Envelope Materials

Paper Envelopes

In the market today, there is a tremendous selection of paper, with several weights and colors. RSI will find, print and convert what you are looking for. In fact, because we are in constant touch with new developments, paper supply, and manufacturing capacity, we can often find something better than what you had in mind - an alternative stock, a faster process or a really, really good price.

Material Properties

Durability
Up to 3 / 5
Tear Resistance
Up to 2 / 5
Water Resistance
Up to 1 / 5

Printability
Up to 5 / 5
Rigidity
Up to 4 / 5
Sustainability
Up to 5 / 5

Popular Sizes

  • #6 ¾ Commercial - 3 ⅝ x 6 ½
  • #9 Commercial - 3 ⅞ x 8 ⅞
  • #6 ½ Booklet - 6 x 9
  • #6 ¾ Booklet - 6 ½ x 9 ½
  • #9 ½ Booklet - 9 x 12
  • #13 Booklet - 10 x 13
  • #10 ½ Catalog - 9 x 12
  • #12 ½ Catalog - 9 ½  x 12 ½
  • #13 ½ Catalog - 10 x 13
  • 6 x 9 x 1 Expansion
  • 9 x 12 x 1 Expansion
  • 10 x 13 x 1 Expansion
  • 10 x 15 x 1 Expansion
  • Additional sizes are available ranging from 2 ¼ x 3 ½ up to 23 x 31

Paper Types

  • Wove Paper - 20 lb, 22 lb, 24 lb, 28 lb & 32 lb
  • Kraft Paper - 28 lb, 32 lb, 40 lb & 50 lb
  • Uncoated Offset Paper - 60 lb, 70 lb, 80 lb & 100 lb
  • Coated Offset Paper - 60 lb, 70 lb, 80 lb & 100 lb
  • Specialty Papers - Translucents, Metallics, Fine Papers and more, but if you want something specific, just ask!

Envelope Types and Styles

  • Commercial - Open Side, Diagonal or Inside Side Seam Construction
  • Booklets - Open Side, Inside or Outside Side Seam Construction
  • Catalogs - Open End, Center Seam Construction
  • Expansions - Open Side, Side Seam Construction, V-Bottom Expansion

Flap Closure Options

  • Gummed - (Remoistenable Gum)
  • Peal & Seal - (Zip Stick®)
  • Latex - (Press & Seal)

Window Options

  • Great placement flexibility with your choice of poly or cello patch material

Printing Options

  • Lithographic (Litho) - Print up to 6 colors in most instances
  • Felexographic (Flexo) - Print up to 5 colors in some instances

Recommended Uses

  • Advertising
  • Direct Mail
  • Benefit Packets
  • Marketing Materials
  • Brochures
  • Catalogs
  • Magazines
  • Manuals
  • Promotional Mailings
  • Document Transport

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