Greetings Card Envelopes

Envelopes have dated back as far at 3200 BC, but they were not like the paper envelopes we have today. Back then they were being made from clay spheres and formed around financial tokens. Moving forward 5,200 years, we have many ranges of different sized and coloured envelopes.

In recent times, envelopes have many different applications. Business mailings, greetings card and padded envelopes are all firm favourites. Although emails have pretty much taken over from handwritten notes, greetings cards are still very popular. Especially in the United Kingdom, as we ranked the number one country in the world to send them.

The ranges of envelopes available have developed over the years. White window envelopes seem to be less popular, with companies opting to move their communications online. The ranges of greeting card envelopes is plenty with many different options available. Let’s take a look into some of the different options available, when it comes to greetings card envelopes.

White Envelopes

A popular, time-tested envelope, that has many different uses. From every day birthday cards to Christmas cards. These envelopes are available in many different weights of paper too. We’ll cover more about paper weights later.

Coloured Envelopes

What better way to make a statement than with a coloured envelope. Let’s take a look into some of the different colour options available.

• Sky Blue envelopes – A vivid colour that pops with vibrancy. This colour has a real feel of summer.
• Fuchsia envelopes – These envelopes make an impact. Their aim is to shock, and that they do!
• Black envelopes – A colour that is very much growing in popularity. Black gives a sense of style and sophistication. When applied to the right greeting card design, it can leave a meaningful statement.
• Ivory envelopes – A popular colour, especially for wedding invites and thank you notes. Ivory goes well with white card a whole range of different colour styles.
• Orange envelopes – Orange matches well with brown designs and can give a real autumn feel to the designs.

Square Envelopes

Available in many different sizes, square envelopes are becoming a go-to favourite in the crafting community. You will see that many of the standard size Christmas cards, are now in fact square. With the abundant choice of sizes, you will be sure to find a size for you.

• 130mm Square Envelopes – A popular size for the smaller sized square greeting cards. These envelopes are available in many different colours and weights. A popular use would be a birthday or Christening card.
• 155mm Square Envelopes – Another popular size and is our mid-sized square envelopes. Popular as Christmas cards, these envelopes are available in many different colours. For Christmas themed cards, the Crimson Red is very popular.
• 164mm Square Envelopes – A large sized square envelopes, matched for a more impactful greeting card. Also available in many different colours this range will have a hue that will suit any design.
• 220mm Square Envelopes – This range is the largest sized square envelope you will find. Available in a popular selection of colours, including white.

Different Weights of Paper

The standard weight of paper for greeting card envelopes is 100gsm. A quality paper that is not only budget friendly, but available in a wide range of colours. If you are looking for a higher sense of quality, then we have a range of 120gsm envelopes. Some designers like to use the 120gsm envelopes for their wedding invites.

Gummed Envelopes

This style of envelope is very popular for the use with greeting cards. They have the standard V shaped flap and use glue, that needs moisture applied, to seal.

Wallet Envelopes

If you want a hassle-free way of sealing your envelopes, then a wallet envelope is for you. They have a smaller flap than gummed envelopes and have a peel & seal strip to seal. Our range of wallet envelopes are all made from 120gsm paper, so they add an extra level of quality.

Envelope Sizes

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different envelope sizes to choose from. The standard sizes are C5, C6, C7, 130mm Square, 155mm Square. In recent years, 133mm x 184mm and 125mm x 175mm envelopes have proven popular amongst the crafting community. We have focused our ranges on the popular sizes, offering a wide range of colours & weights.

So if you are looking for envelopes for your greetings cards, we will have a solution for you. Take a look through our ranges. We offer free samples on any of our products, so you can get a feel for the quality and colour before you buy. What’s more, we also offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all orders, giving you that extra piece of mind.