Mohawk Envelopes Brochures by Print by Premier

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envelopes MOHAWK ENVELOPES

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes for commercial and digital printing. Signature brands include Mohawk Superfine,® Strathmore,® Inxwell,® and proprietary i-Tone® for HP Indigo. Mohawk papers are chosen for commercial printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail. Products and samples are available through leading paper distributors and at mohawkpaperstore.com. The company is leveraging connections in the digital, design and photo space to develop new tech offerings: Mohawk Maestro, a software solution for professional photographers and labs; Pinhole Press is a new consumer-facing photo brand; Felt and Wire Shop is an on-line marketplace for social stationery, posters, and prints. This third-generation, family-owned business and certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise is constantly renewing its commitment to environmental stewardship. As the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with windpower renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production, its portfolio of recycled papers certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) standards, continues to grow along with the rest of the company. FSC certification ensures responsible use of forest resources. ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C. SW-COC-000668, FSC C002350

New from Mohawk Fine Papers Superfine Baronial and Square Envelopes Opaque Machine-Insertable Envelopes Mohawk Black Vellum Envelopes

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. 465 Saratoga Street Cohoes, New York 12047 1 800 the mill www.mohawkpaper.com May 2011

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Search by grade for real time availability at mohawkpaperstore.com. For a complete envelope stock guide visit mohawkpaper.com/envelopes. Mohawk Fine Papers offers the world’s largest collection of premium papers and envelopes with superior environmental attributes. Within the line, you can find beautiful papers made with 100% postconsumer waste fiber, FSC-certified® papers, Green Seal-certified papers, carbon-neutral papers, and process-chlorine free papers in a variety of shades, textures, and price points. In addition, the electricity used to manufacture all papers made and marketed by Mohawk is matched by Green-e certified windpower RECs. Ask your salesperson for a swatchbook, or go to mohawkpaperstore.com and try our new paper selection tools to help hone in on exactly the right paper for your project. Then come back here to find the perfect complementary envelope.

production Covers Mohawk Superfine, Smooth, Ultrawhite 100dtc/270 gsm. Printed four-color process, match blue, match yellow, with spot dull varnish. UV inks.

Beckett Cambric . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Beckett Concept. . . . . . . . . . . 4 Beckett Enhance. . . . . . . . . . . 4 Beckett Expression . . . . . . . . . 5 Beckett Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mohawk Black Vellum . . . . . . . 7 Mohawk BriteHue . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mohawk Carnival . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mohawk Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mohawk Navajo . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mohawk Opaque . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mohawk Options . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mohawk Pegasus . . . . . . . . . 15 Mohawk Skytone . . . . . . . . . 16 Mohawk Solutions. . . . . . . . . 17 Mohawk Superfine . . . . . . . . 20 Mohawk Ultrafelt . . . . . . . . . 21 Mohawk Via . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Strathmore Bond . . . . . . . . . 24 Strathmore Elements . . . . . . 24 Strathmore Grandee . . . . . . . 26 Strathmore Pastelle . . . . . . . 26 Strathmore Pure Cotton . . . . 27 Strathmore Script . . . . . . . . . 28

Strathmore Writing . . . . . . . . 30 Envelope resources. . . . . . . . 31 Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . 43 Mohawk packaging . . . . . . . . 48

Text Mohawk Superfine, Smooth, Ultrawhite 100t/148 gsm. Printed four-color process, match blue, with spot dull varnish. UV inks. Font Corporate S

credits Design: Aurora Design, Niskayuna, NY Cover Photography: Mark McCarty, Cropseyville, NY Text Photography: Felix Photography, Troy, NY Printing: Geographics, Atlanta, GA SW-COC-002389 Beckett,® Beckett Cambric,® Beckett Expression,® Beckett Ridge,® BriteHue,TM Carnival,® Concept,® Enhance,® Grandee,® i-Tone,TM Mohawk,® Mohawk Superfine,® Mohawk Opaque,TM Mohawk Loop,® Navajo,® Options,® Pastelle,® Pegasus,® Skytone,® Solutions,® Strathmore,® Strathmore Bond,® Strathmore Writing,® Strathmore Elements,® Strathmore Pure Cotton,TM Strathmore Script,TM Strathmore Writing Cover Bristol,TM Synergy,® Ultrafelt,® Via,® Via Felt,TM Via Satin,TM Via Smooth,TM Via Vellum,TM Via Linen,TM Via Laid,TM Via 25% Cotton,TM and the corporate logo are proprietary trademarks of Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.

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The Mohawk papers you love, in the distinctive patterns, textures, and shades you love, now available as premium envelopes directly from Mohawk. Mohawk brings the technical know-how, customer service and distribution acumen you expect to a new realm of the industry.

