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Envelope Production FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: How do you measure envelopes to provide specifications?
Q: How do I measure the position of a window in an envelope?
Q: Can you define the standard construction terminology for envelopes?
Q: Can you explain the terminology for the executive envelope?
Q: What are the different types of open side envelopes?
Q: What are the different formats of open end envelopes?

Q. How do you measure envelopes to provide specifications?
A. There are four key steps in determining the measurement of an envelope:
1. Always have seal flap pointing up
2. Measure smallest dimension first
3. Measure larger dimension second
4. The location of seal flap determines style

The Style can only be Open Side or Open End   top

Q. How do I measure the position of a window in an envelope?
A. There are five steps to determining the positioning and measurement of an envelope window:
1. Position seal flap at top. Ignore the printing on the envelope. (Many envelopes are loaded by inserting equipment from the bottom, so this is an important point.)
2. Measure the window height
3. Measure the window width
4. Measure the distance from left edge
5. Measure the distance from bottom edge


These four measurements listed out give you the windows positioning.   top

Q. Can you define the standard construction terminology for envelopes?
A. The diagram below indicates the meaning of key standard envelope terms.
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Q. Can you explain the terminology for the executive envelope?
A. The diagram below indicates the meaning of terms associated with the executive envelope.
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Q. What are the different types of open side envelopes?
A. There are two main types of open side envelopes:
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Q. What are the different formats of open end envelopes?
A. There are two main styles of open end envelopes:
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