National Envelopes Go With The Grain

As the diagrams illustrate, envelope patterns can be die-cut with the grain or diagonal to the grain. We always recommend the best options to meet your requirements.

When we recommend straight-grain envelopes:

• Whenever aesthetics are important.
  
• Whenever the paper you've specified has a laid or a directional, textured finish that will
  accentuate the grain direction.
  
• Whenever the envelopes will be stored and not used immediately. Diagonal-grain envelopes tend to warp over time, and can cause significant problems for printers and for users of automated office equipment, especially laser printers.
  

When we recommend diagonal-grain envelopes:

• When you have specified a large quantity of envelopes that will be used immediately.
  
• When you are using a commodity-grade paper.
  
• When none of the above is important.