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Mohawk Fine Papers offers an extensive collection of premium envelopes available for immediate shipment. It’s now easier than ever to find paper with matching envelopes to fit any need—from Strathmore Pure Cotton for the most elegant stationery, to environmentally preferable Mohawk Loop, to BriteHue Ultra Pink for a fun and economical mailer. Over 1,400 envelope items are stocked in Mohawk’s four regional distribution centers providing next-day delivery to most areas of the country through our merchant partners. Designers, printers, and end users can select from Mohawk’s diverse palette of rich colors, fibered shades, and distinctive textures in the most popular sizes—including #10, monarch, #9, 6.75, A2, A6, A7, A8, A10, and 9 x 12 booklets. Non-stocked envelopes are available for converting and shipment within very competitive lead times. Custom envelopes can be manufactured from any Mohawk paper, in any standard or special size. Or for the ultimate expression of your brand, order your own unique shade of paper. Mohawk’s stateof-the-art custom color system makes color matching efficient, affordable, faster, and with lower minimums than ever before. Contact your Mohawk merchant or Mohawk representative for more information or visit mohawkpaper.com/envelopes.

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Beckett Cambric Delicately embossed linen finish with an energized palette, and subtle fibered shades. FSC certified. 30% and 100% pcw choices. Made carbon neutral. > commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in 70 and 80 text

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text

Linen Platinum White Arctic White Colonial White 100% PC White Azure Blue Heather Cameo Cream Heather Frost Green Heather India Mahogany Palmetto White Heather

stocked items 3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Beckett Concept Luxurious vellum finish with an environmentally inspired palette. FSC-certified and made carbon neutral. 100% pcw choices. > commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in 70 text

A10

9.5 booklet 9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text

Vellum Radiance Candlelight Desert Haze Glacier Glacier Mist Sage Grass Sand Stone Sea Spray

Beckett Enhance Unique embossed silk texture provides even-sided tactile appeal. Stocked in a variety of whites. FSC-certified and made carbon neutral. 30% pcw Cameo. > commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in 70 and 80 text

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text (White in text only)

Silk Arctic White Colonial White

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com.

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Beckett Expression Super smooth surface. Features superior print quality, a beautiful pastel palette and a flawless environmental pedigree. FSC-certified and made carbon neutral. 30% pcw choices. > commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in 70 text

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text (Aster, Chamomile, and Eucalyptus are 70 text only)

Super Smooth Radiance Iceberg Snow Lunar Candlelight Alabaster Aster Chamomile Eucalyptus Grain Lotus Prairie

Beckett Ridge Distinctive, deeply embossed linear pattern. FSC-certified and made carbon neutral.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 80 text

Ridge Arctic

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Mohawk has over 1,300 envelope items (85 million envelopes) in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Save time and money by using standard sizes. For best results, the envelope should be at least .25 inches longer than the longest insert. Recommended clearance from top to bottom is no less than .25 inches. See page 33 for handy envelope and enclosure size charts.

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Mohawk Black Vellum Deep Black vellum envelopes in a full range of sizes including #10 policy and 6.5 square. 30% pcw.

6.5 square

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 policy

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 70 text

Vellum Black

Mohawk BriteHue Fluorescent day-glo colors that demand immediate attention. 30% pcw choices.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 60 text

Vellum Blue Gold Green Lime Green Meadow Green Orange Red Sea Blue Sun Yellow Ultra Fuchsia Ultra Grape Ultra Lava Ultra Lemon Ultra Lime Ultra Orange Ultra Pink Violet Yellow

stocked items 3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com. Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Mohawk Carnival Quintessential colors and finishes make Carnival ideal for every job. A comprehensive collection of rich colors and white shades for demanding print projects. 30% pcw (except Stellar White and Porcelain). > linen and smooth commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights > linen, smooth, and vellum #10 envelopes in writing and text weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> felt text weights only

Felt White Soft White Ivory

Groove Stellar White White

Linen Stellar White White Soft White Ivory

Smooth Stellar White White Ivory Porcelain

Vellum Stellar White White Soft White Ivory Blue Carton Coco Land Moss New Black Pine Red Sky Yellow

Vertical Stellar White Ivory stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com

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Mohawk Loop The broadest array of high postconsumer waste fiber papers in the industry. Diverse and beautiful with exceptional print performance. FSC-certified and made carbon neutral. 100%, 50%, and 30% pcw choices. > commercial envelopes in writing weights > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights > #10 envelopes in writing and text weights > 25% cotton items in 20 and 24 writing weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> antique vellum and feltmark in 80 text

Antique Vellum Birch Black Chalk Chili Coco Cypress Fossil Husk Iris Jute Kraft Mango Milkweed Snow Straw Thai Gold Urban Gray

Feltmark Pure White White Black Chili Coco Cypress Ginger Granite Gypsum Iris Ivory Mango Natural Pumice Sage Sandstone Talc Urban Gray continued

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Mohawk Loop

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

continued

Inxwell Super Smooth Eco White Eco Cream

Inxwell Vellum Eco White Eco Cream

Inxwell Vertical Eco White Eco Cream

Laid Pure White White Gray Ivory Natural Restful Blue

Linen Pure White White Citrus Green Gray Ivory Natural Restful Blue continued

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com.

