If you’re looking for a new brand of envelope for your new business venture and the standard envelope just will not do, we know just the product for you. You could be planning to send important documents; maybe you’re a photography business sending photographs and prints, alternatively you could be responsible for sending documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and deed poll certificates, or maybe even driving licences and passports. Whatever it is your company are responsible for sending, you cannot send it safer than with a DuPont Tyvek envelope. Only envelopes made of DuPont Tyvek can offer the unique combination of a lightweight envelope with surprising strength and versatility and not to mention excellent print quality which is needed when sending out large quantities of post – nobody likes to sit there and hand write them all now do they? We can without any hesitation recommend DuPont Tyvek gusset envelopes for all your significant post protecting important documents while enhancing your company’s image.

Take our DuPont Tyvek C4 Gusseted Envelopes featured to your right for example. These extra strong white envelopes are available in packs of 20 or 100 and at Office 365 come with an added 25% off! These particular envelopes feature;

• Extra capacity, ideal for mailing really bulky and awkward shaped mail
• C4, 324 x 229mm
• Gusset 38mm
• Packed 20
• Now Just £28.19! (Buy 2 packs to qualify for free delivery!)

Our Tyvek suppliers were founded in 1802 and operate in more than 70 countries! DuPont™ Tyvek® is famous for its lightweight and durable qualities and has introduced new dimensions of protection, security and safety in a wide variety of industries. Our Tyvek envelopes boast qualities such as;

• Lighter than paper envelopes yet considerably stronger
• Water and moisture resistant making it just as protective in hurricane weather as it is from a coffee spill
• Rip, tear and puncture resistant allowing Tyvek® envelopes to stand up to the rough handling that occurs during mailing, shipping and delivery.
• 100% Recyclable – DuPont manages a nationwide recycling program that collects used Tyvek® envelopes which are then recycled into other useful materials.
• The exceptional whiteness of Tyvek® enhances graphic images and supports your company’s corporate image.

It’s special offer week on this fantastic build up to the Easter holidays! With everyone buzzing and extremely excited to enjoy all the extra time off due to the bank holidays, Royal weddings, Good Friday and May Day; we seem to have caught that holiday feeling here at Office 365 and have been bringing you some ridiculous offers this week. On Monday we brought you the cheapest prices in the UK for Sharpie permanent markers – perfect for wring up your Easter egg hunt clues for the kids and today we’re bringing you THE CHEAPEST DL white envelopes in the UK, great for sending out all your Easter promotions or Easter egg thank you letters.

These 5 Star White DL Office Envelopes are literally not available cheaper anywhere else in the UK! But what’s more, if you’d like to order them in bulk, you’ll get even more knocked off the price! All you have to do is add them to your basket and select, ‘get a quote’, or simply call one of the team on 0870 766 1624. These cheap DL envelopes feature;

• Medium weight 90gsm Envelopes
• Suitable for all kinds of general correspondence and mailings
• White with blue opaque interior for security
• Press Seal
• Wallet style
• Size: DL 110 x 220mm
• Boxed 500
• 84% Off – Now just £7.50!
• Buy x6 and get free delivery!

5 Star came in at 1^st place for our Best Supplier For Price category, and is it any wonder with prices like these! They are a brand who is committed to serving their customers every need in terms of affordability, innovation and quality. The 5 Star range is now firmly established as one of the best-known office products brands in the UK; with 15 years experience behind them, they can now easily be credited with the title of expert in their field. With confidence in their products quality, 5 Star offer a 12 month no quibble quality guarantee on all their products, leaving the customer wondering, ‘why use any other brand?’

The Green Bit

Each 5 Star product now has attractively designed packaging for clearer product display and product information, plus they also have a fantastic choice of ‘Green’ options for those who are economically aware.

Being assigned the task of buying in the offices envelopes is not a nice chore when you don’t fully understand the sizes. The consequences of making a mistake can be catastrophic as a business relies heavily on its outbound mail for both invoices and sales purposes. So if that’s you, then good luck, or if you a spare moment, read on. This post will give you a simple explanation as to the different envelope formats available, their measurements and which paper fits inside them unfolded. Once you fully understand paper formats, it does make comprehending envelope formats a lot easier as they go hand in hand.

