
| Board Backed | Photographs and Certificates | |
| Heavy duty paper in a range of sizes, the rigid board keeps important documents safe. These envelopes are available in white or Manilla (brown). The front of the envelope has a printed message "Please Do Not Bend". | ||
| Gusset | Heavy and Bulky items | |
| These envelopes are available in both white and Manilla (brown) and extend to fit bulky items. | ||
| Padded | Bubble-lined bags protecting bulky and heavy, Postal packs ideal for books. | |
| These envelopes are available in both white and Manilla (brown) and extend to fit buly items. | ||
| Polythene | Brochures, general mailings, ebay fulfilment. | |
| Polythene envelopes and bags are available in many sizes and configurations. The manufacturer claims these envelopes are lighter and stronger than conventional paper envelopes thus saving money on postage costs. Think about the post you receive in your office and home, many of the catalogue companies use these clear polythene envelopes or bags. | ||
| Recycled | General office mailings | |
| We offer 100%, over 50% and upto 50% recycled envelopes. Also some of non recycled envelopes also have an environmental benefit accreditation. Which has been recognised for it's low environmental impact. This could mean: Reduced emissions during manufacture, Limited energy consumption during manufacture, The use of recycled or virgin fibres from substainably managed forests. | ||
| Tyvek | For items that need to be highly secure | |
| We have a range of envelopes made in Tyvek material. This is a unique material with unsurpassable strength. These envelopes are water, burst, tear and puncture resistant which means products arrive in pristine condition. Tyvek is ultra light, only a third of the weight of equivalent paper products, which means lower postage costs. Survivor /Tyvek envelopes have a peel and seal closure which ensures the contents remain secure. | ||
| Wage | Envelopes for notes, coins and payslips | |
| Yes, we stock a range of wage envelopes in a number of styles to suit all configurations of cash wages presentation. | ||
| Prestige | Letterhead correspondence, prestigious mailings | |
Types of Seal
Gummed - Moisten adhesive flap and press to seal.
Press Seal - Simply fold against back of envelope and press to seal.
Peel & Seal - Remove strip to reveal adhesive and press against the back of the envelope to seal.
All envelopes are compatible with Litho and Inkjet Printers. Only non-press and non-window envelopes are compatible with Laser printers. the heat processing in Laser printing is nto suitable for Press Seal, latex gum or window film.
Envelope Styles
Many of our envelopes come in various styles, these are the main three:
Envelope Sizes & Conversion Table
The most popular sizes of envelope (C5, C4 and DL) are clearly indicated in the product tables by a tint.
| Metric (mm) | Imperial | |
| 98 x 67 | 36⁄7" x 22⁄3" | |
| 102 x 76 | 4"x3" | |
| 110 x 220 | DL | 41⁄3" x 82⁄3" |
| 114x162 | C6 | 41⁄2" x 82⁄3" |
| 124x89 | 41⁄2" x 63⁄8" | |
| 152x102 | 47⁄8" x 31⁄2" | |
| 190x127 | 71⁄2" x 2" | |
| 190x140 | 71⁄2" x 51⁄2" | |
| 229x102 | 9" x 4" | |
| 229x162 | C5 | 9" x 63⁄8" |
| 235x121 | 91⁄4" x 43⁄4" | |
| 240x165 | 91⁄2" x 61⁄2" | |
| 241x178 | 91⁄2" x 7" | |
| 254x178 | 10" x 7" | |
| 270x216 | 105⁄8" x 81⁄2" | |
| 292x241 | 111⁄2" x 91⁄2" | |
| 305x127 | 12" x 5" | |
| 305x250 | 12" x 10" | |
| 318x267 | 121⁄2" x 101⁄2" | |
| 324x229 | C4 | 123⁄4" x 9" |
| 330x279 | 13" x 11" | |
| 350x248 | 123⁄4" x 93⁄4" | |
| 353x229 | 14" x 9" | |
| 381x254 | 15" x 10" | |
| 381x152 | 15" x 6" | |
| 394x318 | 151⁄2" x 121⁄2" | |
| 406x305 | 16" x 12" | |
| 444x368 | 171⁄2" x 141⁄2" | |
| 457X324 | C3 | 18" x 123⁄4" |
Pricing in Proportion
Pricing in Proportion is Royals Mail's revised postage and pricing structure, for the UK market, changing the criteria for pricing from weight alone to a combination of size and weight and volume. There are three categories of mail:
