YES, THE RIGHT POSTAL

PROCEDURES CAN SPEED YOUR

MAIL . . . AND SAVE YOU MONEY!
®
National Envelope Corporation Zip it: Zip coding, which is mandatory for bulk mail,
can speed up delivery. Where sorting machines actual-
ly “read” zip codes, more mail per hour is speeded
through at every operation station. Mail minus a zip
code must be held for conventional sorting at slower
speeds! Be sure, too, that your own zip code shows on
your return address. And for easy coding, use the
National Zip Code Directory.
Addresses: For automatic machine sorting that gives
you faster service, follow these simple rules:
1. City, State and Zip Code should appear in that
sequence on bottom lines.
2. Delivery point must appear on the second line
from the bottom, directly above the name of the
city. If both a street address and post office box
used, mail will be delivered to the location given
on the line immediately above the city, state, and
zip code.
3. Apartment, suite and room numbers should appear
immediately after the street address on the right
side.
4. Accounting numbers, subscription and presort
codes should be entered on the line immediately
Hold it. You now have in your above addressee’s name.
hands everything you need to speci- 5. Lower right half of envelope must be kept free of
printing or symbols.
fy millions of envelopes: The 6. Addresses should be placed at least 1" in from the
Envelopery. Designed to be helpful left and right edge of the envelope and the bottom
in many ways, it keeps you posted of the last line should be at least 5/8" up from the
bottom edge of the envelope. The last line should
on the types of envelopes available, be no more than 2 1/4" from the bottom edge of
the newest trends, important dif- the envelope.
7. Using block-style type, address should be in upper-
ferences between envelopes, and case letters without punctuation.
helps you select the appropriate 8. Window envelope inserts should show only address
one for each mailing. Postage in window, with at least 1/4" between address and
all four edges of envelope.
classes, envelope imprinting, and For detailed Postal Addressing Standards consult U.S.
how to increase mailing returns are Postal Service Publication 123.
all subjects covered in the handy
envelope selector.

STANDARDS FOR
LETTER-SIZE MAIL
To avoid the per-piece postal surcharge on “non-standard
size” mail stick to the following: All mailpieces that are 1/4”
thick or less must be rectangular, at least 5” long and at least
Your 3 1/2” high. All mailable matter must be at least .007” thick,
weigh no more than 70 pounds, and be no more than 108”
in combined length and girth. Use this chart for quick size

Paper Merchant referencing:

When Height of Length of Envelope Must Be Between

Knows Envelope is
31/2
35/8
Minimum
5
5
Maximum
83/4
31/16
The experienced personnel at your paper merchant 33/4 5 93/8
37/8 5 911/16
are the ones to talk to for pricing, availabilities, 4 53/16 10
stocking and manufacturing schedules. They 41/8 53/8 105/16
41/4 51/2 105/8
have a ready inventory of envelopes to fill your 43/8 511/16 1015/16
needs. They are always available for information 41/2 57/8 1015/16
41/2 57/8 111/4
or samples. So, if you can’t find the information 45/8 6 111/2
you’re looking for in the Envelopery, just give 43/4 63/16 111/2
47/8 65/16 111/2
them a call. Your paper merchant’s staff are good 5 61/2 111/2
people to know. 51/8 611/16 111/2
51/4 613/16 111/2
53/8 7 111/2
51/2 71/8 111/2
55/8 75/16 111/2
53/4 71/2 111/2
57/8 75/8 111/2
6 713/16 111/2
61/8 715/16 111/2