• C4 Envelopes – In basic, C4 envelopes are made to complement A4 paper, as a sheet of A4 paper will fit perfectly UNFOLDED inside a C4 format envelope. These are particularly useful for when the contents of the envelope must not be folded and must remain pristine. Dimensions – 324mm x 229mm (12¾” x 9″).
• C5 Envelopes – These are intended to be used with A5 paper UNFOLDED or alternatively with A4 format paper FOLDED ONCE. These too are a very popular envelope style and commonly contain leaflets and small brochures. Dimensions – 229mm x 162mm (9″x 6⅜”).
• C6 Envelopes – These are designed to work with A6 format paper (see the pattern here?) UNFOLDED, or alternatively with A5 format paper FOLDED ONCE, or A4 format paper FOLDED TWISE. These have many uses however most commonly are used to issue wages and payslips. Dimensions – 114mm x 162mm (4½” x 6⅜”).
• DL Envelopes – The most popular business envelope is the DL format envelope. This takes a sheet of A4 format paper folded TWISE into thirds or A5 paper FOLDED ONCE. There’s an art to folding paper for use in DL envelopes, carefully bend the letter without actually folding it into an ‘S’ shape, adjusting it until the three sections look the same size. To be extra cautious, check it against the envelope to make sure it will fit. Once you have found your three equal parts press down to a permanent fold and you’re done. Dimensions – 110mm x 220mm (4⅓” x 8⅔”).

Now that you’ve found the right format envelope you will now have a choice of seal and style. Wallet and banker variety envelopes will have the opening along the long edge and are probably the most popular envelope type. Alternatively, pocket envelopes have an opening along the short edge, these too are a relatively popular choice. Other choices include gusset which expand to hold their contents, or padded and protective envelopes which are reinforced by means of board, foam or bubble wrap.

When it comes to the seal, you have three choices. The oldest is of course gummed where the flap must be moistened in order for the adhesive to work. These are great if you don’t mind the taste, or have a wet sponge to hand, as they are the cheapest option. Alternatively, we have press and seal envelopes which simply require you to apply the two glued flapped together. Finally, peel and seal envelopes have a glued strip protected by plastic, simply fill the envelope, then peel back the plastic strip and close.

Roll up, roll up for the largest range of quality envelopes available at these prices anywhere on the net! We have a selection that includes every kind, with all types of seal, all types of closures, all colours, materials, sizes windows and all! But our most unique and price feature is that we offer them to you with a price match policy! So if you know the envelope you’re looking for, go compare! We’re so sure you won’t find them cheaper anywhere else that if you do, we’ll match it. Why not stock up your store cupboard and order for the year ahead? When ordering in bulk from us, we can give you a quote knocking yet more money off your order! For so many reasons, Office 365 are fast becoming the favoured online supplier of stationery and office products in the UK.

Our range includes 15 x 10 envelopes, 16 x 12 envelopes, C4 envelopes, C5 Envelopes, DL envelopes, internal mail envelopes, machine envelopes, mailing envelopes, media envelopes, padded envelopes, protective envelopes and more!

When choosing however, make sure you consider your needs; decide where the opening needs to be along the long edge or the short? Wallet and banker envelopes have the opening flap placed on the long edge of the envelope, where as the pocket envelope has it’s opening along the short edge.

Which kind of seal are you looking for; Gummed, Press & Seal or Peel & Seal? The gummed envelope is the oldest of its kind (after the wax seal of course), and require you to moisten the seal to activate the adhesive. This form of closure is still commonly used today, however when using vast amounts of envelopes daily, like in an office for example, a more user friendly closure may be required. Press and seal envelopes are very popular for business and home use and just require that both glued flaps are pressed together. This is a far friendlier option which does not involve any ‘licking’ or wet sponges. Peel and seal envelopes are equally friendly and simply require that the strip covering the adhesive be peeled away and then the now exposed glued flap be pressed closed.

When it comes to size, this is fairly simple once you know the facts. A C4 envelope holds a sheet of A4 paper unfolded and is perfect for when you do not want to fold the contents. The C5 envelope holds a piece of A4 paper folded in half once or a piece on A5 paper unfolded. A C6 envelope holds a piece of A4 paper folded into quarters, an A5 piece of paper folded in half once or a piece of unfolded A6 paper. The DL envelope is commonly used in business and requires an A4 piece of paper to be folded into thirds or an A5 piece of paper folded once.