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Mohawk Loop

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

continued

Smooth Pure White White Birch Chili Citrus Green Cypress Ginger Granite Gray Gypsum Ivory Mango Milkweed Pumice Restful Blue Rose Quartz Sage Sandstone Snow Talc Thai Gold

25% Cotton Light Cockle Pure White White Natural

25% Cotton Smooth Pure White White

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Mohawk Navajo The brightest, smoothest uncoated paper available made with Mohawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proprietary Inxwell process. 20% pcw. > commercial envelopes in writing weights > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text weights

Smooth Brilliant White

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Venture beyond white wove envelopes. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier than ever to get Mohawk Loop Chili A2s or BriteHue Yellow booklets. Just visit mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for envelope templates, a complete envelope stock guide, or to order envelopes by the 10-pack, box, and carton.

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Mohawk Opaque Available in smooth and vellum finishes, this reliable press performer balances cost, and new 96-bright visual appeal. 10% pcw.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 60 and 70 text

Smooth White Cream

Vellum White

Mohawk Opaque machine insertable Mohawk Opaque machine-insertable envelopes feature tradition A-style flaps with the insertability features of a booklet style envelope. > unique A-style square flap

A10 insertable

A9 insertable

A8 insertable

A7 insertable

A6 insertable

A2 insertable

> Opaque Vellum White 70 text

Vellum White We cannot guarantee that our envelopes will work on a specific inserter due to the number and variety of different inserters on the market. We suggest that you request samples for testing.

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com

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Mohawk Options The look and feel of traditional uncoated papers with Mohawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proprietary Inxwell process for unusually high ink holdout and exceptional opacity. FSC-certified with 100% pcw choices.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 70 text

Smooth Crystal White True White 96 100% PC White Bright White Marble White Warm White 100% PC Cool White 100% PC Cream White

Vellum Crystal White True White 96 100% PC White

Mohawk Pegasus Elegant collection of premium writing and text including Midnight Black, in smooth and vellum finishes. 30% pcw choices. > 70 text

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> smooth #10 envelopes in 24 writing

Smooth Brilliant White Museum White

Vellum Brilliant White Midnight Black

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Mohawk Skytone Evoking the feel of authentic parchment with a robust color palette. FSC-certified and 30% pcw.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 60 text

Vellum New White Aged Brown Natural Natural Cream New Bluestone New Champagne New Pink Ice New Smoke Gray Pewter Sagebrush Spring Green

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com

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Mohawk Solutions Value-priced writing and text in a full range of finishes and shades including whites, pale neutrals, and fibers. FSC-certified with 100% and 30% pcw choices. > commercial envelopes in writing weights > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text weights

Feltweave Carrara White White Recycled White Soft White Blue Ice Gray Ivory Natural

Linen Carrara White White Recycled White Soft White Ash Blue Ice Gray Ivory Natural

Smooth Carrara White White Recycled White Soft White Ash Blue Ice Flannel Gray Ivory Lambswool Miranda Natural Parchment Pepper continued

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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The look, feel, and color of an envelope can improve response rates, present a particular image, or evoke a desired emotion. When designing an envelope consider the printing process, color, texture, recycled content, and paper weight to eliminate showthrough and minimize mailing costs, budget, deadline, and if the perception of quality is important to the intended audience.

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Mohawk Solutions

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

continued

Super Smooth Carrara White Recycled White Soft White

Vellum Carrara White White Recycled White Natural

25% Cotton Cockle White

25% Cotton Vellum White

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Mohawk Superfine Refined text and cover paper. The first choice for prestigious communications. Three perfectly tuned white shades and a comprehensive selection of weights. FSC certified. > commercial envelopes in writing weights > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> #10 envelopes in writing and text weights

Eggshell Ultrawhite White Softwhite

Smooth Ultrawhite White Softwhite

NEW Mohawk Superfine products Legendary Mohawk Superfine is now stocked in an even wider range of envelope sizes--including twelve popular baronial and square envelopes, and foil-lined A-style announcements > Ultrawhite Smooth text weight

Smooth Ultrawhite

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com

8.5 square

7.5 square

6.5 square

6 square

5.5 square

lee

6 baronial

5.5 baronial

4 baronial

A7 red foil lined

A7 silver foil lined

A7 gold foil lined

A6 red foil lined

A6 silver foil lined

A6 gold foil lined

> six foil-lined choices

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Mohawk Ultrafelt Even-sided premium felt finish available with a broad, feathery deckle-edge. 30% pcw. > 80 text

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> deckle edge on #10 square flap and announcements

