Last month we featured our mailing bags and envelopes, but it
got us thinking that we could have gone into a lot more detail when it comes to
choosing the type of envelope that is right for your needs. When shipping you
can’t simply choose any type of envelope, you have to choose one that is the
best for your item. Despite what you may think, there is a huge variety when it
comes to envelopes, and we’re here today to go into the different types in more
detail.
Styles
Redi-Seal – You’ll
be able to present documents professionally and without fuss with this type of
envelope. These envelopes feature a self-seal, meaning you don’t need moisture
to close them. Simply close the flap and press.
Self-Seal – These
envelopes are easy to seal. All you have to do is pull off the tab and press
the envelope closed. Fast, convenient, and uses minimal waste.
Gummed – The flaps
on these envelopes are heavily gummed to ensure you get a secure seal. These
envelopes require moisture to be sealed.
Clasp – Metal clasps
on envelopes are easy to use and allow you to reuse your envelopes, making it a
great economic option.
Jumbo – These oversized
envelopes are perfect for mailing and transporting oversized documents. The
flaps are ungummed allowing the envelopes to be reused.
Expandable – Expandable
envelopes do just that, expand, so that you can more easily ship bulky items
such as books.
Flat – These envelopes
are great for use as stiff enclosures to prevent documents and photographs from
being bent while in transit.
Materials
Paper – Paper envelopes
are best for lightweight documents and products, typically in a personal or
business setting. Our paper envelopes are made from 100% recycled content.
These envelopes provide basic protection and are relatively inexpensive.
Ship-Lite – Ship-lite
envelopes are made of paper that is reinforced with mesh screen poly fibers,
making them six times stronger than standard paper envelopes. This type of
material is strong enough to handle documents, catalogs, magazines, and even
some books.
Nylon Reinforced – If
you’re shipping items that don’t require extra protection or padding, this
material is perfect. They are extremely lightweight and cheap compared to most
other mailers.
Kraft – Kraft corrugated
is tough and stiff, making this type of material ideal for items that need to
not be bent or damaged.
Cool Shield – Keep
perishable and temperature sensitive items at the correct temperature with this
type of material. It is designed to also be puncture and water resistant to
keep objects inside safe.
Tyvek – This material
is ten times stronger than typical paper envelopes. If you need something that
has extensive puncture, moisture, and tear protection, this is the type of
envelope you want.
Poly – Lightweight,
affordable, and resistant to tears and moisture, these are a great option for
shipping items.
Jiffy Rigi Bag – Perfect
for corner and edge protection. This material is stiff due to it being made
from Kraft laminated fiberboard. Mailer won’t bend, fold, or crease.
Padded – If you
need some extra protection, go for padded envelopes, which are made using
expandable fiber padding to protect items from damage.