If you’d like any help selecting an envelope, just call one of our team on 0870 766 1624.

It’s time to send out the invoices! After another expensive Christmas and one that because of the times probably went on ‘the card’, we can all expect to start receiving the bills about now. Whatever your business, the end of January will involve sending out a lot of post, whether to pay bills, or send invoices, or even an advertising campaign to bring in new custom or advertise end of season sales. Whatever your reasons, you’ll need to stock up on your envelope supplies. With this in mind we’ve looking into which would be the best option for you, for quality, bulk orders and ultimately price. The white C4 envelopes, particularly white C4 envelopes with windows are the most popular choice by businesses as it means there is no need to fold the contents. Our Basildon Bond range ticks all the boxes for price and quality, plus with fantastic environmental credentials, they seem like the obvious choice. We recommend two options here; the first are our C4 Basildon Bond white pocket peel and seal envelopes in packs of 250. These are made using more than 50% recycled materials and are watermarked. With a fantastic 36% off, they are just £30.28, meaning that if you buy just two packs, you’ll get free delivery!

Alternatively, take a look at our C4 Basildon Bond Recycled pocket peel and seal envelopes in packs of 50. These 100% recycled paper business envelopes mean there is no need to sacrifice a quality appearance for the sake of a green alternative. This Basildon Bond range of stationery uses 100% recycled paper and yet delivers the quality you would expect from them.

• Basildon Bond White Pocket Envelopes
• 100% recycled
• Biodegradable window film
• Small packs, ideal for the small or home office
• Peel and Seal
• Size: C4, 324 x 229mm
• 100gsm
• Colour: White
• Packed 50
• 25% off!
• Just £7.45!

With two fantastic choices here, both of which offer fantastic savings, bulk offers (phone for quotes or click ‘get a quote’), savings on delivery, swift delivery and exceptional quality, we’ll leave the rest up to you!

The Green Bit

All the paper used in some of their ranges are from UK paper mills, from 100% recovered material. The white envelopes all use a 100gsm paper that is exceptionally smooth and white, and the manilla use 90gsm paper. In addition, the window film, while perfectly clear, is 100% biodegradable, made remarkably from corn not petrochemicals. This also means that even the window envelopes in the range can be included in any paper recycling.

All their white envelopes feature a subtle green opaque with the recycled symbol.

8 Days left until the near year and your business must have all kinds of plans! A new year brings with it many opportunities for your company to grow, expand and follow new avenues and as we all know, business begins with the customer. When a new year begins businesses across the globe take the opportunity to send their customers information which will hopefully bring further revenue. Whether this is January sales and offers, vouchers, new year promises, news letter for the previous year and agendas for the coming year, or even a nice big invoice; it’s all advertising and we could all do with marketing our company’s a little more thoroughly right? Well now’s the time to get our thinking caps on and generate new ways of grabbing the attention of our customers. Sending a letter is often the first impression your business will get to make, so make sure it is a good one! Choosing a quality envelope is a good start and as its business post; make sure it has a window.

C4 envelopes with windows can hold a full sheet of A4 paper unfolded. So this means that whether you send a nicely designed letter or a brochure, it doesn’t have to be folded! Our finest C4 envelope is the Plus Fabric C4 Envelope With Window featured. These prestige white envelopes provide the finest quality because presentation really matters! Send documents with confidence in these high quality white envelopes, which provide a combination of good looks and the strength which is so important.

• Easy Open envelopes, available in C4 and C5
• Available in small box quantities
• C4 (324 x 229mm)
• Window: 90 x 45mm, 60mm in from left, 15mm up
• Peel and Seal
• Boxed 250
• Specially designed for mailing of computer generated invoices/statements – vertical window
• Easy Open device allows a clean opening tear to the envelope, but does not compromise the strength of the product
• 120gsm
• Plus Fabric Prestige envelopes are made from paper awarded the EU Eco-label – which are better for the environment.
• Free Delivery
• £26.19 off!! Just £43.27!
  

The Green Bit

The EU Eco-label (also known as the EU Eco-Flower) is an independent accreditation that considers environmental factors that other labels do not, addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

Products displaying the EU Eco-label use less energy, consume fewer natural resources (e.g. water and raw materials), have lower impact on air quality and ultimately contribute to ozone layer protection and environmental safety.