Premium Felt Cool White Softwhite Warm White Dove Gray

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Mohawk Via An economical portfolio of popular finishesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;smooth, linen, felt, vellum, satin, laid, and 25% cottonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and a fresh color palette. FSC-certified 100% PC Cool White. 30% pcw choices. > commercial envelopes in writing weights > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights > #10 envelopes in writing and text weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 25% cotton items in 24 writing

Felt Pure White Bright White Cool White 100% PC Cool White Cream White Warm White Ivory Natural

Laid Pure White Bright White Ivory Light Blue Light Gray Natural

Linen Pure White Bright White 100% PC Cool White Ivory Light Blue Light Gray Natural Soft Cream Sunflower

Satin Pure White Blue White Bright White Radiant White Cream White Warm White continued

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com

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Mohawk Via

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

continued

Smooth Pure White Bright White Bright White Fiber 100% PC Cool White Warm White Ivory Light Blue Light Blue Fiber Light Gray Light Green Light Pink Natural Natural Fiber Powder Blue Willow

Vellum Pure White Bright White Radiant White Cool White Cream White Warm White Flax Ivory Jute Kraft Marigold Periwinkle Sunflower Tan Willow

25% Cotton Light Cockle Bright White

25% Cotton Smooth Bright White Natural

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Strathmore Bond

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

The industry standard for 25% cotton bond for business and personal correspondence. Fluorescent White 24 writing.

Wove Fluorescent White

Strathmore Elements Innovative super smooth paper in three solid whites and a unique linear pattern. 20% pcw choices.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 70 text

Lines Ultimate White Bright White Soft White

Solids Ultimate White Bright White Soft White

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Mohawk now converts custom envelopes. When having an envelope quoted, remember to specify paper grade, finish, shade, basis weight, size, delivery date, quantity, packaging requirements, and any special requests such as window placements, non-standard glue placement, flap style, seam style, or return address printing and placement.

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Strathmore Grandee Quintessential richly textured authentic felt finish with a dandy roll pattern. 20% pcw choices.

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> 80 text

Felt True White Bright White White Black Ivory Natural Smoke Gray

Strathmore Pastelle Subtle felt finish with a deckle edge in three whites. Especially suited for social correspondence, invitations, and high-end communications. > 80 text > deckle-edge on square flaps and A size envelopes

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch square

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> square flap monarch envelopes

Felt Bright White Fluorescent White Natural White

stocked items

3-10 day turn around check availability at mohawkpaperstore.com

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Strathmore Pure Cotton Premium correspondence paper with 100% cotton fiber in a luxurious wove finish. The elegant choice for executive stationery with authoritative crispness and unparalleled strength and permanence. Made carbon neutral. > 24 writing

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch square/commercial

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> commercial and square flap monarch envelopes

Wove Ultimate White Bright White Soft White Natural White

Additional items can be special ordered. Contact your merchant or 1 800 the mill for details. See mohawkpaper.com/envelopes for information and a complete envelope stock guide.

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Strathmore Script With a beautiful palette of soft, contemporary colors, and pinstripe and pinstripe laid options, Strathmore Script is informal and upscale. Available with, or without, a watermark. FSC-certified 100% pcw choices. Made carbon neutral. > commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights > #10 envelopes in writing and text weights

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> select pinstripe small announcement envelopes in 24 writing

Pinstripe Ultimate White Bright White Soft White Natural White

Pinstripe Laid Ultimate White Bright White Blue Heather Green Heather Natural White Soft Aqua White Heather 100% PC Cream White 100% PC White

Smooth Platinum White Ultimate White Bright White Soft White Blue Heather Natural White Soft Aqua Soft Cream 100% PC Cream White 100% PC White

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The Domestic Mail Manual provides a comprehensive list of business mailing requirements including bar coding, graphic restrictions, acceptable areas to place the address, and mandatory unprinted zones. Order the manual or view the latest envelope design requirements online at usps.com.

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Strathmore Writing The first choice for business correspondence. Strathmore Writing with 25% cotton has a crisp, formal feel and is available in laid and wove finishes. Available with, or without, a watermark. 30% pcw choices, and made carbon neutral. > commercial envelopes in 24 writing > announcement and booklet envelopes in text weights > #10 envelopes in writing and text weights > select pinstripe small announcement envelopes in 24 writing > monarch envelopes available with commercial and square flap

9.5 booklet

A10

6.75

9 commercial flap

monarch

10 window

10 pressure-sensitive seal

10 square flap

10 commercial flap

> new pressure-sensitive seal #10 envelopes

Laid Ultimate White Bright White Soft White Ivory Natural White Soft Blue Soft Gray

Wove Platinum White Ultimate White Pearl White Bright White Recycled Bright White Soft White Bright White Blend Ivory Natural White Natural White Blend Soft Blue Soft Gray Soft White Blend

