A Complete Guide For Open End Envelopes & Its Use 

If you are entering into a mailing industry or you are a seasoned pro for both the categories, you would require the envelopes as a necessary part of your business. 

You might find a variety of envelopes and bother how it matters to choose the right mailpiece. 

Therefore, to your acknowledgement unless and until the envelope that carries your most confidential information or data is not reliable your business might be at stake. 

To choose the right envelope you shall consider – 

1. Size of the envelope
2. Types of envelope
3. Quality of envelope
4. Cost of the envelope

The most common type of an envelope that is used today is an open-end envelope or open-side envelope. 

Open-end envelopes

JBM open-end envelopes are the envelopes that have a shorter opening dimension and available in the short and large sizes. It allows you to insert the papers carefully and without any damage. 

Size options for open-end envelopes – 

1. 6 x 9 inches
2. 9 x 12 inches
3. 10 x 13 inches

These envelopes are used in different types of businesses for various purposes. The most common uses are policy companies, insurance companies, and more. 

Large open-end envelopes are more in demand compared to the shorter ones. The reason for the same is it gives minimum folds the paper that carries the essential information and your data reaches securely to the hands of recipients. 

Open-side envelopes

Open-side envelopes are the envelopes that have the opening on a longer dimension. These are most commonly referred to as business envelopes. It is available in big and small versions. Open side envelopes are used where a user demands the convenience in inserting the paper. 

Also, the open side envelope is compatible with most of the inserting equipment. 

Note: The use of open side envelope or JBM open end envelopes entirely depends on the usage. 

Size Option for open side envelopes:

1. 6 x 9 inches 
2. 6 x 9.6 inches
3. 8.5 x 11 inches
4. 9 x 12 inches (Most commonly called as booklet envelope)

If you want to send a mail insert to your client, 8.5 x 11 inches is the most suitable envelope for you. 

If you want to send anything that cannot be folded more than its half, then you should refer the envelope of larger size that can be either 6 x 9 or 6 x 9.5. It will also have a clearance space on all sides after the insertion of your half-folded paper. 

Now, if you want to mail a policy, property papers, invoices or something that carries essential information, then you should always make use of 9 x 12 open side booklet envelope. It is an ideal envelope for the situation where every bit of information on the piece of paper matters for the sender as well as receiver. 

FYI, 9×12 open side envelope is also widely used for money orders. 

Tips to select the right envelope as per your requirements

You should keep the following points in mind while selecting an envelope. 

1. If envelopes are in regular use for your business, then the first thing to consider is your budget. Make sure that you go for a bulk order or envelopes keeping in mind the cost of the product. 
2. Next thing to consider while making a purchase of an envelope is its size. The use of different types of envelopes is already discussed in detail above. Therefore, you can make the selection of the envelope accordingly. Make sure that you do not compromise on the size of the envelope; otherwise, it can lead to the damage of the information. 
3. Apart from that, you shall check the quality of an envelope. Some of the envelopes are translucent due to its manufacturing with a low-quality paper. It might not be acceptable to exchange confidential information in such an envelope. Therefore, you must check and consider the thickness as well as the transparency of an envelope before purchasing it. 
4. The most important factor for consideration while making the purchase of an ideal envelope is its structure. JBM open-end envelopes are different from the open side envelopes. Therefore, you must select the type of envelope that is the best fit for your purpose. 

You can also customise the envelopes based on its colour and include other required things like size, branding, logo, address, and more. 

Final Words

It is important that you select a valid envelope for your business because most of the time people do judge a book by its cover. 

Although it is not only about the looks of an envelope, the exchange of business data requires privacy. All your data can be at risk if you are not selective for an envelope for your business purposes.