C4 Envelopes (A4)

More About C4 Envelopes (A4)

C4 envelopes are one of the most commonly used envelopes for private and professional mailing purposes within the UK. The main reasons for such popularity of C4 envelopes are their dimensions - 12.8 x 9.0 in (or 324 x 229 mm) which makes it possible to post documents that are A4 in size.

What to look at when shopping for C4 Envelopes?

First you might look at C4 envelopes styles as they are available in 3 different options:

• Pocket C4 Envelopes – this definitely the most popular type of C4 envelopes. Pocket style C4 envelopes have the opening flap situated on the shorter edge of the envelope. Pocket C4 envelopes are suitable for most everyday mailing needs for home and office needs.

• Wallet C4 Envelopes – these C4 envelopes are less popular but are great for mailing materials and documents which are presented in landscape page layout as the opening flap is placed one longer edge of a C4 envelope.

• Gusset C4 Envelopes – if you are looking to mail bulky contents, gusset C4 envelopes are the best option as their expanding bottom allows inserting thicker items such as catalogues, books or sets of files.

Another feature that might be important when looking to get C4 envelopes is the seal type. C4 envelopes are also available in 3 sealing methods:

• Peel and Seal C4 Envelopes – the name pretty much describes the type of sealing used in such C4 envelopes as the adhesive on the flap is protected by a plastic film strip that needs to be removed to uncover the adhesive layer that you press against the envelope. This is the strongest sealing type that you can get in C4 envelopes. Peel and seal C4 envelopes have also a very long shelf life.

• Press Seal C4 Envelopes – these C4 envelopes have a latex strip on both flaps which creates a strong sealing when the 2 flaps are pressed together. Since the adhesive in press seal C4 envelopes isn’t protected their shelf life is around 12 months.

• Gummed C4 Envelopes – this the old fashioned type sealing method which requires moistening the adhesive that is one the flap of the envelopes in order to seal the envelopes. The biggest advantage of gummed C4 envelopes is their extensive shelf life – if stored properly, gummed C4 envelopes can last for years.

C4 envelopes are available in both plain and windowed options and when it comes to colour options you can get white or brown C4 envelopes.

The range of C4 envelopes on huntoffice.co.uk includes products from New Guardian, Plus Fabric, Basildon Bond and the economy brand - 5 Star.