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Anatomy of an envelope Envelopes can be manufactured in an almost endless number of sizes and shapes. It is important to specify how the envelope should open for aesthetic reasons as well as for functional considerations. Some constructions are suitable for laser and machine inserting applications; others should be tested first. Almost all envelopes stem from two basic constructions: they are either open side or open end. Open end envelopes have the opening and seal flap on the short dimension. Open end envelopes are well-suited to hand insertion applications. Larger, open end envelopes are also called catalog envelopes. Open side envelopes have the opening and seal flap on the long dimension. Open side envelopes are ideal for automatic insertion applications and wellsuited for hand insertion applications, as well. When machine inserting envelope contents it is critical that you choose an envelope that is compatible with the inserting equipment that will be used. Each inserting machine manufacturer provides specifications for the style and type of envelope which will perform well on their equipment. We recommend contacting your preferred mail house prior to ordering your envelopes to determine whether the contents of your envelope are compatible with their inserting machinery.

OPEN SIDE

OPEN END

How to measure an envelope > always measure an envelope with the flap side up > envelope size is always stated in inches with the shortest dimension first > the overall size is measured from the top fold to the bottom fold and from one side fold to the other > flap width is measured from the top fold score line to the tip of the flap > seal gum is measured from the top of the seal flap to where the gum line stops > throat depth is measured from the top fold score line to the lowest point on the bottom flap > side flap is measured from the side fold to its farthest point at the envelope center.

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Envelope construction SEAL GUM SEAL FLAP THROAT SHOULDER

SIDE FLAP FRONT OR FACE BOTTOM FLAP

Seam styles

SIDE SEAMS

SINGLE SIDE SEAM

SIDE SEAMS

DIAGONAL SEAMS CENTER SEAM

Flap styles

COMMERCIAL POINTED

WALLET SQUARE

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Commercial flap For a variety of business and personal correspondence, including invoices, statements, stationery, and direct mailings. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

6.25 6.75 8.625 7 7.75 monarch 9 10 11 12 14

3.5 x 6 3.625 x 6.5 3.625 x 8.625 3.75 x 6.75 3.875 x 7.5 3.875 x 7.5 3.875 x 8.875 4.125 x 9.5 4.5 x 10.375 4.75 x 11 5 x 11.5

3.25 x 5.75 3.5 x 6.25 3.5 x 8.325 3.5 x 6.5 3.75 x 7.25 3.75 x 7.25 3.75 x 8.625 4 x 9.25 4.25 x 10.125 4.5 x 10.75 4.75 x 11.25

6.75 COMMERCIAL FLAP

10 COMMERCIAL FLAP

MONARCH COMMERCIAL FLAP

9 COMMERCIAL FLAP

10 COMMERCIAL FLAP/WINDOW

Square flap Contemporary flap style that adds a touch of elegance to any business correspondence. Particularly popular as part of an executive stationery suite. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

monarch 9 10

3.875 x 7.5 3.875 x 8.875 4.125 x 9.5

3.75 x 7.25 3.75 x 8.625 4 x 9.25

MONARCH SQUARE FLAP

10 SQUARE FLAP

Policy Center seam with open end construction. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

4.125 x 9.5

4 x 9.25

10 POLICY

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A-style announcement For invitations, notecards, small booklets, and promotional pieces and, more recently, for distinctive business stationery. This style envelope is enhanced by the use of text paper. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

A2 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10

4.375 x 5.75 4.75 x 6.5 5.25 x 7.25 5.5 x 8.125 5.75 x 8.75 6 x 9.5

4.25 x 5.5 4.625 x 6.25 5.125 x 7 5.375 x 7.875 5.625 x 8.625 5.875 x 9.25

A10

Machine Insertable Traditional A-style envelope with the machine insertability features of a booklet style envelope. For bulk mail and direct marketing campaigns. We cannot guarantee that our envelopes will work on a specific inserter due to the number and variety of different inserters on the market. We suggest that you request samples for testing. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

A2 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10

4.375 x 5.75 4.75 x 6.5 5.25 x 7.25 5.5 x 8.125 5.75 x 8.75 6 x 9.5

4.25 x 5.5 4.625 x 6.25 5.125 x 7 5.375 x 7.875 5.625 x 8.625 5.875 x 9.25

A10

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Baronial announcement Deep pointed flap used for formal announcements and invitations. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

4 5 5.5 6 lee

3.625 x 5.125 4.125 x 5.625 4.375 x 5.75 4.75 x 6.5 5.25 x 7.25

3.5 x 4.875 4 x 5.25 4.25 x 5.5 4.625 x 6.25 5.125 x 7

4 BARONIAL 5 BARONIAL

5.5 BARONIAL

6 BARONIAL LEE

Announcement size comparison A2 = 5.5 baronial A6 = 6 baronial A7 = lee

Booklet For annual reports, brochures, sales literature, and a variety of printed material. Can be used in volume mailings processed by inserting and sealing equipment. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

