Envelopes Terms
Envelope Terms
BARONIAL: A style of envelope that has a large pointed seal flap. This style envelope is usually close to being square; however, the flap and paper used are the most distinguishing features. The most common present usage is for greeting cards or social stationary. The name Baronial is derived from "baron" which signifies a high social standing.
BUSINESS REPLY or RETURN ENVELOPE: These two envelopes can be any style or size. The distinct difference between them is - "who pays the postage?" A Business REPLY is referred to as the envelope that has a pre-printed First-Class Permit and return address on it and the original sender pays for its return. The Business RETURN has a pre-printed return address but the individual returning the envelope must apply postage. The most commonly used envelopes for either purpose are the commercial style 6 ¼, 6 ¾ or 9. Another frequently used-style is the remittance flap (Collection) style.
CATALOG: All envelopes with the "open end" flap are called catalog.
CATALOG, BOOKLET Open Side: A style of envelope that has the open side on the longer dimension. Large, open side envelopes for catalogs, annual reports, and brochures. This style is gaining popularity over the traditional catalog (open end) envelopes because it can be used with automatic inserting machines. Construction: Open side envelopes with two side seams
CENTER SEAM: Is the permanent seam that is located approximately in the center of the envelope running from the bottom fold and seam up through the envelope and terminates at the throat.
COMMERCIAL STYLE: These are the most common business style envelopes. They are "open side" of diagonal or side seam construction. Applies to a wide range of sizes from 6 ¼ through 14…both regulars and window envelopes.
COUNTED DOWN: A term applied to envelopes when their flaps are folded down against the back of the envelope. Most envelopes are packed in boxes in this fashion. It is opposed to flaps extended.
CUT OUT: The term applied to an envelope having a panel or panels cut out of the face or back or both and not having a covering over the panels.
DIAGONAL SEAM: A seam running diagonally from the bottom fold and corner upward toward the throat of the envelope.
FLAPS EXTENDED: This term is used to describe a condition of leaving the seal flaps in a vertical position (not folded down).
FLAPS FOLDED DOWN: A term supplied to envelopes when their flaps are folded down against the back of the envelope. Most envelopes are packed in boxes in this fashion. It is opposed to flaps extended.
LATEX SEAL: It is a self-sealing adhesive that requires NO moisture. Two gum surfaces are required to create a bond when they are brought together.
OPEN END: A style of envelope on which the opening is on the shorter side. All open end envelopes are called catalog or coin envelopes.
OPEN SIDE: A style of envelope on which the opening is on the longer side. All commercials are open side.
REGULAR: A style of Commercial, Official or Bankers Flap envelope, which does NOT have a window panel, cut in it.
REMITTANCE: A large style seal flap of approximately the same size and shape of the envelope itself.
SEAL GUM: There are two types: Both are used on the seal flaps of the envelopes. RE-MOISTENING type which requires moisture to achieve a seal. NON-RE-MOISTENING type which requires two surfaces of gum and no water to achieve a seal.
SEAM GUM: The adhesive that cannot be re-moistening for sealing. It is used as a permanent seal on envelope seams.
SIDE SEAM: Is an envelope seam that runs almost parallel to the side fold.
SIDE SEAM OVER: The term applied to the side seam when it folds UNDER the back flap.
SPOT-LITE: Any style envelope having a panel or panels cut out of its face and/or back which permits viewing a portion of the contents. These panels may or may not be covered. Spot-lites are sometimes known as windows, outlooks or cutouts.
SQUARE FLAP: A style of flap with straight edges and rectangular corners. These are used on A-Style envelopes and square envelopes.
WALLET FLAP: A large style seal flap of approximately the same size and shape of the envelope itself.
BARONIAL: A style of envelope that has a large pointed seal flap. This style envelope is usually close to being square; however, the flap and paper used are the most distinguishing features. The most common present usage is for greeting cards or social stationary. The name Baronial is derived from "baron" which signifies a high social standing.
BUSINESS REPLY or RETURN ENVELOPE: These two envelopes can be any style or size. The distinct difference between them is - "who pays the postage?" A Business REPLY is referred to as the envelope that has a pre-printed First-Class Permit and return address on it and the original sender pays for its return. The Business RETURN has a pre-printed return address but the individual returning the envelope must apply postage. The most commonly used envelopes for either purpose are the commercial style 6 ¼, 6 ¾ or 9. Another frequently used-style is the remittance flap (Collection) style.
CATALOG: All envelopes with the "open end" flap are called catalog.
CATALOG, BOOKLET Open Side: A style of envelope that has the open side on the longer dimension. Large, open side envelopes for catalogs, annual reports, and brochures. This style is gaining popularity over the traditional catalog (open end) envelopes because it can be used with automatic inserting machines. Construction: Open side envelopes with two side seams
CENTER SEAM: Is the permanent seam that is located approximately in the center of the envelope running from the bottom fold and seam up through the envelope and terminates at the throat.
COMMERCIAL STYLE: These are the most common business style envelopes. They are "open side" of diagonal or side seam construction. Applies to a wide range of sizes from 6 ¼ through 14…both regulars and window envelopes.
COUNTED DOWN: A term applied to envelopes when their flaps are folded down against the back of the envelope. Most envelopes are packed in boxes in this fashion. It is opposed to flaps extended.
CUT OUT: The term applied to an envelope having a panel or panels cut out of the face or back or both and not having a covering over the panels.
DIAGONAL SEAM: A seam running diagonally from the bottom fold and corner upward toward the throat of the envelope.
FLAPS EXTENDED: This term is used to describe a condition of leaving the seal flaps in a vertical position (not folded down).
FLAPS FOLDED DOWN: A term supplied to envelopes when their flaps are folded down against the back of the envelope. Most envelopes are packed in boxes in this fashion. It is opposed to flaps extended.
LATEX SEAL: It is a self-sealing adhesive that requires NO moisture. Two gum surfaces are required to create a bond when they are brought together.
OPEN END: A style of envelope on which the opening is on the shorter side. All open end envelopes are called catalog or coin envelopes.
OPEN SIDE: A style of envelope on which the opening is on the longer side. All commercials are open side.
REGULAR: A style of Commercial, Official or Bankers Flap envelope, which does NOT have a window panel, cut in it.
REMITTANCE: A large style seal flap of approximately the same size and shape of the envelope itself.
SEAL GUM: There are two types: Both are used on the seal flaps of the envelopes. RE-MOISTENING type which requires moisture to achieve a seal. NON-RE-MOISTENING type which requires two surfaces of gum and no water to achieve a seal.
SEAM GUM: The adhesive that cannot be re-moistening for sealing. It is used as a permanent seal on envelope seams.
SIDE SEAM: Is an envelope seam that runs almost parallel to the side fold.
SIDE SEAM OVER: The term applied to the side seam when it folds UNDER the back flap.
SPOT-LITE: Any style envelope having a panel or panels cut out of its face and/or back which permits viewing a portion of the contents. These panels may or may not be covered. Spot-lites are sometimes known as windows, outlooks or cutouts.
SQUARE FLAP: A style of flap with straight edges and rectangular corners. These are used on A-Style envelopes and square envelopes.
WALLET FLAP: A large style seal flap of approximately the same size and shape of the envelope itself.