- Size refers to the physical dimensions of the product.
- The proper size ensures that the contents of the envelope are properly supported.
- Creating a new die for the envelope machine can create custom sizes.
- The style of the envelope is determined by the combination of the flap and the seams.
- The flap is the portion of the envelope used to seal the contents for transfer. Different flaps offer different characteristics (i.e. machine insertable remittance) .
- Several standard seam names are used such as diagonal seam, side seam, center seam to correlate with the envelope style.