3 4.5 5 6 6.5 6.625 6.75 7.25 7.5 9 9.5 10 13

4.75 x 6.5 5.5 x 7.5 5.5 x 8.125 5.75 x 8.875 6x9 6 x 9.5 6.5 x 9.5 7 x 10 7.5 x 10.5 8.75 x 11.5 9 x 12 9.5 x 12.625 10 x 13

4.5 x 6 5.25 x 7 5.25 x 7.625 5.5 x 8.325 5.75 x 8.5 5.75 x 9 6.25 x 9 6.75 x 9.5 7.25 x 10 8.5 x 11 8.75 x 11.5 9.25 x 12.125 9.75 x 12.5

9.5 BOOKLET

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Square Square flap and side seam construction for printing uninterrupted by seams. Requires a surcharge for mailing. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 13.5

5x5 5.5 x 5.5 6x6 6.5 x 6.5 7x7 7.5 x 7.5 8x8 8.5 x 8.5 9x9 9.5 x 9.5 13.5 x 13.5

4.75 x 4.75 5.25 x 5.25 5.75 x 5.75 6.25 x 6.25 6.75 x 6.75 7.25 x 7.25 7.75 x 7.75 8.25 x 8.25 8.75 x 8.75 9.25 x 9.25 13.25 x 13.25

5 SQUARE 5.5 SQUARE 6 SQUARE

6.5 SQUARE 7.5 SQUARE 8.5 SQUARE

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Catalog For large document mailings including magazine, catalogs, sales literature, and annual reports. The heavily gummed flap offers protection for heavy enclosures. Catalogs, in most cases, cannot be processed through inserting or laser printing equipment. ENVELOPE

SIZE

ENCLOSURE

10 policy 1 catalog 6 catalog 10.5 catalog 13.5 catalog 15.5 catalog

4.125 x 9.5 6x9 7.5 x 10.5 9 x 12 10 x 13 12 x 15.5

3.875 x 9 5.75 x 8.5 7.25 x 10 8.75 x 11.5 9.75 x 12.5 11.75 x 15

10 POLICY

10.5 CATALOG

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Window envelopes When referring to horizontal window dimensions, always state the height first, then the length. When measuring for window position, ensure that the envelope flap is at the top of the envelope. The window is placed horizontal to the flap unless specified otherwise. The window position from the left and bottom of the envelope must be provided. When ordering window envelopes be sure to specify size, position, patch material, and shape of window. The standard style window is an 1.125 x 4.5 rectangle with rounded corners. Other variations include oval, pistol grip and rounded. To ensure an accurate quote on a special window, it is advisable to fax a drawing to customer service. Custom window shapes can be made in any shape and size.

Window materials Mohawk stocks a standard .00125â&#x20AC;? matte poly window film with excellent low dust, low scratch characteristics. Special window materials available upon request.

Poly The most popular and inexpensive patching material, slightly opaque in appearance. Resistant to humidity, will melt in the thermographic process.

Clear Completely transparent, but cannot withstand the heat of the thermographic process.

Open face or open panel This type of window has no patch material added.

Special Environmental window materials available by special order.

Window size and placement ENVELOPE

WINDOW SIZE

FROM LEFT

FROM BOTTOM

6.75 7 7.75 8.625 9 10 11 12 14

1.125 x 4.5 1.125 x 4.5 1.125 x 4.5 1x4 1.125 x 4.5 1.125 x 4.5 1.125 x 4.5 1.125 x 4.5 1.125 x 4.5

.875 .875 .875 1 .875 .875 .875 .875 .875

.5 .5 .5 .75 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5

LEFT BOTTOM

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United States Postal Service guidelines The United States Postal Service (USPS) establishes regulations for the mailing of business and personal correspondence. The Domestic Mail Manual provides a list of requirements with which business mailings must comply for many types of mailings, and when applying for a postage discount. These requirements determine (among other things) acceptable envelope sizes, position and sequence of address lines, graphic restrictions, and mandatory clear zones. It is updated monthly online at www.usps.com. This template is a convenient guide to the proper ratio of a mail pieceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s length to height. It shows the minimum size of an acceptable mailing piece and the dimensions that are subject to a surcharge for first- or third-class pieces weighing up to one ounce. The USPS requires a height-to-length ratio to fall between 1-1.3 and 1 to 2.5. Mailing pieces that are outside these ratios will be subject to a surcharge. On this template, an in-standard envelope will have an upper right corner that falls within the shaded area. To avoid a surcharge your envelope must be a minimum of 3.5 x 5 and a maximum of 6.125 x 11.5 inches. The maximum thickness is .25 inches. Effective May 2011. Check upsp.com for the latest guidelines.

