LA Office - as a stationery supplier - receives daily calls and enquiries asking us which brand of envelopes we would recommend. People are after quality, they don’t want to go sending their valued customers mail in shoddy, delicate and practically see through envelopes. They know that impressions count and are constantly striving to find an envelope that will give their customers the notion of sophistication and success. However our customers ask a lot and want all this superiority and quality at a price they can afford! That’s OK, it’s the fun bit for us because we get to wow them with a itty bitty little prices, especially if they’re planning on buying a lot of them!

We tend to recommend our Croxley Script envelopes which consistently receive positive feedback from our customers, many of which re-order them time and time again. Take these C4 Croxley Script White Envelopes for example, featuring:

·         Corxley Script Business Envelopes

·         Brilliant White envelopes with no interior print

·         In high quality 120gsm paper

·         Pure White

·         Pocket Style

·         Peel & Seal

·         Size: C4 (324 x 229mm)

·         Boxed 250

·         RRP £64.36 – Our price just £37.94 inc VAT!

Croxley Script are a Hamelin Paper Brands brand, the umbrella company for most of our well known paper and envelope brands! Whether you are looking for a new notebook, pack of envelopes or personal stationery pad - recycled or sustainably sourced - Hamelin Paper Brands always have a product which meats our customers requirements. One of Europe’s leading stationery manufacturers and home to the well known Oxford stationery brand along with other well-known brands such as Basildon Bond, Hamelin Paper Brands are a company who pride themselves on offering stationery products with strong environmental credentials, whether recycled or using virgin fibres from sustainable sources.

Their Croxley Script envelopes are no different and produce DL, C5 and C4 Peel and Seal envelopes which too boast high environmental qualities. Their high quality pure white envelopes are made using 100-120gsm Croxley Script paper and are all non-opaqued for a high white appearance, packaged in high quality boxes for that finishing touch.

The Green Bit

Hamelin Paperbrands pride themselves on their use of ethically sourced raw materials and strive to reduce the impact of their products on the environment. This can be seen in the ongoing development of their product portfolio. Their brands are constantly changing and now always feature the use of paper from sustainable sources. They are increasingly manufacturing options from quality recycled papers and in addition, on some of their envelope brands they are now able to show EU Eco-label accreditation for the paper from which they were made. This is not only guaranteeing the sustainability of the source but also a reduction in emissions during the manufacturing process.

As the most common envelope size used in business, we feel a strong urge to ‘plug’ our selection of DL envelopes as we don’t want to lose out to our competitors, particularly if they’re prices aren’t as low as ours, or their customer service is poor. Honesty is the best policy always, that why here at LA Office we like to be straight with our customers. Yes, this blog is aimed at bringing our beloved market and valued customers our way when it comes to purchasing envelopes, which I think is fair enough considering the vast selection of high quality envelopes we actually have!

The DL envelope is designed to accommodate an A4 sheet of paper folded over twice to create three roughly equal sections. Measuring 22cm in width and 11cm in height, the DL envelope is normally used for sending single page letters and documents. As the enclosed document will need to be folded twice, it will be marked with creases which can sometimes look unprofessional if there are more than two pages. For this reason we recommend using DL envelopes only for single page documents when you’re trying to put across a professional image. The DL envelope is not part of the ISO C series, which is the widely used standard size for envelopes. It is presumed that DL once stood for DIN Lang (Deutsche Industrie Norm, Long), however is now the abbreviation for “Dimension Lengthwise” by ISO 269. (See C Series Envelope Formats)

This envelope size is essential when you’re looking to send correspondents to customers; maybe chase payments, advise them on policy changes and so on. Due to its wide open flap and lightweight properties, it’s clear to see why this is the most cost effective and user friendly envelope in which to enclose a letter. Our favourite is the featured 5 Star 90gsm Office DL Envelopes which is perfect for all office mail. Featuring:

·         Medium weight 90gsm

·         Envelopes suitable for all kinds of general correspondence and mailings

·         White with blue opaque interior for security

·         Gummed

·         Wallet style

·         Size: DL 110 x 220mm

·         Boxed 1000

·         Just £16.30 inc VAT!  (RRP £71.14!!)

We have plenty of cheap DL envelopes here at LA Office so why not browse through our online catalogue to find the ideal envelopes for your businesses needs.

Envelopes can be a tricky item to purchase when you have little knowledge of what the sizes mean. If you’ve been assigned the task of purchasing business envelopes to stock up for the year ahead, you could be out of your depth here! Ok, maybe I’m under estimating you, but I’m basing this theory on myself. Before I started work for LA Office I knew absolutely nothing about the names of the different sizes of envelopes and the different style closures, which would have made buying them online extremely difficult. Yes, I may have worked with them every day, but it’s not like their sizes are marked on them anywhere! The funny thing is though, is that it’s rather simple to remember once you’ve been told; in fact, if you know your paper sizes, then it’s a doddle!

Below is a chart which illustrates the envelopes and their sizes for quick reference. In basic, C4 envelopes are intended for use with A4 paper UNFOLDED. This is perfect when you are sending a document that mustn’t be creased. C5 envelopes are intended to be used with A5 paper UNFOLDED or with A4 paper FOLDED IN HALF ONCE. C6 envelopes are for use with A6 paper UNFOLDED, A5 paper FOLDED IN HALF ONCE, or A4 paper FOLDED TWISE INTO QUATERS. DL envelopes are one of the most popular envelope sizes in business and holds A4 paper FOLDED INTO THIRDS or A5 paper FOLDED IN HALF.

After choosing the correct size, you will then need to decide the style of envelope you are looking for. Wallet and banker envelopes have the opening flap placed on the long edge of the envelope which is what defines the envelope as a wallet or a banker. These are probably the most commonly used envelope styles. Pocket envelopes have their opening flap positioned on the short edge which is what defines the envelope as a pocket. There are other less commonly used envelope styles such as gusset envelopes which expand to hold their contents, or padded and protective envelopes which are reinforced with either board, foam or bubble wrap.

Your final decision is which type of seal would work best in your office (or home). For many the taste of a gummed envelope doesn’t put them off, nor does the risk of paper cuts to the tongue (ouch!). If this applies to you, then why pay the extra for a more ‘convenient’ seal? Alternatively, press and seal envelopes do not require any added moisture. To seal, simple apply the two glued flapped together. The last option is the peel and seal envelope which has a glued strip protected by a plastic strip. Simply fill the envelope, then peel back the plastic strip and close.  

Now you are equipped with the information you need, you will be able to make an informed decision, ordering the right envelopes for the job in hand. Remember, although our prices are already very low, if you buy in bulk (which is always useful with consistently used products such as envelopes) you will enjoy a further reduced price. Just ask for a quote!