Everything Envelopes - News, Tips and Advice from Express
Below you will find a useful series of guides, tips and information on envelope types and uses to get the very best from your products.
What is the true size of a C5 envelope?
What is the true size of a C5 envelope? - 14th Sep 2015
14th Sep 2015
There seems to be a lot of confusion over the actual size of a C5 envelope. This confusion is only increased by the use of such size formats as C5+, C5- and Oversize C5. So what are the real dimensions of our most popular envelope size? There is in fact only one true C5 size – 162mm x 229mm. Anything else is strictly speaking not...
Read MoreWhat is GSM and why is it important when buying envelopes?
What is GSM and why is it important when buying envelopes? - 11th Aug 2015
11th Aug 2015
What does GSM mean and what does it mean for your envelope buying? We have the complete GSM guide for you today! GSM is an acronym meaning ‘Grams per Square Metre’ So this translates into how much a single sheet of paper measuring 1m x 1m weighs. Effectively the higher the GSM number, the heavier the paper. What...
Read MoreColour Inspiration - What does a red envelope say about you or your brand?
Colour Inspiration - What does a red envelope say about you or your brand? - 14th Jun 2015
14th Jun 2015
If your brand is red, or you are choosing a red envelope for an invitation or special event, then you are in good company. The colour is globally one of our top two favourite colours and the most popular colour used on national flags around the world. Instantly recognisable companies such Coca Cola, Lego, Virgin and...
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