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Cardboard Envelopes

Packhelp supplies a range of cardboard envelopes designed to keep flat items protected during transit. These rigid mailers are ideal for documents, prints and certificates, providing a sturdy alternative to standard envelopes. Options include plain and custom-printed designs, all with low minimum order quantities.

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Cardboard envelopes provide robust protection for items that must remain flat and uncreased during shipping. Their rigid construction prevents bending and damage, making them a reliable choice for sending important documents, photographs, art prints, and certificates. All variants feature a simple peel-and-seal adhesive strip for quick and secure closure, streamlining the packing process. The range includes multiple sizes designed to fit standard paper dimensions and accommodate various flat products.

Types of cardboard envelopes

The collection includes two primary constructions: solid board and corrugated cardboard. Solid board mailers, like the Plain Cardboard Envelope, offer a stiff, slim profile ideal for letters and thin documents. For items requiring more substantial protection from impact, corrugated options provide an extra layer of cushioning. These mailers use fluted cardboard, which absorbs shocks and resists crushing. Unlike flexible padded envelopes that cushion against bumps, rigid envelopes focus entirely on preventing bending. This makes them the designated solution for shipping items where flatness is the top priority. Both types come in a variety of standard sizes to suit different courier and postal service requirements, ensuring a secure fit for contents.

Corrugated envelopes and board back envelopes

For enhanced structural integrity, both corrugated envelopes and board back envelopes deliver superior stiffness. Board back envelopes feature a strong greyboard backing with a paper front, excellent for items that need support but also a surface for clear labelling. Fully corrugated envelopes, such as the Plain Corrugated Envelope, enclose the product completely in protective fluted board.

Personalising rigid cardboard envelopes

Beyond plain stock, Packhelp provides options to personalise rigid envelopes with custom branding. You can print a full-colour design directly onto the surface of the mailer, turning a functional shipping item into a marketing tool. You can add this to products like the Custom Cardboard Envelope and also for the durable Custom Corrugated Envelope, allowing for consistent branding across different packaging types. The printing process accommodates detailed logos, text, and graphics. Businesses can order custom-printed cardboard envelopes in quantities that suit their needs, with low minimums available for all types.

FAQ

What can I use cardboard envelopes for?

Most often for safely shipping documents, but also as an alternative to a box for small, flat items - photos, certificates, prints, catalogues, CDs/DVDs, thin books or calendars. They protect the contents from bending.

What is the difference between a solid and a corrugated cardboard envelope?

A solid cardboard envelope is made of smooth, solid board - thin yet very rigid, ideal for documents and photos. A corrugated cardboard envelope is more resistant to bending and impact, so it works better for heavier items such as catalogues or books.

Are cardboard envelopes suitable for shipping books?

Yes, especially the corrugated version, which protects better against damage. For thin books a cardboard envelope is enough; for thicker or heavier titles a shipping box is a safer choice.

What document size fits in the envelope?

A C4 envelope measuring about 32.4 x 22.9 cm fits an A4 document, and a C5 measuring about 23 x 16 cm - an A5 document. More sizes are available; you will choose them on the product page.

Can cardboard envelopes be printed, including inside?

You can print the outer surface in full colour with your logo or graphic in the online editor. As standard we do not print inside a cardboard envelope - if you need this, contact us for an individual quote.