To meet standard postage rate regulations the thickness of letter-size

mail cannot exceed 1/4".
Flat-size Mail Standards
Minimum: more than 11 1/2” long, or 6 1/2” high, or more than 1/4” thick.
Maximum: 15” long, 12” high, and 3/4” thick.
May be wrapped, unwrapped, sleeved, or enveloped.
For further details on Basic Mailability and Processing Categories
2055R8/03 consult U.S. Postal Service Quick Reference Guide (Publication 95).
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL POSTAL ENVELOPE
For an annual permit fee, a business reply mail (BRM) permit ENDORSEMENTS
is available for distributing reply cards, envelopes, self-mailers, A mailer’s specific instructions for forwarding mail, as well as
cartons, and labels. BRM allows the permit holder to receive requests for address correction service or return, must appear
First-Class Mail and Priority Mail back from customers by below the sender’s complete return address.
paying postage only on the mail returned. The BRM permit
holder guarantees payment of First-Class Mail postage plus a Service if undeliverable as
per piece charge for pieces returned by the USPS. When Endorsement: addressed (UAA):
designing a BRM mailpiece or label, mailers must consult with
Address Service Forwarding and Return. New separate
their local post office. The piece must conform to a specific Requested address notification provided.
format to qualify as BRM, including ZIP +4 code assigned by
the USPS. Proofs for regular BRM should be approved by the Months 1-12: mailpiece forwarded; sepa-
rate notice of new address provided.
USPS before printing. Proofs for Qualified BRM (QBRM)
must be approved by the USPS. See below for a layout exam- Months 13-18: mailpiece returned with
new address attached.
ple for a BRM envelope. BRM templates are available on the
Postal Explorer web site at http://pe.usps.gov by selecting After 18 months or if undeliverable at
any time: mailpiece returned with rea-
“Mailpiece Design” in the left frame. son for nondelivery attached.
BASIC BRM
Annual permit: $150 Forwarding Service Forwarding and Return, New Address
Per Piece: First Class Postage + $.60 Requested notification provided only with return.
Letter (1 oz.): $.37 + $.60 = $.97 Months 1-12: mailpiece forwarded.
Card Rate: $.23 + $.60 = $.83 Months 13-18: mailpiece returned with
HIGH-VOLUME BRM (Return volume 950+ pieces annually) new address attached.
Annual permit: $150 After 18 months or if undeliverable at
Per Piece: First Class Postage + $.10 any time: mailpiece returned with rea-
Letter (1 oz.): $.37 + $.10 = $.47 son for nondelivery attached.
Card Rate: $.23 + $.10 = $.33
Additional Accounting fee: $475 each separation Return Service No forwarding, only return. New
Requested address notification provided.
BASIC QBRM (Return volume 834+ pieces annually)
Annual permit: $150 Mailpiece returned with new address or
reason for nondelivery attached.
Per Piece: First Class Postage + $.06
Letter (1 oz.): $.34 + $.06 = $.40 Change Service No forwarding, or return. New address
Card Rate: $.20 + $.06 = $.26 Requested notification provided.
Additional Accounting fee: $475 each separation Separate notice of new address or rea-
HIGH-VOLUME QBRM (Return volume 34,615+ pieces annually) son for nondelivery provided, mailpiece
Annual permit: $150 disposed of by USPS.
Per Piece: First Class Postage + $.008
Letter (1 oz.): $.34 + $.008 = $.348 No Endorsement UAA handled by class of mail:
Card Rate: $.20 + $.008 = $.208 • First-Class Mail and Priority Mail:
Additional Accounting fee: $475 same as action for “Forwarding
Quarterly Fee: $1,800 Service Requested.”
• For Standard Mail: mailpiece disposed
of by USPS.

