There are many types of envelopes used for different purposes. Envelopes have been used since 3000-3500 BC and were originally made of clay. Modern paper envelopes emerged in 1845. Envelopes are classified by shape, size, and intended use. Some common types include announcement envelopes for invitations, baronial envelopes with pointed flaps, booklet envelopes with side flaps, window envelopes with address windows, clasp envelopes with metal closures, commercial flap envelopes for machine insertion, catalog envelopes that open from the end, ticket envelopes for event tickets, policy envelopes for business and personal use, square flap envelopes for cards, and wallet envelopes with

1. TYPES
OF
ENVELOPES

2. Envelopes
Envelopes are common packaging item used for flat items, or for the things which get fit into it.
Envelopes are in existence since 3000-3500 BC and are supposed to find first in Middle East;
earlier clay was used as envelopes to communicate with people. However from 1845 people
started using paper envelopes. For different uses envelopes are further classified into various
types which are as follows,
Announcement
How it Look Like?
Announcement envelopes are used for invitations, smaller brochures, booklets and
promotional pieces, as well as business stationery, for a unique, premium look. These types of
envelopes are also called A-type envelopes; these are available in various colors and sizes,
classified into four major type i.e.
 Commercial Announcement Envelope
 Social Announcement Envelope
 Traditional Announcement Envelope
 Contemporary Announcement Envelope

3. Baronial
How it Look Like?
Baronial envelopes are used for both social and commercial purposes. These types of envelopes
have a pointed flap and are available in verity of colors, textures and sizes for various uses.
Booklet
How it Look Like?
Booklet envelopes have the flap on the longer side of the envelope. This style is popular for
sending brochures, announcements, statements, photos, and other mailings that are usually
inserted without folding the contents.

4. Window
How it Look Like?
Window Envelopes are used for various personal and business purposes. As name suggests
window envelopes have an window to show address throw it, which eliminates the need to
mention address outside. Primarily it is used when sender want to assure the address of
receiver.
Clasp
How it Look Like?
Remittance envelopes are used by charities, billing agencies, schools, churches, mail order
companies, and by other businesses and organizations for ordering or remittance applications.
They provide a large printing surface for order blanks and other information required by the
sender. The envelope comes with a large wallet flap and has side seams.

5. Metal Clasp
How it Look Like?
Clasp envelopes are manufactured from heavy-duty kraft , rugged or manila stock. It is featured
with rust free metal clasps, strong reinforced holes, and gummed flaps. It provides a secure and
durable closure protecting the contents from accidental opening.
Commercial Flap
How it Look Like?
These envelopes are designed for machine insertion making them an ideal and efficient choice for direct
mail, invoices, checks and statements. Commercial envelopes are also often used for letterhead and
personal correspondence. They open along the top and have diagonal seams.

6. Catalog
How it Look Like?
Catalog envelopes are also known as open end envelopes. These types of envelopes are available in
various standard and custom/bespoke sizes.
Ticket
How it Look Like?
Ticket envelopes are used for holding tickets for all types of events, such as theatre, cinema, plays,
school events, concerts, lectures or any ticket you can buy.

7. Policy
How it Look Like?
Policy envelopes are widely used for both business and personal purposes; these are easily
available in various sizes and colors. Primary use of these types of envelopes was for sending
policies.
Square Flap
How it Look Like?
Square flap are used for invitations, announcements, photos, and greeting cards. Square flap
envelopes are constructed with an elegant and distinctive square flap.

8. Wallet
How it Look Like?
The wallet envelope normally has a trapezium shaped flap which is suitable for automatic
mailing machines and can come in straight or slightly curved variations.
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