TOO TALL (SUBJECT TO SURCHARGE)

TOO WIDE (SUBJECT TO SURCHARGE)

WITHIN RATIO

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Envelope mailability template To avoid a surcharge your envelope must be a minimum of 3.5 x 5 and a maximum of 6.125 x 11.5 inches. The maximum thickness is .25 inches. The aspect ratio of the mailing piece (length divided by height) must fall between 1.3 to 1 and 2.5 to 1. For example, a #10 envelope is 4.125 x 9.5 inches. The aspect ration is 2 to 3 so the envelope is mailable.

Template shows minimum and maximum sizes and aspect ratios.

MINIMUM 3.5 INCHES

MAXIMUM 6.125 INCHES

If mailing piece does not touch or extend past both of these lines, it is nonmailable.

Place lower left corner at outer edges

MINIMUM 5 INCHES MAXIMUM 11.5 INCHES

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The tip of the upper right corner of the mailing piece must touch the shaded area to be standard. Nonstandard sizes are subject to surcharge.

MAXIMUM .25 INCHES

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Envelope printing There are two common methods for printing envelopesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;offset lithography and flexographic printing. Offset lithography offers the highest quality of envelope printing. It produces a clear, well-defined image area and provides excellent ink coverage. It is effective on many different paper surfaces from smooth and vellum to laid and felt. Offset printing can be done before or after folding. After-fold envelopes are printed upon completion of the folding process. Conversion envelopes are pre-printed on folio sized sheets which are then converted into envelopes. Flexographic printing is done from plates on which the image to be printed is raised above the non-printing surface. Ink is applied to the raised surface while the surrounding areas are lower and do not receive ink. The inked image is then pressed directly onto the paper. High-speed flexography equipment uses water based inks for fast drying on the folding machine. Envelopes can be printed prior to being run through the folding machine (before fold) or in-line on the folding machine.

Security tints Inside solid or patterned security tints are a popular method for adding privacy to check envelopes and other mail. There are many standard tint patterns available. In place of generic tints, customized tints can also be designed. These can include logos or messages that show through a window. Remember that full coverage of darker ink colors may show through the envelope paper, detracting from the envelopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance. Patterned security tints are available upon request.

CONFETTI

LINEN

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Glossary of envelope terms Air Mail Envelope A light-weight envelope with red and blue border and Air Mail printed on the face and designed to keep the weight down for postage savings. A-style Envelope Announcement style, open side envelope with double side seam construction and a square flap. Back Gum Also referred to as seam gum. The adhesive used to seal the seam on the back of the envelope. Banding A counting method in which a paper band is placed around a specific number of envelopes. Most commonly used for greeting card envelopes. Bankers Flap A rectangular seal flap with rounded corners. Also known as a wallet flap. Baronial Mostly used for announcements and greeting cards, this envelope style has a large pointed flap and diagonal seams. Basis Weight Weighing 500 sheets of any grade of paper in its standard basic size will determine its basis weight. In other words, 500 sheets of 17 x 22 24-pound bond will weigh 24 pounds. The standard basic size for writing papers is 17 x 22, text is 25 x 38, and cover is 20 x 26. Bleed When the printed image extends beyond the fold of an envelope or off the edge of an envelope blank Booklet Envelope An open sided envelope which seals on the long side.

Catalog Envelope An open end, center seam envelope with the seal flap on the short end. Center Seam The permanent seam that joins the two side flaps together at the center of the envelope. Closures The method of securing the seal flap to the back of the envelope such as seal gum, stringand-button, metal clasp. Coin Envelope A small open end envelope used for small items such as coins, jewelry or parts. Commercial Style Open side envelope with diagonal or double side seam with a commercial style flap. Commodity Envelope Mass produced, value priced, standard sized envelopes made from white wove or brown kraft paper. Converting The process of manufacturing an envelope from parent-sized sheets of paper. Corner Card The printed return address in upper left hand corner. Deckle Edge The unfinished rough edge on hand-made and machinemade papers used to decorate the flap of an envelope. Diagonal Grain Cutting The grain of the paper runs diagonally across the face of the envelope, corner to corner. Also known as cross grain or random cutting. Diagonal Seam A seam running diagonally from the bottom fold upward toward the throat of the envelope.

Bottom Flap That portion of the envelope folded up and sealed along Die In envelope making, the term referring to the metal form the edges of the side flaps to form used to cut envelope blanks or the pocket. a window opening. Bang Tail An open side envelope Die Cut The process of cutting with a perforated tail of paper envelope blanks utilizing a die. attached to the backflap. Business Reply Envelope (BRE) A pre-addressed envelope with a first class permit and return address in which the original sender pays for its return. Business Return Envelope An envelope with a pre-printed return address but no postage.

Document Envelope Sometimes referred to as legal envelopes, these are large, open side, double side seam outside, hex flap envelopes produced from heavy manila or brown kraft stock with heavy seal gum, used for mailing and storage of documents requiring security and confidentiality.

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Expansion Envelope Gusseted envelope to allow expansion for bulky items.

Open End An envelope with the flap on the shorter of the two dimensions.