STANDARD SIZES
OF ENVELOPES
Following is a listing of the standard sizes of envelopes, arranged
from smallest to largest. For an illustration and more information
on any envelope listed below, refer to the applicable section and
style on back of this sheet.
• Postal regulations subject to change without notice. SIZE SIZE
Consult your local Post Office for current information. (Inches, SECTION (Inches, SECTION
• For detailed information on business reply mail prepa- Shortest STYLE Shortest STYLE
ration, consult U.S. Postal Service Publication 123. dimension dimension
always always
given first) given first)
111/16 x 23/4 22 Coin * 4 x 51/4 24 Drive-In Banking
13/4 x 27/8 17 Drug & Pay 26 Bus. Announc. Cards
21/16 x 31/2 17 Drug & Pay 4 x 61/4 24 Drive-In Banking
21/4 x 31/2 22 Coin * 4 x 63/8 2 Clasp/String & Button
25/16 x 35/8 17 Drug & Pay 4 x 81/4 19 Official M1 Coupon
21/2 x 41/4 4 Latex Seal *4 x 9 23 Policy
17 Drug & Pay 4 x 91/2 32 Proxy
22 Coin 4 x 91/2 x 2 33 Expansion
27/8 x 51/4 22 Coin * 41/8 x 51/2 18 Baronial
3 x 41/2 22 Coin 26 Bus. Announcements
3 x 47/8 22 Coin * 41/8 x 91/2 1 Commercials & Officials
31/8 x 51/2 2 Clasp/String & Button 10 Grain-Rite
4 Latex Seal 16 Air Mail
22 Coin 23 Policy
33/8 x 6 2 Clasp/String & Button 29 Peel & Seel
22 Coin 30 Flip n’ Stic
31/2 x 47/8 26 Bus. Announc. Cards * 41/4 x 51/2 26 Bus. Announc. Cards
* 31/2 x 6 1 Commercials & Officials * 41/4 x 61/2 21 Hitch-Hiker
12 Remittance/Wallet Flap * 41/4 x 87/8 21 Hitch-Hiker
* 31/2 x 61/4 12 Remittance/Wallet Flap * 43/8 x 53/4 6 A-Style
* 31/2 x 61/2 4 Latex Seal 18 Baronial
22 Coin 26 Bus. Announcements
* 35/8 x 51/8 18 Baronial * 41/2 x 103/8 1 Commercials & Officials
26 Bus. Announcements 2 Clasp/String & Button
* 35/8 x 61/2 1 Commercials & Officials 9 Inter-Office, Open Side
10 Grain-Rite 23 Policy
12 Remittance/Wallet Flap * 45/8 x 61/4 26 Bus. Announc. Cards
21 Hitch-Hiker * 45/8 x 63/4 2 Clasp/String & Button
30 Flip n’ Stic 4 Latex Seal
* 35/8 x 85/8 1 Commercials & Officials 28 Catalog
* 35/8 x 87/8 21 Hitch-Hiker * 43/4 x 61/2 6 A-Style
33/4 x 61/2 24 Drive-In Banking 18 Baronial
* 33/4 x 63/4 1 Commercials & Officials 26 Bus. Announcements
33/4 x 7 24 Drive-In Banking 27 Booklets
* 37/8 x 71/2 1 Commercials & Officials * 43/4 x 11 1 Commercials & Officials
* 37/8 x 87/8 1 Commercials & Officials 47/8 x 7 26 Bus. Announc. Folders
6 A-Style * 5 x 71/2 2 Clasp/String & Button
10 Grain-Rite 28 Catalog
12 Remittance/Wallet Flap 5 x 11 x 2 33 Expansion
5 x 11 x 3 33 Expansion
 STANDARD SIZES (CONT’D) HOW TO SIZE UP AN ENVELOPE
Save time and money by using standard size envelopes. For
SIZE SIZE best results, they should be at least 1/2" longer than the
(Inches, SECTION (Inches, SECTION longest insert. Recommended clearance from top to bottom
Shortest STYLE Shortest STYLE is no less than 1/4". However, when inserts are thick or bulky,
dimension dimension extra allowances must be made. Minimum size envelope as
always always specified by postal regulations is 31/2" x 5".
given first) given first)
Handling Hints
* 5 x 111/2 1 Commercials & Officials ✝10 x 13 2 Clasp/String & Button
2 Clasp/String & Button 4 Latex Seal 1. If address is to appear on the envelope, a regular, full-face
23 Policy 5 First Class Mail envelope should be used.
*5 / x 7
1 8 26 Bus. Announc. Cards 8 Inter-Office, Open End
* 51/4 x 71/4 6 A-Style 20 Business Mailer 2. For enclosure addressing, use a type of window envelope.
26 Bus. Announcements 27 Booklets 3. If insertion is to be done by machine, use an open side
*5 / x 8
1 4 26 Bus. Announc. Folders 28 Catalog
* 51/2 x 71/2 2 Clasp/String & Button 29 Peel & Seel envelope.
4 Latex Seal 10 x 13 x 11/2 33 Expansion
27 Booklets 10 x 13 x 2 33 Expansion
28 Catalog ✝10 x 15 2 Clasp/String & Button
* 51/2 x 81/8 6 A-Style
27 Booklets
7 Document File or Legal
28 Catalog
ANATOMY OF AN ENVELOPE
* 51/2 x 81/4 2 Clasp/String & Button 29 Peel & Seel A standard diagonal seam envelope is the most common style
28 Catalog 10 x 15 x 2 33 Expansion
10 x 16 25 Jumbo envelope in use today. Its parts are basically the same regardless
*5 / x 8 /
1 2 1 2 26 Bus. Announc. Folders
* 51/2 x 111/2 13 Securo Mail 10 x 18 25 Jumbo of its size or name. The corners, flaps, shoulders, throat, seal
53/4 x 83/4 6 A-Style 10 x 22 25 Jumbo and seams may vary slightly in size, curvature or shape in
*5 / x 8 /
3 4 7 8 27 Booklets 11 x 14 25 Jumbo different makes and models.
*6 x 9 2 Clasp/String & Button 11 x 141/2 x 2 33 Expansion
4 Latex Seal 11 x 15 x 2 33 Expansion To help you understand the terms used by envelope manufacturers,
27 Booklets 11 x 17 25 Jumbo we have illustrated a basic diagonal seam envelope showing
28 Catalog ✝111/2 x 141/2 2 Clasp/String & Button
the most common terms applied to its parts. These terms are
29 Peel & Seel 4 Latex Seal
31 Perfect Vision Display 28 Catalog used regardless of its style - diagonal, side or center seam -
* 6 x 91/2 2 Clasp/String & Button 29 Peel & Seel open end or open side.
6 A-Style 11 x 21 25 Jumbo
*6 x 9 /1 2 27 Booklets 111/2 x 111/2 25 Jumbo In the glossary you will find additional terms defined that
28 Catalog 111/2 x 121/2 25 Jumbo will help you know envelopes better. We hope you will take
✝6 x 12 13 Safety Mail 111/2 x 131/2 25 Jumbo a few minutes of your valuable time to read and become
✝61/2 x 61/2 3 Squares 111/2 x 171/2 25 Jumbo familiar with them.
61/2 x 91/4 26 Bus. Announc. Folders 12 x 15 x 2 33 Expansion
