Envelope Terms
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A-Style: Announcement style, open side envelope with double side seam construction and a square flap. Most often converted from text paper.
Bang-Tail Envelope: An open side, wallet flap, double side seam envelope that has a perforated “tail” of paper attached to the back flap for additional information or to be used as an order form.
Baronial: Baronial envelopes are used primarily for invitations and greetings. Matching panel and plain cards and folders are available. Baronial envelopes have diagonal seams and pointed flaps.
Booklet Envelope: The flap and opening are on the long side of the envelope (open end envelope).
Button & String: A closure most often used on catalog style envelopes consisting of a round, heavy tag stock button that is secured to the back of the envelope, and a heavy-duty string which is attached to the seal flap.
Catalog Envelope: The flap and opening are on the short end of the envelope (open side envelope). They usually have center seam construction and a wallet style flap. The 9 x 12 size is the most popular.
Clasp Envelope: Normally manufactured using an open end envelope with a gummed seal flap, a metal clasp is secured to the back side of the envelope and a small reinforced hole is punched in the flap for the clasp to slip through and be secured.
Coin Envelope: A small open end envelope usually with center seam construction used for small parts, jewelry, coins, etc.
Hitch-Hiker Envelope: A dual purpose envelope for use in both outbound and return response mailing.
Latex Seal: Self-adhesive seal that requires no moisture.
Peel & Seel: Most trusted brand of pressure-sensitive, self-adhesive envelopes using a release liner strip on the flap to protect the adhesive.