Unlike other labels, the EU Eco-Label covers the following criteria under environmental label accreditation schemes; Scope, recycled fibre use, wood raw material, chemicals, energy use, emissions, waste management and recyclability.

Addressing envelopes isn’t always as simple as it may seem, especially if you’re looking for a professional and respectable finish. There seems to be an unspoken art to it which many people are unaware of, however after much research we are able to give you the tool to address your envelopes correctly here.

What You’ll Need

• Envelopes (Most commonly DL Envelopes and C4 Envelopes)
• Postage Stamps
• Pen
• Address book

The first thing to remember when addressing an envelope is to print the return address as neatly as possible in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. This is not something you see all that often, however it is part of addressing etiquette and does look very sophisticated. You can use this method for personal letter writing and for your business post too.

When writing out the return address begin by printing the senders name or the company name. This should be the first line of the address. Next add the sender’s street or road name (including Ct, Ln, St, Rd, Terr, Ave, Way, Dr, Cl, as well as the number of the house, office, floor or business premises) or post office (P.O.) box number on the second line. Make sure to include specifics for mail distribution within a large company.

Next print the county, district or city name below the above making up the 3rd line of the address. Finally on a separate line, print the postal code using capital letters and break spacing between the two half’s of the postal code. It may even be necessary to add the country on the 5th line, should your letter be intended for a country different to your own.

Next, print the mailing address (destination address) in the middle of the envelope or package, making sure that each element of the address is in the same order as your return address as explained above. Finally, apply the correct postage stamp to the upper right-hand corner of the envelope, the same side as the destination and return address.

Tips & Warnings

Make sure when printing the address onto the envelope that you are doing so before the contents of the envelope has been added. This way you will be writing on a flat surface, producing the best possible results and you do not run the risk of marking or damaging letters, documents and photos within.

To correctly address a letter intended for a member of the military; make sure to use the recipient’s grade and their full name (including middle initial or middle name) on the first line. Write the PCS number, unit number or ship name on the second line and on the third line, military addresses use an APO (Army Post Office) or FPO (Fleet Post Office), then a regional designation such as AE (Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of Canada), AP (the Pacific) or AA (the Americas and parts of Canada). On the last line, add the postal or zip code.

Never address an envelope with a pencil. Always use a pen as printing using bold ink will stand out more and withstand handling and weather conditions – try to use waterproof ink!

Where possible, avoid taping down your postage stamp as postal processing equipment cannot read ultra-violet ink from a covered stamp so may return your letter to you.

If your business has a large and constant flow of internal and external mail, then it is always a good idea to have a billing system set up on your computer. This will eliminate the need for hand-addressing envelopes (which is very time consuming and costly) as you will gain the option of using window envelopes. You must remember that a business letter is a direct representation of your company and your personal professionalism. Your letter is often the first impression your business makes when received by customers or clients, so make sure it is a good one. You must also remember to fold your business letter correctly for each individual envelope size as this will express attention to detail.

C4 envelopes are often referred to as A4 envelopes because they are designed to hold an A4 sheet unfolded. However paper sizes and envelope sizes are actually two different standards; A4 paper (210mm x 297mm) is 19mm narrower and 27mm shorter than the C4 envelope which measures 324mm x 229mm.

C4 envelope windows are available in two different placement variations (one of which is featured to your right). Take a look at the table below for exact placements of windows in all envelope sizes for your reference.

Did you know?

A man named A.F. Callahan of Chicago, Illinois, filed a patent for the “window envelope” on June 10, 1902. He described his invention as an envelope which would have holes for viewing the paper inside. He suggested that the holes could be covered “with a section of transparent material–as, for example, very thin rice paper.” So, the first windows were a lightly waxed rice paper. The windows where later made from glassine, a shiny almost transparent paper. Nowadays, our windowed envelopes use clear plastic to cover the holes. He believed his invention would save labour and time, as addresses would not need to be printed or typed onto the envelopes. He also realised that it would now be possible to have multicoloured envelopes and the text would be visible no matter what, through the window. Today, we print envelopes in all kinds of striking colours and take advantage of the address window by using the envelope space for attention grabbing messages for advertising.