✝61/2 x 91/2 2 Clasp/String & Button 12 x 15 x 3 33 Expansion
4 Latex Seal ✝ x 151/2
12 2 Clasp/String & Button
27 Booklets 4 Latex Seal
28 Catalog SEAL
28 Catalog H OF
29 Peel & Seel 29 Peel & Seel WIDT
✝7 x 10 2 Clasp/String & Button 12 x 16 x 2 33 Expansion
TOP FOLD SEAL FLAP LENGTH
4 Latex Seal 12 x 17 25 Jumbo
27 Booklets 12 x 18 25 Jumbo
28 Catalog 12 x 22 25 Jumbo THROAT
7 x 101/4 26 Bus. Announc. Folders 121/2 x 121/2 25 Jumbo
✝71/2 x 71/2 3 Squares 121/2 x 141/2 25 Jumbo
✝ 71/2 x 101/2 2 Clasp/String & Button 121/2 x 16 25 Jumbo
121/2 x 181/2 25 Jumbo SIDE FLAP SIDE FOLD
4 Latex Seal
121/2 x 201/2 25 Jumbo SE
5 First Class Mail A
27 Booklets 13 x 15 25 Jumbo M
13 x 16 25 Jumbo O
28 Catalog VE
29 Peel & Seel 13 x 17 25 Jumbo BOTTOM FLAP R
LA
✝8 x 8 3 Squares 13 x 19 25 Jumbo P
✝81/2 x 81/2 3 Squares 13 x 23 25 Jumbo
✝83/4 x 111/4 2 Clasp/String & Button 131/2 x 131/2 25 Jumbo
14 Job Ticket & Filing 131/2 x 181/2 25 Jumbo
BOTTOM FOLD
28 Catalog 14 x 16 25 Jumbo
*8 3/4 x 111/2 27 Booklets 14 x 17 25 Jumbo
✝9 x 9 3 Squares 14 x 18 25 Jumbo
✝9 x 113/4 14 x 21 25 Jumbo
15 File-Velope
14 x 24 25 Jumbo
Back view of standard commercial
✝9 x 12 2 Clasp/String & Button
4 Latex Seal 141/2 x 141/2 25 Jumbo diagonal seam envelope.
5 First Class Mail 15 x 18 25 Jumbo
20 Business Mailer 15 x 20 25 Jumbo
27 Booklets 15 x 22 25 Jumbo
28 Catalog 15 x 25 25 Jumbo
29 Peel & Seel 151/2 x 151/2 25 Jumbo SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A
16 x 20 25 Jumbo
31 Perfect Vision Display
32 Proxy 16 x 26 25 Jumbo CUSTOM ENVELOPE?
9 x 16 25 Jumbo 161/2 x 161/2 25 Jumbo
17 x 22 25 Jumbo
Where a particular enclosure need exists, or when a routine
✝9 / x 9 /
1 2 1 2 3 Squares
job requires special handling, a custom envelope may be indi-
✝91/2 x 113/4 14 Job Ticket & Filing 17 x 27 25 Jumbo
✝91/2 x 12 7 Document File or Legal 171/2 x 171/2 25 Jumbo cated. Or perhaps choosing one of a dozen specialized
✝91/2 x 121/2 2 Clasp/String & Button 171/2 x 201/2 25 Jumbo envelopes would be more suitable. For a completely new
4 Latex Seal 18 x 23 25 Jumbo
5 First Class Mail 181/2 x 181/2 25 Jumbo design, or the adaptation of an existing envelope, there is vir-
8 Inter-Office, Open End 181/2 x 201/2 25 Jumbo tually no limit to the variety of styles that can be produced in
20 Business Mailer 19 x 26 25 Jumbo any size for any purpose. In addition to standard envelopes,
28 Catalog 191/2 x 191/2 25 Jumbo we have hundreds of non-standard dies on file which are
29 Peel & Seel 20 x 25 25 Jumbo
20 x 30 25 Jumbo adaptable to new applications at surprisingly little cost.
✝91/2 x 125/8 27 Booklets
9 x 18 25 Jumbo 201/2 x 201/2 25 Jumbo
211/2 x 211/2 25 Jumbo
Types of Specialized Envelopes
✝10 x 12 2 Clasp/String & Button
10 x 12 x 11/2 33 Expansion 21 x 24 25 Jumbo • Business Mailer • Hitch-Hiker #1 and #2
10 x 12 x 2 33 Expansion 22 x o • Drive-In Banking • Latex Seal
• File-Velope • M-1 Coupon
• Squares • Peel & Seel®
Envelopes smaller than 31/2" high and 5" long (listed above in italics) are prohibited • Jumbo • Flip n’ Stic™
from the mails.
Envelopes larger than 12" high and 15" long (listed above in boldface) are
subject to a postage surcharge.
*Sizes conforming to "letter-size" mail dimensions.
✝Sizes conforming to "flat-size" mail dimensions.
GLOSSARY OF ENVELOPE PEEL & SEEL: The original and most trusted brand of
pressure-sensitive, self-sealing envelopes, using a release
TERMINOLOGY liner strip on the flap to protect the adhesive. This allows
Here are some of the most widely used terms in the envelope the envelope to be packed ""flaps down"" making it easy
industry. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself to print.
with these terms so that you may better understand their
connection with envelopes.
REGULAR STYLE ENVELOPE: A style of commercial,
official, or bankers flap envelope which does NOT have a
ADJUSTABLE DIE CUTTING: This is a cost effective window panel cut in it.
way to produce small, odd size runs where the only alter-
native is purchasing a new high die. REMITTANCE ENVELOPE: An open side envelope
with a large wallet flap used for returning payments.
A-STYLE: Announcement style, open side envelope with
double side seam construction and a square flap. Available in SEAL GUM (REMOISTENABLE): The re-moistenable
six standard sizes and most often converted from text paper. gum on the seal flap which when moisture is applied
allows the envelope to be permanently sealed.
BANG-TAIL ENVELOPE: An open side, wallet flap,
double side seam envelope that has a perforated ""tail" of SIDE SEAMS: An envelope seam that runs almost parallel
paper attached to the back flap for additional information to the side fold.
or to be used as a order form. SQUARE FLAP: A rectangular style flap with square cor-
BARONIAL: Baronial envelopes are used primarily for ners.
invitations and greetings. They are available in many col- WALLET FLAP: A rectangular style seal flap with rounded
ors and finishes. Matching panel and plain cards and fold- corners.
ers are available. Baronial envelopes have diagonal seams,
and pointed flaps, Standard size dimensions range from
3-5/8" x 5-1/8" to 5-1/4" x 7-1/4".
BUSINESS REPLY (BRE) or RETURN ENVELOPE: THE BRIGHT IDEAS
These two envelopes can be any style or size. The distinct
difference between them is -- ""who pays the postage?"" A COME OUT IN PRINT
business REPLY is referred to as the envelope that has a First impressions are always made by the envelope in any