Expansion Score An added score along the length of a seal flap to accommodate bulky contents

Open Panel A window envelope that does not have any window patch material.

First Class Green Diamond Border Open Side An envelope with the flap (FCGDB) Printed border identifying on the longer of the two dimensions. mail as first class. Open Side, Diagonal Seam (OSDS) First Class Mailer (FCM) Any type An open side envelope with diagonal or size of envelope with a preseams such as a commercial #10. printed diamond shaped border Open Side, Side Seam (OSSS) An around its perimeter. The words open side envelope with side seams “first class” are normally pre-printed such as an A5. on the face of the envelope but are Policy Envelope A #10 through #14 not required. commercial envelope with the flap on Flaps Extended Envelopes the shorter of the two dimensions. produced and packed with their Poly The most commonly used flaps open and extended. window patch material. Flush Cut An envelope with no seal Regular Any commercial envelope flap, leaving a straight opening at that does not have a window. the top of the envelope. Foil Lined Envelopes with the inside Remittance Envelope A booklet or side seam style envelope with a long of the flap and throat lined with a wallet type seal flap covering most decorative colored foil of the back of the envelope. Fold Any folded edge of an envelope. Seal Gum Any adhesive applied to Gum Any type of adhesive or the seal flap of the envelope in order glue used in the manufacturing to achieve a seal. of envelopes. Seal Flap The flap that folds down Gum Sling A term used to over the envelope’s opening in order describe a manufacturing problem to seal it. caused by back gum applicators splattering gum onto other surfaces Shoulder The top edge of the side flaps at the envelope opening. of the envelope resulting in consecutive envelopes tacking or sticking together. Gum Seepage A term used to describe excessive application of back gum resulting in a consecutive envelopes sticking together at the seam or the inside pocket of the envelope being stuck closed at the seam. Hitch-Hiker Envelope A dualpurposed envelope for use in both outbound and return response mailing.

Side Flaps The sides of the envelope folded to the inside and sealed along the back flap to form a pocket. Side Seam A seam that runs perpendicular to the envelope opening. Side Seam Inside The term applied to the side seam when it folds under the bottom flap. Side Seam OutsideThe term applied to the side seam when it folds over the bottom flap.

Special Any envelope that is not of Indicia Permit or markings on a mail a standard size, window position or piece showing that postage has paper grade. been paid by the sender. Square Flap Straight Grain Job Jacket Envelope A large CuttingCutting the blanks for an envelope in which all aspects of a envelope so the grain of the paper print job are kept for reference. runs parallel to the folds. Pantone® Matching System A widely adopted ink matching color system developed by the Pantone Company. Used to identify specific colors to be used on a print job.

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Substance WeightWeighing 500 sheets of any grade of paper in its standard basic size will determine its substance weight. In other words, 500 sheets of 17 x 22 24-pound bond will weigh 24 pounds. The standard basic size for writing papers is 17 x 22, text is 25 x 38, and cover is 20 x 26. Also known as basis weight. Tabbed A counting method for packaged envelopes whereby a paper tab is placed at specified quantities within the box or carton. Tacking The premature activation of the seal gum at the points where it is over the back seams of an envelope. Throat The place between the top fold and top of the back flap that forms the opening.

Thumb Cut A rounded opening cut through the back, front, or both sides of an envelope opening to facilitate the removal of its contents. Tinting Patterned printing on the inside of an envelope for added opacity and security. Tyvek速 A brand of synthetic paper made of flash-spun, high density polyethylene fibers. A registered trademark of Dupont, it is ultra-lightweight, tear-proof, and waterproof. Wallet Flap A rectangular seal flap with rounded corners. Also known as a bankers flap. Window An opening in the envelope with or without a translucent patch allowing the address to show through.

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Mohawk envelope packaging ENVELOPE

BOX

CARTON

10 monarch 9 6.75 A-style baronial booklet 5-7 square 7.5-9 square catalog special

500 500 500 500 250 250 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 250 250 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as requested

2500 2500 2500 5000 1000 2500 500 1000 500 500 as requested

Always store envelopes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store envelopes standing on edge in closed and sealed boxes.

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production Covers Mohawk Superfine, Smooth, Ultrawhite 100dtc/270 gsm. Printed four-color process, match blue, match yellow, with spot dull varnish. UV inks.

Strathmore Writing . . . . . . . . 30 Envelope resources. . . . . . . . 31 Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . 43 Mohawk packaging . . . . . . . . 48

Text Mohawk Superfine, Smooth, Ultrawhite 100t/148 gsm. Printed four-color process, match blue, with spot dull varnish. UV inks. Font Corporate S

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envelopes MOHAWK ENVELOPES

New from Mohawk Fine Papers Superfine Baronial and Square Envelopes Opaque Machine-Insertable Envelopes Mohawk Black Vellum Envelopes

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. 465 Saratoga Street Cohoes, New York 12047 1 800 the mill www.mohawkpaper.com May 2011