Types of Envelopes and Sizes

Good Morning!

Wow its going to be almost 90 degrees today in Greensboro. Kinda early for spring to be getting that hot already. Today I wanted to talk about Envelopes and different types and sizes.

There are usually 2 different types that are pretty common for invitations, reply cards, etc.

Type A is a square flap, Type Bar is a regular pointed flap. The type you choose is your preference. I personally like the A types for invitations. They just seem more formal. Even if your invite is not formal, it still looks great, especially if you print the return address on the flap.

Here is an example of an A-7 envelope:

Remember to place address or logos and or artwork 3/8th of an inch away from the edge. This is because when it is printed the press has to have room to grab the envelope, otherwise it may not print all of the image that you have placed on the envelope.

Here is an example of type Bar Envelopes:

See the difference in the flaps: Bar Envelopes and A envelopes come in many sizes, so I am going to list the sizes here. Just remember also when you design the card, invite, etc., be sure to make it at least 1/8th to 1/4 size smaller than the envelope. If you don't it will not fit the envelope.

Envelopes and Sizes:

A-2 (4 3/8 x 5 3/4) 4.375 x 5.75

A-6 (4 3/4 x 6 1/2) 4.75 x 6.5

A-7 (5 1/4 x 7 1/4) 5.25 x 7.25 (may require more postage)

A-8 (5 1/5 x 8 1/8) 5.5 x 8.125 (requires more postage)

A-9 (5 3/4 x 8 3/4) 5.75 x 8.75 (requires more postage)

A-10 (6 x 9 1/2) 6 x 9.5 (requires more postage)

4 Bar (3 5/8 x 5 1/8) 3.625 x 5.125

5 Bar (4 1/8 x 5 1/2) 4.125 x 5.5

5 1/2 Bar (4 3/8 x 5 3/4) 4.375 x 5.75

6 Bar (4 3/4 x 6 1/2) 4.75 x 6.5

Lee (5 1/4 x 7 1/4) 5.25 x 7.25 (may require more postage)

I am not sure why the Bar 7 envelope is called Lee, I will check on it and get back to you on that one. But if you already know the answer, please contact me and let me know, then I will post it on my blog!

Have a great Day and Week!

Nikki