pre-printed First Class Permit and return address on it and mailing. No wonder research shows that the success of any
the original sender pays for its return. The Business direct mail campaign depends greatly upon the type of
RETURN has a pre-printed return address but the indi- envelope used.To make that first impression a favorable one,
vidual returning the envelope must apply the postage. The there are important guidelines.
most commonly used envelopes for either purpose are the Printing on envelopes is a good way to increase awareness
commercial style 6-1/4, 6-3/4, or 9. Another frequently and response. For instance, teaser copy is often and excellent
used style is the remittance. way to command attention. Interesting graphics can set the
scene for the message inside. Color printing is another
BUTTON & STRING: A closure most often used on cat- consideration. It’s worth remembering that the use of colored
alog style envelopes consisting of a round, heavy tag stock paper stock achieves a two-color effect with the economy of
button which is secured to the back of the envelope, and one-color printing.
a similar button with a heavy duty string which is attached
to the seal flap. The string is wound around the two but- Certain envelope styles, like side-seam, lend themselves
tons securing the inside contents of the envelope. to addressing on what would normally be the back of the
envelope, leaving the entire face free for eye-catching graphics.
CATALOG ENVELOPE: Open end envelopes, usually It’s important to remember that the inclusion of a paid
having center seam construction and a wallet style flap. postage envelope markedly increases returns.
There are many standard sizes available, with the 9 x 12 Sometimes it’s a good idea to have envelopes printed in flat
size being the most popular. sheets, then die-cut and folded.Your paper merchant is the
CENTER SEAM: Usually found on open end or catalog one to advise you. If preprinting is indicated, the Paper
style envelopes, it is permanent seam connecting the two Merchant will work closely with us to see that your wishes are
side flaps which meet in the center of the envelope. carried out.
CLASP ENVELOPE: Normally manufactured using an Offset quality envelopes are available in commercials,
open end envelope with a gummed seal flap, a metal clasp officials, coins, catalogs, booklets and specials.
is secured to the back side of the envelope and a small Sizes: 3 x 51/2 up to 12 x 151/2
reinforced hole is punched in the flap for the clasp to slip • Entire face or entire block ( 4-side bled if required)
through and be secured. The clasp used in conjunction • Up to and including 150 line screen
with the seal gum provides added security. • Hairline register assured
COIN ENVELOPE: A small open end envelope usually • Excellent color control
with center seam construction used for small parts, jewel- (original artwork and negatives required to produce quality
offset envelopes)
ry, coins, etc. There are eight standard size coin envelopes
readily available.
COMMERCIAL STYLE ENVELOPE: Open side enve-
lope with diagonal or double side seams with a commer- IT PAYS TO HANDLE ENVELOPES
cial style flap. The most popular envelope for business, it
is sometimes referred to as an ""official"" envelope. It is WITH CARE
readily available in many paper varieties and comes in 11 For stored envelopes, proper stacking is important to keep
common sizes. them in good condition. In cartons, or boxes, envelopes
should always be standing on edge. Lying flat or in partially
DIAGONAL SEAM: A seam running diagonally from used boxes, it’s too easy for them to become distorted, or
the bottom fold and corner upward toward the center of have their flaps stick. Keep boxes and cartons closed and
the envelope. sealed, and store in a dry, well-ventilated place.
HITCH-HIKER ENVELOPE: A dual purpose envelope Proper sealing is achieved by making sure enclosures are not
for use in both outbound and return response mailing. too bulky for the envelope, by moistening entire gum sur-
LATEX SEAL®: A self-adhering envelope seal that requires face, and by holding firmly until sealed.
no moisture. Latex gum is applied to the seal flap and the For machine sealing, moisture applicator should be cleaned
back of the envelope. When the two strips of latex gum are at least once a month, depending upon usage. Check the
pressed together they create a bond which seals the enve- water feed line for air bubbles or obstructions. Press the pile
lope. after every 25 envelopes to ensure sealing.
OPEN END ENVELOPE: A style of envelope on which
the opening or seal flap is on the shorter side of the enve-
lope.
OPEN SIDE ENVELOPE: A style envelope on which the
opening or seal flap is on the longer side of the envelope.
WINDOW ENVELOPES
Standard Size Windows And Positions
Standard Standard Position
Size from
Size Window Left Bottom
61/4 Window 11/8 x 41/2 3/4" 1/2"
63/4 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
7 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
73/4 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
85/8 or Check
Window 1 x 33/4 11/8" 3/4"
9 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
10 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
10 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" (right) 1/2"
11 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"

