Finding plain square envelopes

[Anne-Sophie]

What is that size called in the U.S? My printer calls some envelopes DL European envelopes.

 

I saw on a site that the size DL is 110x220mm

 

What would be the closest size in the U.S?

Edited October 2, 2006 by Anne-Sophie

[WillAdams]

First off, they're not really square --- mailing square envelopes (in bulk) is a sure way to get hit w/ nasty mailing surcharges.

 

What you want is an A2 ``Announcement'' envelope, which is 4 and three-eighths by 5 and a quarter.

 

Nifty poster available here:

 

http://www.thepapermillstore.com/images/TPMSenvguide.pdf

 

w/ more information:

 

http://www.thepapermillstore.com/pages.php?pageid=202

 

William

[Ana]

Office Depot has "invitation envelopes" that are almost square, but take one regular stamp. Fits an 8.5x11 folded into fourths perfectly. Available in white or cream.

 

http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=...00904&An=browse

 

*edited for shameful spelling*

Edited October 2, 2006 by Ana

[Anne-Sophie]

Very Helpfull info from both of you

 

My problem is that I usually write a minimum of 5 pages if not 10 while snailing so I need a enveloppe that will hold that much paper.

 

I think the size of the envelopes used to hold Hallmark type cards would be ideal, the problem is I don't know their size and how to get them by themselves.

 

I am aware I will have to pay a mailing surcharge.

[Ana]

When I have a paper dilemma, I ALWAYS go to this store. They have EVERYTHING and are incredibly helpful.

 

http://paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/envelopes/index.html

 

Is that what you're looking for?

[WillAdams]

IME an A2 envelope will hold up to 4 sheets of 20--25 lb. letter paper folded in fourths.

 

That said, it's really easy to make an envelope of any sufficiently large sheet of paper --- just dismantle an envelope to see how --- while there are templates available, I usually just lay what's to be mailed over a sheet, cut out the corners, trim, fold, glue et voila! instant envelope!

 

William

[Anne-Sophie]

You are incredibly helpfull thanks! I remember now that I bought a plastic template for the very size envelope I want.

 

Thanks for triggering my memory.