A-STYLE ENVELOPE - Announcement style, open side envelope with double side seam construction and a square flap. Available in six standard sizes and most often converted from text paper.
ABSORPTION - A property of paper; absorption is the ability of paper to take up liquids or vapors. This plays a key role in the quality of the bonding process of the adhesives used to manufacture an envelope, and in the storage process as the stored envelopes are subjected to humidity.
ADHESIVES - There aretwo main groups of adhesives used to manufacture an envelope. The first group consists of fastening agents used to bind the seams of the envelope together permanently. The second group includes the various sealing agents used to bind the seal flap to the back side of the envelope.
ADJUSTABLE DIE - Device designed to cut envelope blanks utilizing a system of movable blades. This is a cost effective way to produce small, odd-size runs where the only alternative is purchasing a new high die. Adjustable envelope die used to cut OECS or OSSS from pre-trimmed paper.
AIR MAIL ENVELOPE - A light-weight envelope with red and blue border and "Air Mail" printed on the face, specifically designed for keeping the cost of postage down by reducing the weight of the mailing.
ARTWORK - A general term used to describe photography, negatives, drawings, paintings, hand lettering, etc., prepared to illustrate printed matter.