Postal Regulations Governing Window Envelope

a. The address window must be parallel with the length of
the envelope and should be placed in the lower portion of
the address side.
b. Leave at least 3 1/2" of clear space on the right hand end
to allow ample space for stamps, postmarking, forwarding
address, etc.
c. Nothing but the name, address and any key number used
by the mailer may appear through the address window.
d. The return address should appear in the upper left corner.
If there is no return address and the delivery address does
not show through the window, the piece will be handled
as dead mail.
e. The address disclosed through the window must be on
white paper or paper of very light color.
f. Consult U.S. Postal Service Domestic Mail Manual for
social regulations concerning window envelopes used for
registered mail and business reply mail.
g. A strictly mandated clear zone of 5/8" from the bottom of
the envelope must be maintained to participate in
FASTforward. This is in the area in which the
FASTforward text and coding imprint occur. Since the
standard window position of a #10 commercial is only
1/2" from the bottom, it clearly encroaches into the clear
zone of 5/8"x 43/4" (lower right corner). Repositioning the
window to 11/16" from the bottom avoids any potential
overprint problems and possible rejection by the USPS.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT

ENVELOPE EVERY TIME
Selecting the right envelope for each type of mailing and using
it effectively need not be difficult. Required is only a basic
understanding of envelope construction, paper, and graphics.
Immediate considerations include: the size and content of the
material involved, how it is to be mailed, how the postage will
be paid, and whether a reply is desired. To make an informed
selection, be guided by the following criteria.

Enclosures Envelope Styles

Personal Letters Bond or White Wove, Commercial
and Official (Regular and Self-Seal)
Processed Letters Bond, White Wove, Colored Wove,
and Circulars Manila, Commercial and Official
Broadsides Booklet Envelopes, Flat Mailers,
Open Ends (Regular and Self-Seal)
Booklets Booklet Envelopes, Clasp,
String and Button,
Open Ends (Regular and Self-Seal)
Magazines Booklet Envelopes, Open Ends,
Clasp
Catalogs Clasp, String and Button,
Open Ends (Regular and Self-Seal)
Reply Envelopes Colored Wove, Commercial
and Official
 Where applicable, the following code is used to
designate stocking colors by envelope size:
B - Brown Kraft M - Manila Kraft W - White Wove
C - Colored Wove MT - Manilla Tag WT - White Tag
G - Gray Kraft PW - Preservation Wove
H - White Kraft T - Tyvek

1 COMMERCIALS AND OFFICIALS

● = Regulars - stocking item
★ = Windows - stocking item
All sizes available to order in any style and paper grade.

Confetti Confetti
White Tint Tint Brown Colored Air Mail Preservation
Size Dimensions Wove Blue Black Kraft Wove Envelope Wove®
61/4 31/2 x 6 ● ★
63/4 35/8 x 61/2 ● ★ ● ★ ● ★ ● ● ★ ●
7 33/4 x 63/4 ● ★
73/4 37/8 x 71/2 ● ★ ● ★ ●
Monarch 37/8 x 71/2 ● ★ ● ●
Check 35/8 x 85/8 ● ★ ● ★ ★ ●
9 37/8 x 87/8 ● ★ ● ★ ● ★ ● ● ★ ●
10 41/8 x 91/2 ● ★ ● ★ ● ★ ● ● ★ ● ★ ● ★
11 41/2 x 103/8 ● ★ ●
12 43/4 x 11 ● ●
14 5 x 111/2 ● ●
2 CLASP OR 6 A-STYLE
STRING & BUTTON
Item Size W PW
Item B GH A-2 43/8 x 53/4 • •
A-6 43/4 x 61/2 • •
5 31/8
x 51/2 •
A-7 51/4 x 71/4 • •
10 33/8 x 6 •
A-8 51/2 x 81/8 •
15 4 x 63/8 •
A-9 53/4 x 83/4 •
11 41/2 x 103/8 •
A-10 6 x 91/2 •
25 45/8 x 63/4 •
Slimline 37/8 x 87/8 •
35 5 x 71/2 • •
14 5 x 111/2 • •
50 51/2 x 81/4 •
55 6x9 • •
7 DOCUMENT
63 61/2 x 91/2 • • •
B B
68 7 x 10 • Size (Ungummed) (gummed)
75 71/2 x 101/2 • • • 9 x 12 • •
83 81/2 x 111/2 • 91/2 x 121/2 • •
95 10 x 12 • 10 x 15 • •
97 10 x 13 • • •
98 10 x 15 • Gummed or Ungummed
105 111/2 x 141/2 • • •
110 12 x 151/2 • • •

