Deciding on a specific envelope that will represent you and your business can be a little overwhelming. You want to ensure that you choose something that speaks to your company values and is eye-catching for customers. But there are so many options that it can be hard to determine precisely where to start. There are some things you can do to make the process a little easier, though.
The first thing to decide is what size of envelope you are looking for. Envelopes are often associated with a # which corresponds to a particular set of dimensions. This can be tricky, but many websites provide this information to make the process a bit more straightforward. In a lot of cases, business envelopes will be a #10, but this depends on your need so be sure to consider that before ordering envelopes.
Another question you need to ask yourself is whether you require a windowed envelope. Envelopes can come with and without them and with a large number of placement options. For instance, you can have the window located on the bottom left only, the bottom and top left, or the right side. You can also, of course, go without the window in the first place if that’s not something you require.
Next, you will want to consider the type of seam you prefer. The primary models to choose from are the contemporary, or side seam; the traditional seam; and the diagonal or V-flap seam. The contemporary has the seams along the side, while the traditional has seams that go from the bottom left and right to the top middle. The V-flap has a top flap in the shape of a V, and the seam is similar to the traditional style.
Finally, decide what extra features matter most to you. Some of the standard options that businesses go for are self-adhesive envelopes, security tinted envelopes, embossed envelopes, recycled envelopes, and colored envelopes. There are also two-way envelopes, tax form envelopes, and envelopes for health care claim forms.