As boring as envelope sizes may seem as a topic, many people have un answered questions relating to this. We’ve explained envelope sizes to you on a number of occasions and have even given you some examples of uses for these different sizes, however we’ve not explained where they get there individual names from. Most envelopes fall into the C series, which is defined by ISO 216 and are given names such as C4 (one of the more popular sizes), C5, C6 and so on (sizes range from C0 to C10).

However one of the most widely used business envelopes is the DL envelope who’s format does not fall under the C series sizes, this is because it has a different aspect ratio. To understand further about where DL envelopes originated from and what exactly DL stands for we have done a little research into the subject. The DL envelope came from Germany back in the 1920′s and was then known as DIN Lang. However we now understand the abbreviation to stand for ‘Dimension Lengthwise’. The size is included and defined in the ISO standards for envelope sizes, as the standard would have been negligent in excluding the most commonly used business envelope size.

Interestingly, automatic enveloping machine manufacturers have complained that the DL size is slightly too small for reliable enveloping. The C6/5 envelope was later introduced measuring 114 x 229 mm, however the original DL size remains the most commonly used. It is considered the most professional way to mail a business document. An A4 sheet of paper must be folded into 3 equal sections parallel to its shortest sides, so that it can fit into this sized envelope. Its dimensions are 110 x 220 mm (4⅓” x 8⅔”). For further information into envelope sizes, take a look at PaperSizes.org.

To perfectly enclose your A4 paper or document, the ideal envelope size is C4. This size is one of the most common and can hold a full sheet of A4 without having to fold it, which is perfect for when you need to post an important document or photograph without leaving fold marks. The dimensions are 324mm x 229mm (12¾” x 9″). C4 envelopes are sometimes incorrectly referred to as A4 envelopes as they are designed to hold an A4 sheet unfolded. However paper sizes and envelope sizes are actually two different standards; A4 paper (210mm x 297mm) is 19mm narrower and 27mm shorter than the C4 envelope.

There are many varieties of C4 envelopes to choose from such as manilla or white, pocket or wallet format, window or no window and various different closures such as peel & seal, press & seal and gummed. However, it should be noted that in most office environments, the old fashioned gummed envelopes where the sender licks the gum to make it stick, are frowned upon as there is a risk of picking up germs or other residues from the gum, not to mention paper cuts, ouch!

Worldwide research has indicated that the most effective advertising medium of researching the desired audience is by mail; the envelope therefore continues to play an important part in projecting and delivering that offer. With this in mind, we’ve selected a C4 envelope which we feel is ideal for anyone looking to post an A4 document without folding it.

Take a look at our Croxley Script White Pocket Peel & Seal C4 Envelopes With Windows featured to your right.These envelopes are made by the prestigious Croxley Script, a Hamelin Paper Brands trademark. Hamelin Paper Brands are the market leaders in the paper industry. Their envelopes cover all requirements spanning from the average household through to big and small corporations. Croxley Script are a brand who produce DL, C5 and C4 peel and seal envelopes which feature high quality pure white 100-120gsm Croxley Script paper. All the envelopes are non-opaqued for a high white appearance and are packaged in high quality boxes for that exquisite finishing touch. The featured envelopes are made using 120 gsm paper and come in boxes of 250. The added bonus of the window (25mm in 213mm up) means that there is no need to print off labels or write on the envelopes, savings time, people power and inevitably, money. With 38% off, these envelopes are now just £44.14, while stocks last!

Alternatively however, you may be looking for C5 envelopes which take A4 sized paper folded in half once. The dimensions are 229mm x 162mm (9″x 6⅜”). Another common envelope choice for A4 paper is DL envelopes which are commonly used in business. They hold A4 sized paper folded twice and measure 110mm x 220mm (4⅓” x 8⅔”).

The Green Bit

Croxley Script envelopes are manufactured utilising materials that are environmentally sustainable and they continue to develop and innovate in this area to ensure the best outcome for the future. Hamelin Paper brands always use paper from sustainable sources and are increasingly manufacturing options from quality recycled papers. In addition to this, some of their envelope brands show the EU Eco-label accreditation for the paper from which they were made. This not only guarantees the sustainability of the source but also a reduction in emissions during the manufacturing process.