8 INTER-OFFICE,
3 SQUARES OPEN END
Size B
91/2 x 121/2 •
10 x 13 •
Size W
61/2 x 61/2 •
71/2 x 71/2 •
8x8 •
81/2 x 81/2 •
9x9 •
91/2 x 91/2 •
9 INTER-OFFICE,
OPEN SIDE
Size M
4 LATEX SEAL 11(41/2 x 103/8) •

Item Size W B
3 Coin 21/2 x 41/4 •
51/2 Coin 31/8 x 51/2 •
7 Coin 31/2 x 61/2 • 10 GRAIN-RITE
1 Scarf 45/8 x 63/4 •
41/4 Scarf 51/2 x 71/2 • Item Size W
1 6x9 • •
13/4 61/2 x 91/2 • • 63/4 35/8 x 61/2 •
3 7 x 10 9 37/8 x 87/8 •
6 71/2 x 101/2 • • 10 41/8 x 91/2 •
101/2 9 x 12 • • Regular and Window
121/2 91/2 x 121/2 • •
131/2 10 x 13 • •
141/2 111/2 x 141/2 • •
151/2 12 x 151/2 •
11 STANDARD WINDOW
SIZES AND POSITIONS
Standard Standard Position
Size from
5 FIRST CLASS MAIL Size Window Left Bottom
61/4 Window 11/8 x 41/2 3/4" 1/2"
Item Size W B 63/4 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
6 71/2 x 101/2 • • 7 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
10 9 x 12 • • 73/4 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
121/2 91/2 x 121/2 • • 85/8 or Check
Window 1x 4 1" 3/4"
131/2 10 x 13 • •
9 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
10 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
Right 10 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" (right) 1/2"
11 Window 11/8 x 41/2 7/8" 1/2"
12 REMITTANCE OR 20 BUSINESS MAILER
WALLET FLAP
Item Size FLAP W C
Size B
61/4 31/2 x 6 33/16 • •
61/2 31/2 x 61/4 33/8 • • 9 x 12 •
63/4 35/8 x 61/2 31/2 • • 91/2 x 121/2 •
9 37/8 x 87/8 35/8 • 10 x 13 •
Packaged flaps extended.

21 HITCH-HIKER
13 SECUROMAIL®
Overall Flap Flap
Size B Size Sealed Sealed
51/2 x 111/2 • When Ready On
6 x 12 • Size Open For Mail Return
No. 1 83/8 x 61/2 41/4 x 61/2 35/8 x 61/2
No. 2 83/8 x 87/8 41/4 x 87/8 35/8 x 87/8
Available in white wove
14 JOB TICKET
Size B M
22 COIN
83/4 x 111/4 • •
91/2 x 12 • • Item Size W B M
1 21/4 x 31/2 • • •
3 21/2 x 41/4 • • •
4 3 x 41/2 • • •
41/2 3 x 47/8 • • •
5 27/8 x 51/4 • • •
51/2 31/8 x 51/2 • • •
6 33/8 x 6 • • •
7 31/2 x 61/2 • • •
15 FILE-VELOPE
Size MT M WT 23 POLICY
9 x 113/4 • • •
with 1/4" tab Item Size W B
#10 41/8 x 91/2 • •
#11 41/2 x 103/8 • •
#14 5 x 111/2 • •

16 AIR MAIL
Item Size W 24 DRIVE-IN BANKING
41/8 x 91/2
BLAH BLAH BLAH AND MORE BLAH BLAH

10 •
Size
33/4 x 7 OPEN END
17 DRUG AND PAY
Item Size W
1 Drug 13/4 x 27/8 •
2 Drug 21/16 x 31/2 •
3 Drug 25/16 x 35/8 •
2 Pay 21/2 x 41/4 •

18 BARONIAL
Item Size W
4 Baronial 35/8 x 51/8 •
5 Baronial 41/8 x 51/2 •
51/2 Baronial 43/8 x 53/4 •
6 Baronial 43/4 x 61/2 •

19 OFFICIAL M1 COUPON
Size Plain Printed
4 x 81/4 • •
25 JUMBO
All available in Gummed, Ungummed,
Clasp, or String & Button
OPEN END (cont’d)
Size B W G
13 x 15 • •
13 x 16 •
13 x 17 • • •
13 x 19 • • •
13 x 23 •
131/2 x 131/2 • •
131/2 x 181/2 • •
14 x 16 • •
14 x 17 •
14 x 18 • • •
14 x 21 • • •
14 x 24 •
OPEN END 141/2 x 141/2 •
15 x 18 • • •
Size B W G 15 x 20 • • •
9 x 16 • • 15 x 22 • • •
15 x 25 •
9 x 18 •
151/2 x 151/2 •
10 x 16 • •
16 x 20 • • •
10 x 18 •
16 x 26 •
10 x 22 •
161/2 x 161/2 •
11 x 14 • •
17 x 22 • • •
11 x 17 • • 17 x 27 •
11 x 21 • 171/2 x 171/2 •
111/2 x 111/2 • • 171/2 x 201/2 •
111/2 x 121/2 • 18 x 23 • • •
111/2 x 131/2 • 181/2 x 181/2 •
111/2 x 171/2 • 181/2 x 201/2 •
12 x 17 • • 19 x 26 • •
12 x 18 • 191/2 x 191/2 •
12 x 22 • 20 x 25 • •
121/2 x 121/2 • • 20 x 30 •
121/2 x 141/2 • 201/2 x 201/2 •
121/2 x 16 • • • 21 x 24 •
121/2 x 181/2 • • • 211/2 x 211/2 •
121/2 x 201/2 • 22 x 27 • • •

26 SOCIAL & COMMERCIAL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Item Size Panel

4 BARONIAL
Envelope 35/8 x 51/8
Panel Card 31/2 x 47/8 1/2"
Plain Card 31/2 x 47/8
Plain Folder 47/8 x 7
Panel Folder 47/8 x 7 1/2"

5 BARONIAL
Envelope 41/8 x 51/2
Panel Card 4 x 51/4 1/2"
Plain Card 4 x 51/4
51/2 BARONIAL
Envelope 43/8 x 53/4
Panel Card 41/4 x 51/2 1/2"
Plain Card 41/4 x 51/2
Plain Folder 51/2 x 81/2
Panel Folder 51/2 x 81/2 1/2"

6 BARONIAL
Envelope 43/4 x 61/2
Panel Card 45/8 x 61/4 5/8"
Plain Card 45/8 x 61/4
Plain Folder 61/4 x 91/4
Panel Folder 61/4 x 91/4 5/8"

LEE
Envelope 51/4 x 71/4
Panel Card 51/8 x 7 5/8"
Plain Card 51/8 x 7
Plain Folder 65/8 x 10
Panel Folder 65/8 x 10 3/4"

Available in bright white and cream ivory

All sizes in this brochure are Standard Industry Sizes
and do not necessarily indicate stocking items.
27 BOOKLETS
Item Size W B G M T
3 43/4 x 61/2 •
41/2 51/2 x 71/2 •
5 51/2 x 81/8 •
6 53/4 x 87/8 •
61/2 6x9 • •
65/8 6 x 91/2 •
63/4 61/2 x 91/2 •
71/4 7 x 10 •
71/2 71/2 x 101/2 •
9 83/4 x 111/2 •
91/2 9 x 12 • • • • •
10 91/2 x 125/8 • • •
13 10 x 13 • • • •

28 CATALOG
Item Size W B G M T
1 Scarf 45/8 x 63/4 • • •
6 Scarf 51/2 x 81/4 • •
1 Catalog 6x9 • • • • •
13/4 Catalog 61/2 x 91/2 • • • •
3 Catalog 7 x 10 • • • •
6 Catalog 71/2 x 101/2 • • • •
93/4 Catalog 83/4 x 111/4 • • •
101/2 Catalog 9 x 12 • • • • •
121/2 Catalog 91/2 x 121/2 • • • • •
131/2 Catalog 10 x 13 • • • • •
15 Catalog 10 x 15 • • • •
141/2 Catalog 111/2 x 141/2 • • • • •
151/2 Catalog 12 x 151/2 • • • •

29 PEEL & SEEL®

30 FLIP N’ STIC®/SIMPLE SEAL®

Item Size W
63/4 35/8 x 61/2
#10 41/8 x 91/2 •
Available in Regulars and Windows

BOOKLET FIRST CLASS

Size W MAILERS
9 x 12 • Booklet
91/2 x 125/8 • Size W
91/2 x 125/8 • 31 PERFECT VISION
COMMERCIAL 10 x 13 • DISPLAY®
Size W Catalog
41/8 x 91/2 • Size W B
9 x 12 •
91/2 x 121/2 • •
CATALOG 10 x 13 •
Size W B G
6x 9 • •
61/2 x 91/2 • • Size Window W
71/2 x 101/2 • • Regular Gum 6x9 4 x7 •
9x 12 • • • 9 x 12 61/2 x 91/2 •
91/2 x 121/2 • •
10 x 13 • • •
10 x 15 • •
111/2 x 141/2 •
12 x 151/2 • •
32 PROXY

Size Poly Window H

9 x 12 11/4 x 31/4 •
3 5/8 x 81/2 pocket
Poly Window 3 3/4" Left, 6" Bottom

33 EXPANSION Size
4 x 91/2 x 2
5 x 11 x 2
5 x 11 x 3
10 x 12 x 11/2
10 x 12 x 2
10 x 13 x 11/2
10 x 13 x 2
10 x 15 x 2
11 x 141/2 x 2
11 x 15 x 2
12 x 15 x 2
12 x 15 x 3
12 x 16 x 2

®
National Envelope Corporation

©1997 Williamhouse